• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  spraying it at the tops of the tomato heads, taking most of the adults out of the equation. The parasitoids will be working lower in the crop where the L3/L4 [...] to as the crawler stage and the fourth larval stage considered the pupal stage. Below are the differences between the Greenhouse Whitefly and the Bemisia [...] , it may also sting the mesophyll of the plant (the part of a leaf between the two thin surface layers), potentially damaging the fruits. It requires abundant

• Harnessing the Power of Parasitic Wasps

  March 21, 2024

  deposit their eggs on the newest plant growth and develop sequentially down the plant as the crop matures, severely damaging the crop in numerous ways [...] of action from the parasites. Host Feeding Strategy: Host feeding is important for the control of both the greenhouse whitefly and the tobacco whitefly [...] placed in between the crop. This is because unlike the greenhouse whitefly , all stages of Bemisia are found all over the plant, not just in the heads. For extra

• Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid

  May 24, 2024

  to their dependency on the aphid species. The majority of all aphid samples brought to us from indoor cannabis crops is either the Cannabis Aphid ( Phorodon [...] Phorodon cannabis ) or the Rice Root Aphid ( Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominale ). Here are Six Ways to Properly Identify the Cannabis Aphid: 1. For ID purposes [...] for proper ID. 2. Three longitudinal lines are often visible on the dorsal (top) side of the abdomen; however, these lines can be very difficult to see. 3

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs [...] yield healthier, higher-quality fruits while minimizing environmental impact. The future of sustainable agriculture Balbino's journey reflects a broader shift

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] During the initial few years, the anthurium company owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business [...] proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  beyond From greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling [...] mites now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research [...] increasingly effective defence against pests - without the downsides of chemicals. The influence of the Spanish research department in Almería and Águilas

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company has benefited from this advanced application device [...] across the greenhouse is exceptional, ensuring optimal distribution of the biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double duct system, the Airobreez [...] “The Airobreez has transformed our approach to biological crop protection ," says Tim from Labeau in the Netherlands. "Our greenhouse layout and equipment

• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  above the top of the canopy, but make sure the cards are far enough away from artificial lights. The lights have been known to melt the cards (if the lights [...] of the tomato plants in the path of the whiteflies, we intercept and capture them, thus preventing the migration and subsequent infestation in other parts [...] characteristics. However, the choice between the two depends on the specific pest pressure and practicality of deployment in the given context. By incorporating

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  January 14, 2025

  cornerstone of existence. "The colours, the flavours, the aromas—everything fills you." Whether it was plucking figs from trees by the river or savouring freshly [...] Koppert Spain, it is a way of life - a connection formed from the cradle. From early childhood in the dry farming lands of Albacete, surrounded by almond trees [...] freshly picked tomatoes from the summer vegetable garden, this lifestyle revolved around the rhythm of nature. It was family farming, free from chemicals

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  greenhouses and tunnels), and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further [...] It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new [...] no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success. ‘The fact that Swirski-Mite is so