• Swirski-Mite Plus

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Swirski-Mite Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Swirski Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

• Limonica

  before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least [...] or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Limonica depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] advise to take the necessary precautions. Precautionary measures Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product

• Swirski-Mite

  shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material [...] Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Swirski-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] advise to take the necessary precautions. Precautionary measures Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  structured, but the essence of the company—the accessibility, the shared commitment to sustainable growing—remains.” Predatory mites: the backbone of a [...] lettuce. Over the years, the family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and [...] mites throughout the entire crop cycle.” This shift has led to more resilient plants and a more sustainable growing process. The road to chemical-free h

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  looked to its Ulti-Mite solution for a swift response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for the application [...] ity to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent and limit crop damage and loss. To achieve this, we developed the most [...] crops, to adopt biocontrol methods,” explains Peter. “The Airobug system attaches to mono or pipe rails, automatically moving back and forth to release

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  break down over 3-4 days due to the pollen sitting on the leaf surface being exposed to sunlight. Pollen does not fully support the beneficial insect's nutrition; [...] need to be re-applied weekly or bi-weekly. The return on investment needs to be much higher for crops where additional application labor is used to apply [...] time the predatory mite population is growing faster when Artemia is in the crop, so there will be more predatory mites present to feed on the WFT population

• Rhyzobug

  Rhyzobug Brochure Application Apply Rhyzobug in the evening. Open the cap and tap the beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away [...] after release. Dosage The dosage of Rhyzobug depends on climate, crop and armoured scale density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended for you The journey of

• Pepino mosaic virus

  Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is one of the most economically significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production worldwide. Due to its rapid spread and impact [...] (PepMV) PepMV spreads quickly in tomato crops due to its simple, contact-based life cycle. Entry The virus enters plants through small wounds caused by [...] handling, pruning, or harvesting. Spread within the plant It multiplies and moves rapidly through the plant, often before symptoms are visible. Symptom

• Caterpillars

  belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal. The caterpillars [...] making them difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass [...] pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’