• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  Spidex Vital Plus works well on all life stages of the two-spotted spider mite but prefers to feed on younger stages. Tim Bossinga, Product Manager: 'By placing

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  Blueberries: both lowbush (wild) and highbush types are self-pollinating, but pollinators increase fruit weight, due to increased pollen deposit from bees [...] pollination between different cultivars. Cranberries are self-compatible but require pollinators to transfer the pollen from the anther to the stigma. [...] on the bloom density which can vary depending on age of crop and cultivar, but typically the rate is 1 QUAD per 1-2.5 acres. Bumblebees will not drift to

• Predatory mites

  population development, predatory mites not only reduce existing pest populations but also act as a deterrent to future infestations. The presence of beneficial [...] sachets present an optimal choice. These sachets contain the same components but come in an industrially compostable plastic packaging that offers superior [...] ly. Protonymphs and deutonymphs are similar to the adults in appearance, but smaller in size. Predatory mites are typically measuring only a millimeter

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  developing solutions. These solutions encompass of course our natural enemies, but also technologies and systems that can easily be adapted to specific species [...] to tackle them.” Local-to-local Koppert's global presence benefits growers but also presents sustainability challenges. By decentralizing its manufacturing [...] swiftly to local needs. This local-to-local approach is not only sustainable but also significantly improves our service.” Passion and commitment Every day

• Cannabis aphid

  Adult cannabis aphids are between 1.8–2.7 mm long. They are normally wingless but a winged form appears in late summer. Early in the season, the aphids are

• American serpentine leaf miner

  serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) originates from North America, but occurs also in Europe since about 1976. The American serpentine leaf miner

• Cabbage leafroller

  ornamental crops, such as roses, alstroemeria, azalea, cyclamen, and kalanchoë, but particularly gerbera. In chrysanthemum too, this species is an increasing

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  Anso-Mite ( Amblyseius andersoni ), and Limonica ( Amblydromalus limonicus ). But, how do you know which is the best thrips predatory mite for your situation [...] n on how to eradicate thrips completely read here: Using Predator Mites, but still having Thrips issues? Difference Between Swirski and Thripex: Swirski [...] a significant threat to a wide range of plant species throughout Canada, but their populations can be managed effectively using predatory mites. You just

• House fly

  temperatures (around 15°C). Adult flies have an average life span of 15–25 days, but can live up to two months in the right conditions.

• Tarnished plant bug

  variable in colour; generally they are brown with yellow, orange or red accents, but their colouring can range from pale yellow with few dark accents to almost