• Broad mite

  plants, especially peppers, but also aubergine, tomato and cucumber. Additionally, many ornamental crops such as azalea, begonia, gerbera and cyclamen are [...] ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ) can occur both on vegetable and ornamental crops. Damage symptoms The damage caused by the broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus

• Amblyseius andersoni

  climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. I [...] the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight. [...] the first pests are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  leaves, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblydromalus limonicus [...] for early-season crops or winter releases as well, ensuring early establishment and pest control when other mites struggle. In tomato, use of Amblydromalus [...] the leaves. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in the crop. Best conditions for use of Amblydromalus limonicus Amblydromalus limonicus

• Japanese beetle

  themselves. Feeding by grubs on roots of maize, beans, tomatoes, strawberries, nursery seedlings, or other crops reduces their vitality and yield and sometimes

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

  March 17, 2025

  various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and eventually to their current specialty: anthuriums. For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection [...] For Stolk Brothers, predatory mites form the foundation of their biological crop protection strategy. “We started with predatory mites and have since incorporated [...] maintaining a strong population of predatory mites throughout the entire crop cycle.” This shift has led to more resilient plants and a more sustainable

• Spider mites and other mites

  horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest in horticulture and agriculture, causing damage to crops and reducing yields. Some [...] Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf discoloration, reduced photosynthesis [...] detection and continuous control essential for maintaining healthy, productive crops. Biological control of spider mites and other mites uses a range of natural

• Horiver Sticky Cards: A Powerful Tool for Pest Management and Prevention

  May 27, 2024

  thrips from developing in your crop. Where should I place Horiver Cards in the crop? When using Horiver sticky cards in a crop setting, strategic placement [...] flower pests, position Horiver sticky cards within the crop canopy. In tall crops like cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers, position cards just above the top of [...] openings, corners, walls), transition areas (where different crops meet or where the crop transitions from one growth stage to another), problematic areas

• Thrips

  thrips Thrips are among the most challenging pests in greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding and virus transmission cause leaf deformation, silvering and [...] growers can achieve reliable, sustainable pest management while protecting crop quality and productivity. Solutions for thrips control Learn more about What [...] leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. At a later stage, the empty cells become desiccated and the adjacent cells

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  Beneficial nematodes in horticultural crops Which nematode controls which pest best? This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have [...] Protected Vegetables Pest Larva Adult Fungus gnats / Sciarids Bradysia spp. Tomato leafminer Tuta absoluta Entonem * Entonem Western flower thrips Frankliniella [...] biological control of many pests, keeping fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops free of pests while minimizing chemical residues. In optimal circumstances

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long [...] . He was very persistent when it came to the experiments in his cucumber crop and soon neighbour growers and others became curious about what he was doing [...] almost 10,000 hectares of horticulture that specialized in greenhouse grown tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and a range of flowers. ‘We had a great location