• 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 [...] greenhouse, it is not easy for the employees to access the plants, for example to scout them. Infestations may therefore occur in the greenhouse that only become [...] 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 the plants in 14 cm

• 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, it’s [...] to use wingless adults for identification. Winged adults and nymphs don’t always display defining characteristics required for proper ID. 2. Three longitudinal

• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  maximum 30cm above the crop. For crops like cannabis and tropical houseplants, place the cards above the top of the canopy, but make sure the cards are far [...] minimizes the need for traditional chemical insecticides. For example, consider the case of thrips . A single thrips can lay hundreds of eggs over the course [...] 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

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling red spider mites [...] to Almeria for family reasons. There, he encountered the region’s intense greenhouse agriculture and a new world of crop pests. It was the perfect setting [...] few years, he and the team developed a reliable, proven protocol based on Amblyseius swirskii and Orius . It was a turning point. “For the first time, predatory

• 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

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

  May 27, 2024

  maximum 30cm above the crop. For crops like cannabis and tropical houseplants, place the cards above the top of the canopy, but make sure the cards are far [...] used for? Horiver sticky cards are excellent tools for detecting and monitoring the presence of pests in a particular area of a crop. By placing the cards [...] cards strategically you can: Identify the pest species Assess the severity of the infestation Monitor the population dynamics Monitor activity levels of pest

• Plus, Ulti-Mite or LD. Which Sachet is Best for You?

  May 7, 2024

  high enough for the yeast to continue to grow on the bran. What is the difference between each type of sachet and which one is the best choice for your crop [...] choose the best sachet formulation for your crop can put your harvest at risk. For example, choosing the wrong sachet for your environment can lead to [...] or more types of bran mites the predator mite In this system, the yeast grows on the bran acting as a food source for the bran mites, which in turn acts

• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  during the spring poses a challenge for the nematodes as the white grubs have grown over the winter (3rd instar), making it more difficult for the nematodes [...] bacteriophora ) for the white grubs and Capsanem ( Steinernema carpocapsae ) for the leatherjackets. These microscopic worms enter the pest and release [...] days. The offspring of the nematodes then feed on the deceased grubs. Application and Timing For control against white grubs, it is best to apply the Larvanem

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

  September 30, 2024

  once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users. After use [...] is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success. ‘The fact that Swirski-Mite [...] Ulti-Mite Amblyseius swirskii It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  April 16, 2025

  products. The combination of scientific research, cutting-edge technology, and deep respect for nature distinguishes Koppert in the global market. The legacy [...] been dedicated to ensuring the quality of the predatory mites that Koppert produces and imports. Her work involves verifying the quantity, activity, and [...] worldwide distribution, every step of the process is carried out with rigorous standards. Bertha highlights the importance of the cold chain during transportation