• Spidex Vital Plus

  into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 100 and 250 sachets [...] 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 [...] mites Dosage The dosage of Spidex Vital Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Release should

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  information on how to eradicate thrips completely read here: Using Predator Mites, but still having Thrips issues? Difference Between Swirski and Thripex: Swirski [...] mite to deposit its eggs. In these situations, Thripex is a better choice as there is no value to Swirski’s higher level of reproduction, and Thripex has [...] responds quicker to increasing pest pressure by laying more eggs in the crop than Thripex. Some crops (primarily ornamentals ) are not conducive to predatory

• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  sound energy to agitate particles), which may be misleading, as the sound they make does not contribute to pollen extraction. It is important to note, only [...] incapable of vibrating flowers to release pollen. If honeybees are used singularly to pollinate a crop that requires buzz pollination, this could consequently [...] access to certain pollinators, specifically honeybees. Honeybees require four times more visits to transfer the same amount of pollen compared to a buz

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

  May 7, 2024

  us) Plus sachets are best used in: High humidity conditions (i.e Greenhouses) Where the sachet will NOT be exposed to overhead watering Each Plus sachet [...] sachets Plus sachets Boost sachets Mini sachets LD sachets. In order to understand which sachet is the best choice for you it is important to first understand [...] (4-10wks), leave through the exit hole to patrol your crops for pests. In order for the sachet to continue producing to sustain this cycle of life, the humidity

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

  June 11, 2024

  work here. We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – [...] vegetables. This forced growers to look for safe solutions, and we were more than ready to help them.’ A perfect location to start Operating from the largest [...] growers to serve on our doorstep. As our IPM programmes became more and more successful, we decided to make our biological solutions available to everyone

• Using Predatory Mites, but still having Thrips Issues? Close the Gap in your Thrips Control Program

  July 16, 2024

  plants, it is best to use a combination of Chrysoperla carnea ( Chrysopa ) to target the larger size larvae and green Horiver cards to trap adults. Echinothrips [...] their larva form and move onto the plants surface to begin feeding. At this stage it is best to use foliage-dwelling predatory mites like Amblyseius swirskii [...] Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predatory Mites ” article. This will help you choose which predatory mite is best to use in your growing situation. However

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate and adapt. That’s the only way to stay ahead .” This drive to innovate paid off [...] shift. Growers began to understand that working with nature could offer not just peace of mind, but also long-term success. “ Thanks to our predatory mites [...] with secure supply, superior quality, expert guidance and advice, and access to continuous innovation that keep growers ahead of the game ’. The crisis that

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  effective biological pest control , as the mites are able to reach the pests faster. Save time by using one of our blowing systems instead of hand application [...] natural enemies; no damage and proven low mortality due to the unique design 3 full-automatic blowers to distribute natural enemies Differences between air [...] distribution of this material up to a distance of 10-12 metres from the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug is a hand-held blower used for both full field distribution

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  was already using the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis and Sjaak himself has always used it. However, Sjaak recently made the switch to Spidex Vital [...] Netherlands, the predatory mite has always been a reliable beneficial. ‘I use it to combat spider mite in combination with Cucumeris, Feltiella, and Swirskii [...] have been released and they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. ‘I

• Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid

  May 24, 2024

  enemies, especially when using aphid parasitoids due to their dependency on the aphid species. The majority of all aphid samples brought to us from indoor cannabis [...] rufiabdominale ). Here are Six Ways to Properly Identify the Cannabis Aphid: 1. For ID purposes, it’s crucial to use wingless adults for identification [...] Colors will range from a cream color to pale yellow during a long photoperiod (long day length) and will change to a light green or brown during a shortened