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

  May 7, 2024

  sachets LD sachets. In order to understand which sachet is the best choice for you it is important to first understand what is in a sachet and how they [...] mites into a crop over a 4 to 10-week time period, depending on the sachet type and climate. The one sachet we produce that does not do this is our Boost [...] of: bran a select type of bran yeast one or more types of bran mites the predator mite In this system, the yeast grows on the bran acting as a food source

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  pollination activity. A single visit by a bumblebee is typically sufficient for successful pollination. Fruit setting occurs once a flower has been adequately [...] more than three hives together. It is important to position the hives in such a way that the hive exits point in different directions, away from the crop [...] They are most active between 8 °C and 28 °C, with a gradual decrease in activity beyond 28 °C. It is important to provide suitable conditions for the

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  Wubben, Kees Hendriks runs a farm covering over six hectares along Hoefslag road in the Dutch village of Pijnacker. Built in 2011, the farm has two sections [...] mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to [...] it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety Skyson RZ, which has a lot of vigour and is suited to exposure levels

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  amounts of thrips airborne in search of a new home. Thrips Identification A formal thrips identification is a great first step in understanding what integrated [...] living in warm greenhouses. It is not believed to over-winter in colder climates. To identify these thrips, the main thing to look for in the adults is their [...] and Canada in 2021. They are feared for their pesticide resistance and their ability to develop rapidly in a crop. There is also a question of control, as

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  plant development. When your crop is healthy and the average 24-hour temperature is at least 15 ºC, you can ensure that there won't be any issues with the foraging [...] some key tips to ensure bumblebee colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring [...] ensuring they catch the morning sun. Make sure the hive is in a sheltered environment. Sunlight exposure Position the hives on the side that receives the most

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  This trend in level of infestation pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand graphs. ‘It's about that line. Is it going up? Down? Or is it staying [...] infestation is developing.’ At RedStar, Jan van Nieuwkerk is responsible for plant protection at the company's six locations in Voorne-Putten. In total, this [...] made more powerful This testing is ongoing at RedStar, but Jan now has a clear conclusion about the new version: it is a significant improvement. First

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967, our founder Jan Koppert reached a major breakthrough by being the first to [...] " says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when we launched our Swirski-Mite solution, a game-changer in crop protection [...] and invested in facilities for mass production, resulting in an effective and viable solution. Those breakthroughs in turn have served as a launch pad for

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  s showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years [...] by producers in the South of France, but also, more recently in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse with this bug, especially in the “zero residue” [...] product, Capsanem , is considered the ‘reference’ solution against Nesidiocoris tenuis in France; especially this year when the pressure is really high, with

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific [...] using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the [...] Embracing change Lukas Locher, a fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  as they will spend a few days repairing the hive before they start foraging for pollen. Note: 5-7 days prior to a flower’s opening is a good delivery window [...] open. Getting bumblebees in early will ensure they have the full pollination window to do their work and will provide a buffer in case the colonies get mildly [...] spread out as much as possible in a checkerboard style pattern around their 300–400-meter radius foraging patterns. In areas where bears are an issue,