• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

  May 16, 2023

  When applied to the target pest, the spores of the fungus Akanthomyces muscarius attach to the whiteflies and germinate, penetrating the insect's cuticle [...] and invading the body cavity. Once inside, the fungus releases enzymes that break down the insect's internal organs, leading to its death. The fungus then [...] that the new generation Mycotal gives a similar, or better, efficacy when compared to other chemical, or biological, plant protection products on the market

• 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 [...] tools for detecting and monitoring the presence of pests in a particular area of a crop. By placing the cards strategically you can: Identify the pest species [...] aphids , or thrips pupae, place the cards near the soil line for all crops. Expanding Our Range: What products/colors to use on what pest? We now offer a

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  January 1, 1970

  products. After all, chemicals put so much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite [...] 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

• 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 [...] characteristics. However, the choice between the two depends on the specific pest pressure and practicality of deployment in the given context. By incorporating

• 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 [...] longitudinal lines are often visible on the dorsal (top) side of the abdomen; however, these lines can be very difficult to see. 3. MOST IMPORTANT: There

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  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 [...] greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling red spider mites [...] studying biology in Granada with a focus on entomology, José moved to Almeria for family reasons. There, he encountered the region’s intense greenhouse agriculture

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  January 8, 2025

  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 [...] convenience, the Airobreez enhances biocontrol effectiveness by evenly distributing natural enemies across the crops, reducing time spent on pest management

• 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 [...] 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 [...] acts as a food source for the predator mite. After feeding on the bran mites, the predator mites then breed inside the sachet, and slowly overtime (4-10wks)

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

  October 21, 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 [...] Not long after, the product range was expanded with a rearing sachet, Swirski-Mite Plus . Then the Long Duration variant came on the market; due to a

• The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) and Shore Fly Control

  July 4, 2024

  is especially problematic in propagation areas where the moist soil provides a secure place for the larvae to mature without drying out and increases available [...] such as molds and fungi in the medium. Note: Larvae inhabit the top 2-3 inches of growing medium and can be found anywhere on the surface, sides, and bottom [...] head protruding into the algae layer to feed. Shore Fly eggs are laid singly on the surface of algae, and pupation occurs at the edge of algae mats. They