• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  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 [...] above the top of the canopy, but make sure the cards are far enough away from artificial lights. The lights have been known to melt the cards (if the lights [...] capture pests, and what the difference in efficacy is for both products. Should one be used over the other? Horiver Card and Roller Trap Rates In all cases where

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  - without the downsides of chemicals. The influence of the Spanish research department in Almería and Águilas, now extends beyond Spain. What started as [...] course of biological control in Spain. A passion for insects – and a new beginning in Almeria After studying biology in Granada with a focus on entomology, [...] shift in mentality in Almeria.” Scaling up: strawberries, citrus, and beyond From greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  In the past year, Koppert has greatly improved the Natutec Scout app. The new version was tested by RedStar — the Netherlands' largest producer of exclusive [...] he says, ‘I am more interested in seeing the trend. Is the level of whitefly infestation staying the same or is it going up or down? I want to see that at [...] 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 the same

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  on each 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 [...] farm covering over six hectares along Hoefslag road in the Dutch village of Pijnacker. Built in 2011, the farm has two sections. Hendriks grows high-wire (two [...] fewer chemicals,’ he explained. The biggest threat to his crop is thrips , especially during the darkest period of the year. ‘Nature basically shuts down

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  crops on the floor or in reused growing media. The pupae stage of thrips is a dormant phase designed to carry the population through winter or in other [...] treatments. As the pest is dormant and protected in the hard pupal casing it is extremely resistant to pesticide treatments. Vents - The other way that [...] s and vice versa. They can be found on the underside of leaves in the top of the crop canopy, and rarely in the flowers. Their color varies from beige

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

  June 10, 2024

  that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future,’ [...] location to start Operating from the largest vegetable and flower cultivation area in the Netherlands, the Westland offered the company a ready market – almost [...] exploration took him to research stations in the UK and eventually Switzerland where he found what he was looking for - the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  work and will provide a buffer in case the colonies get mildly damaged by shipping, as they will spend a few days repairing the hive before they start foraging [...] foraging throughout the day—especially during warm spells or in sun-exposed crops. 5. Elevated: Quads should always be elevated above the ground on a pallet [...] these steps are followed, the Quads strengths will be maximized, allowing the colonies to do their job properly and efficiently in the specific time needed

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are [...] energy from spider mite from the field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population in your crop. Proof of predation The Phytoseiulus persimilis turns [...] products for our growers. As the result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on

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

  April 16, 2025

  ahead of the game ’. The crisis that changed everything The turning point came during the 2006-2007 season. Supermarkets across Europe, especially in Germany [...] Our mission is to provide real, reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance [...] Back in the late 1990s, the idea of growing vegetables without chemicals in southern Spain seemed almost impossible. “ At that time, there was only one

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  August 5, 2025

  integrated crop protection Marjon is confident about the future of Limonica . “We have cracked the code. The rearing is good, the volumes are adjustable, and [...] accepts the best food. It is a diva. And that makes its production complex.” From unstable produce to robust upscaling The challenge was not only in the rearing [...] submitted a new project to R&D. Together with production, they reviewed the entire process, from the type and quantity of feed to the composition of the rearing