• Pepino mosaic virus

  What is Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV)? Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is one of the most economically significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production [...] cross-protection with a mild strain, such as V10 . What is V10? V10 is a mild strain of Pepino Mosaic Virus used in a controlled way to protect plants against [...] plants Reduced vigor in severe cases Irregular growth patterns Life cycle of Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) PepMV spreads quickly in tomato crops due to its

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  increase in pest pressure In ornamental crops that use Thripex-V ( Neoseiulus cucumeris in vermiculite) In greenhouse growing conditions where there is high [...] of money and a decrease in pest protection? We get a lot of questions asking: What formulation a customer should use? What is a predatory mite breeder [...] questions and point you in the correct direction in choosing which predatory mite formulation to use for your growing situation. What is a predatory mite breeder

• Pollination

  What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops [...] flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen [...] limited pollen production. What makes them stand out is their seamless compatibility with bumblebees, creating a dynamic synergy in pollination efforts.

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  it. Spidex Vital still has to prove itself in such dry conditions. I want to see what happens. However, it is a new product and Koppert may provide amended [...] changer in spider mite control As Koppert is able to control the production conditions even better now, this increases delivery security which is yet another [...] experiences in using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  makes sense to place pollen out in peppers is right at the beginning of the crop when there is a gap in flowering and there is no pollen (first 6 weeks). How [...] persist longer in the crop. This can provide a big advantage, both in terms of providing food to prevent starvation in low prey situations and in ensuring a [...] less thrips when Artemia is present. However, at the same time the predatory mite population is growing faster when Artemia is in the crop, so there will

• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  difference in efficacy is for both products. Should one be used over the other? Horiver Card and Roller Trap Rates In all cases where pest pressure is expected [...] sticky cards or roller traps instead. What is the difference in efficacy between Horiver sticky cards and roller traps? In the above paragraph, you will notice [...] and that it is easier to use roller traps in certain scenarios. Over the last 30 years working in Canadian grown crops, we have noticed there is a higher

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  infestation or if we need to shift strategy in any way. We have greater insight into what is happening in the crop and how natural enemies are developing [...] whitefly per square metre or a few thrips in your plant, there is little to be concerned about – and little sense in the software reporting these kinds of [...] you clear analyses. There is intensive remote contact with the Koppert consultant. We see exactly what the level of infestation is and how natural enemies

• Consumers

  your question in this list. Biological crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural [...] and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with safe food in sufficient [...] prey. Natural pollination What is natural pollination ? Vegetables such as tomatoes and sweet peppers are often propagated in greenhouses. By the time a

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• 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 [...] more accurately. Whitefly is now very accurately recognized. I now have more trust in the result.’ From Jan’s point of view, it is not even about the exact