• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling red spider mites in st [...] marketed as Spical — marking a milestone in expanding biocontrol beyond the greenhouse. In recent years, the team has introduced two more powerful allies: [...] mites now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  leading company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective [...] leafhoppers through the release and establishment of their main natural enemies in the crop. "The future of biological control in tropical crops such as [...] healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. Motivated by the losses caused by the two-spotted spider

• Harnessing the Power of Parasitic Wasps

  March 21, 2024

  placed in between the crop. This is because unlike the greenhouse whitefly , all stages of Bemisia are found all over the plant, not just in the heads. [...] deposit their eggs on the newest plant growth and develop sequentially down the plant as the crop matures, severely damaging the crop in numerous ways, including: [...] Choose the Right Parasite: En-Strip : Encarsia formosa wasps are typically the more effective parasite in cooler conditions (below 77°F (25°C)) and in lower

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

  July 16, 2024

  After the larval stage, dependent on thrips species, thrips will either pupate in the soil or on the leaf. Most common thrips species, like the Western [...] that targets the different thrips life stages is the most common issue in failed thrips control programs. Thrips are a widespread threat in most environments [...] pets, or flying in from outside. Once in the growing space, thrips immediately begin damaging plants by a combination of feeding (piercing the cells and sucking

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the plants in 14 cm pots [...] 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 [...] always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  forage on until the crop's blooms open. Getting bumblebees in early will ensure they have the full pollination window to do their work and will provide [...] 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 [...] Orchard, or Bog: 1. Delivery Timing: Bumblebees should be placed in the field just before the first flower cracks. There will be many alternative food sources

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

• Important message with regards to the upcoming holidays!

  November 26, 2020

  increase in the volume of packages being shipped during the holiday season, you may experience delays from November 1st to December 31st, 2020. In addition [...] Important message with regards to the upcoming holidays! Adjustment to Customer order deadlines: Monday, December 21st for delivery in week 53 (week of Dec. 28th [...] destination normally takes 2 or more days in transit, we highly recommend that you place your orders for arrival in week 51 (week of Dec. 14th) or week 1 (week

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  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 [...] Based on the fungus Trichoderma harzianum T-22, the product colonizes the plant’s root system and keeps pathogenic fungi away from the roots. He puts two [...] 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

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring they catch the morning sun. Make [...] inside or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate [...] Make sure the hive is in a sheltered environment. Sunlight exposure Position the hives on the side that receives the most sun during cold periods, maximizing