• Replace Conventional Pesticides With Natural Alternatives

  April 18, 2024

  as an effective, clean and safe solution for growers. Since then, we have conducted countless studies and trials to understand and apply nematode behavior [...] are alive; they move and hunt their prey instinctively. They can be used above and below ground to protect against pests. And unlike chemical pesticides [...] greens, onions, carrots and beans, as well as crops like cannabis or tropical houseplants. And the carefully developed formula and packaging make the transition

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  innovative packaging and application technologies, and invested in facilities for mass production, resulting in an effective and viable solution. Those [...] quickly as possible to help prevent and limit crop damage and loss. To achieve this, we developed the most extensive and innovative predatory mite range on [...] dedicated to tracking new and existing pests, including their spread and evolving behaviour into new plants, crops, regions and climates. While it is impossible

• Bumblebee pollination

  bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing fruit and vegetable production, leading to better harvests and improved crop quality. Unlike other pollinators [...] better fruit set, increased fruit size, and better crop uniformity. Embracing bumblebee pollination as a sustainable and eco-friendly approach will not only [...] preservation of biodiversity and the overall health of ecosystems Why are bumblebees good pollinators? Bumblebees are very effective and efficient pollinators

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  pests by parasitizing and killing them, providing a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to [...] biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do Steinernema carpocapsae [...] s , which quickly multiply and cause septicemia, ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver

• Cut flowers

  more than a hundred species and thousands of different cultivars. Hydrangea, or Hydrangea , has its origins in Asia and North and South America. Some species [...] flower in all sorts of colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant that originates from Central and South America. It is a bulb plant [...] grown as cut flowers. This concerns various types. Origin, cultivation method and substrate differ greatly. Important types are: Rose: The rose belongs to the

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  Airobreez, we’ve accomplished that and more." Located in the Netherlands' Westland region, Labeau specializes in breeding and propagating young ornamental [...] efficiency, and labor savings in dispersing beneficial organisms – used for biological crop protection . "The device is lightweight, easy to handle, and quick [...] noted the improved reach and effectiveness: "With its gentle airflow, the Airobreez safely disperses natural enemies over crops, and with over 98% reaching

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

  June 11, 2024

  Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for [...] horticulture that specialized in greenhouse grown tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and a range of flowers. ‘We had a great location and hundreds of growers [...] Paul Koppert, former CEO and son of Jan Koppert recalls. ‘His journey of exploration took him to research stations in the UK and eventually Switzerland where

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  biology and living creatures all my life. As a child I would lie on the grass and watch ants and spiders at work. At one stage I even kept snakes and poison [...] pests and diseases all over the world.’ ‘We are often approached by universities and institutions that seek our collaboration on many fronts and see us [...] rearing mites and their mass production are constantly monitored and reviewed. ‘Sourcing consistently available and quality ingredients is crucial and a good

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• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  Canadian grown crops, such as greenhouse tomato, and outdoor crops, such as blueberries, cherry, and cranberry benefit from a specific type of pollination [...] pollinate a crop that requires buzz pollination, this could consequently cause a reduced amount of fruit from being set. The above and the labor intensive [...] tomato crops, like blowers and hand vibrators in the mid-20th century, was one of the main reasons scientists discovered that the bumblebee was one of the