• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  giving your beneficial insects time to Click here to learn more about Mycotal Biocontrol is our nature build up a standing army before new pests enter [...] inactive, they will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable. This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage [...] stage. Therefore, it is crucial to eliminate pests in wintertime, when pest pressure is still low. In this way you start the new season in a clean way, giving

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  populations are low to moderate (before significant damage is caused to your plants), or curatively in high thrips situations when you need to maximize thrips [...] common thrips species. Over time, it has become more popular, as it provides an effective, environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Orius [...] exposed to short days (less than 14 hours) and cool temperatures. In Canada, in an unlit greenhouse, when using it preventatively and wanting them to establish

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent [...] are now closer than ever to customers in the Niagara region, enabling us to respond more swiftly to local needs. This local-to-local approach is not only [...] forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species,” explains

• Mycotal Brochure

  of the product, spores reach the insect and start to germinate External sporulation may spread to other pests Growing hyphal threads of the fungus [...] Shriveled insect after Mycotal application 7 tips to reach the optimal results with Mycotal 35 30 1. Store the product refrigerated between 2 and 6°C [...] 2 1 0 5 10 15 20 Temperture (°C) 25 30 Mycotal can be used in a wide range of conditions, one of its unique properties is its ability to grow

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  are unable to see, since they can squeeze into small crevices pesticide sprays are unable to reach. Sprays also need to be applied multiple times for proper [...] resistance to multiple spray applications, so the sprays eventually become ineffective. Changing to biocontrol is a more natural and safe way to remove unwanted [...] leaf or flower. This is key to understand as the later stages of the thrips life cycle (older instars and adults) need to be controlled by other means

• Replace Conventional Pesticides With Natural Alternatives

  April 18, 2024

  potential of beneficial nematodes to support the transition to sustainable agriculture is enormous. And because of our dedication to research, the opportunities [...] alternatives will only continue to grow. Our focus on continuous improvement has already led to today’s biodegradable, easy to use, and affordable spray solution [...] then, we have conducted countless studies and trials to understand and apply nematode behavior to crop protection . That means for over 50 years, we have

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  temperature to affect pollination takes at least one to two weeks. Similarly, it takes two weeks of cold weather for pollination to return to normal. 2 [...] have the potential to reduce pollination services significantly. Such responses to heat may be important for flower visitation. The time taken for thermo [...] the hive by 2 to 15° C, which can cause damage to the hive. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended humidity range is 60-75%. Due to better air movement

• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  access to certain pollinators, specifically honeybees. Honeybees require four times more visits to transfer the same amount of pollen compared to a buz [...] sound energy to agitate particles), which may be misleading, as the sound they make does not contribute to pollen extraction. It is important to note, only [...] transfer on each visit, both from the anther to the stigma in self-pollinating species, and from flower to flower in plants requiring cross-pollination

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  together to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional pesticides, to manage pests that are extremely difficult to control [...] the nematode solution depends largely on a number of factors; temperature, time of application, larval stage of pest, humidity, application equipment etc [...] Each of the entomopathogenic nematodes bred by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects and Koppert produces specific strains of Steinernema

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  article was developed to answer all these questions and point you in the correct direction in choosing which predatory mite formulation to use for your growing [...] they last? Predatory mite breeder sachets are designed to maintain a high internal relative humidity to keep the bran moist so that the breeding system continues [...] reproduction due to the higher humidity levels inside the sachet. When are bottle applications used? Bottle applications are typically only used: To provide an