• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  represents a significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops. In 2016 [...] sachets function like a continuous engine, allowing predatory mites to reproduce within the sachet and gradually emerge over a period of 4-6 weeks. Moisture [...] Swirski Ulti-Mite . Since its market debut in 2006, this beneficial has been a resounding success and has become one of our most frequently produced beneficials

• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  prey on, and can reproduce on, a host of pests. They will prey on spider mites , but do not have a strong preference for them. This makes them a poor choice [...] spider mites are a devastating pest that can destroy your crop within a few weeks. Thankfully, there are many choices of predators on the market that can [...] mite species that thrive in various environments, including the underside of leaves, inside flowers, and in the soil (depending on the species). They are

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  provide a big advantage, both in terms of providing food to prevent starvation in low prey situations and in ensuring a more diverse food source in high prey [...] species of biocontrol prey on one another. Providing a supplemental food source can reduce levels of intraguild predation. Cautions to Consider in Supplementary [...] most slightly extending the life span of the predators at the expense of decrease feeding on pests. On these types of crops, beneficial insects are typically

• Unauthorized Sellers: A Notice to Our Loyal Customers

  May 7, 2024

  product, in a dark place at 14C. These exact two weeks will be shown on the batch code. For example, on each sachet and on the box the sachets come in you will [...] listed on the package will have a negative effect on quality and function. If needed sachets can be stored for 1-2 weeks from the week number noted on the [...] normally be a problem, however almost all of our products need to be used within 1-2 days after receipt from us. Storing any products for any length of time,

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  rest of her life. Growing up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions for his crops. He also devoted half of his [...] future holds many challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them are going to disappear over the [...] their crops sustainably. It’s a journey I’ve been on since 1998. Transforming perspectives on biocontrol In the early days of her career, Rianne often faced

• Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid

  May 24, 2024

  and almost 1/3 of their body length. 6. Do not rely on the color of the aphid. Colors will range from a cream color to pale yellow during a long photoperiod [...] tubercles) at the base of each antenna. These can be visible with a 10x hand lens and good lighting. 4. Bulbous (swollen) hairs on the horn like projections [...] often arises is the misidentification of aphid species. Correctly identifying aphids is critical when treating a crop with natural enemies, especially

• Consumers

  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 [...] professional growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently asked questions [...] traditional important pollinators of arable and horticultural crops. The bumblebee is a close relative of the honeybee. In 1987, it was established that bumblebees

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  thrips airborne in search of a new home. Thrips Identification A formal thrips identification is a great first step in understanding what integrated pest management [...] over 7000 species, coming in a small array of colors from white to yellow and black to brown. They also have a diverse range of ecosystem functions. Some [...] 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

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  decrease the possibility of a large infestation from developing. Remember, thrips pose a significant threat to a wide range of plant species throughout [...] pollen, and spores) with a long-proven track record as thrips predators in Canada. One of the most important things to keep in mind when using predatory [...] its eggs. In these situations, Thripex is a better choice as there is no value to Swirski’s higher level of reproduction, and Thripex has a lower cost

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  A. limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on T. parvispinus larvae Thrips remain a persistent challenge in protected horticulture. Emerging species [...] Why Limonica? Limonica ( Amblydromalus limonicus ) is a predatory mite that feeds on a wide range of pests, including thrips (both first and second instar [...] supplemental feeding. A. limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on S. dorsalis larvae Key advantages of Limonica Effective at a broad temperature range