• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  specifically developed to build up defense lines to control spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory [...] are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’. Reasons to use Spidex Vital [...] that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory mites easily.

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  When the number of bite marks diminishes to only one or two per flower, it is advisable to introduce a new bumblebee hive. Temperature and humidity c [...] setting. Maintaining plant health To maximize pollination success, it is essential to prioritize the health of your tomato plants. Various factors, such [...] bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the hive in a visible location. This allows both the bumblebees and people to easily identify and access

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, [...] ies to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such [...] he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  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 went to the buyers in 17 cm pots. The company [...] nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse, it is not easy for the employees to access the plants, for example to scout them. Infestations may [...] mites continue to emerge from the insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  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 to Apply Supplementary [...] providing food to prevent starvation in low prey situations and in ensuring a more diverse food source in high prey situations which supports higher fecundity [...] 50% when pollen is present Pollen can create extra labor costs. When placing pollen in your crop, a specific pollen blower is needed to introduce this food

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  mites as a biological solution to the market, long before I started here. This is where it all began and where it is still happening now and in the future [...] Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the game by listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It means that a number of [...] do this 4 to 5 times a day. This means that they have a voracious appetite for pest insects in the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert pests

• Plus, Ulti-Mite or LD. Which Sachet is Best for You?

  May 7, 2024

  sachets LD sachets. In order to understand which sachet is the best choice for you it is important to first understand what is in a sachet and how they [...] mites into a crop over a 4 to 10-week time period, depending on the sachet type and climate. The one sachet we produce that does not do this is our Boost [...] (4-10wks), leave through the exit hole to patrol your crops for pests. In order for the sachet to continue producing to sustain this cycle of life, the humidity

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  grown in Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control [...] transport-related emissions. It has also brought the company closer to its customers. Peter: “In 2021, we opened a predatory mite plant in Howell, Michigan, near [...] than if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing

• 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 the [...] made more powerful This testing is ongoing at RedStar, but Jan now has a clear conclusion about the new version: it is a significant improvement. First [...] 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

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  ornamental plants, living in warm greenhouses. It is not believed to over-winter in colder climates. To identify these thrips, the main thing to look for [...] damage via vector of plant viruses. While it is difficult to reliably estimate how much this costs Canadian growers, it is at least likely in the hundreds of [...] amounts of thrips airborne in search of a new home. Thrips Identification A formal thrips identification is a great first step in understanding what integrated