• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  them to 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 [...] will help make sure the colonies stay warmer, which increases the daily pollination window. If all these steps are followed, the Quads strengths will be [...] be maximized, allowing the colonies to do their job properly and efficiently in the specific time needed. Have Questions? Email Us Here! Order QUADs Here

• Crop Protection

  protection products do not require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment. [...] residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing consumer concerns about chemical exposure [...] negative impacts on the environment and non-target organisms, biological crop protection is both eco-friendly and sustainable, ensuring the health of crops

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  feeder mite (for the predatory mite to feed on), and a carrier, such as bran (food source for the feeder mite). How do they work and how long do they last? Predatory [...] breeder sachet? How do they work? How long do they last? This article was developed to answer all these questions and point you in the correct direction [...] internal relative humidity to keep the bran moist so that the breeding system continues cycling for 3-8 weeks depending on the type of sachet. Why is this important

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

  December 10, 2024

  vital role during the introduction and rollout.’ Making biocontrol the norm In the Netherlands, the use of biocontrol has become the norm when it comes [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis Preparing for the future ‘The future holds many challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact [...] strategies in horticulture. We have the most experienced consultants in the industry with years of practice in the field. We know our natural products

• Thrips

  hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the leaf. The larvae are smaller than the adults and lack wings. Depending on the species [...] cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] pupate on the plant or in the ground. The pre-pupal and pupal instars are recognizable by their developing wing buds. Compared with the pre-pupa, the pupa has

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  explain the added value of the new product to the market in very clear terms. Just like its predecessor more than fifty years ago, Spidex Vital has the full [...] spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits.’ [...] using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker, the Netherlands

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  avoid importing clones (if possible), and do not import more than you can inspect. After the first screening, do a preventative dip treatment with insecticidal [...] coveralls when entering the growing space Should I Use Biocontrol for Prevention? Biocontrol is typically out of the question for preventing the Cannabis Aphid [...] strategies are the best way to prevent the Cannabis Aphid from entering your facility. If strictly practiced, you will be able to avoid the introduction

• Replace Conventional Pesticides With Natural Alternatives

  April 18, 2024

  consumers alike. Nematodes do not leave any harmful residue on crops, which make them safe for the growers who handle them and the people who consume them [...] and beans, as well as crops like cannabis or tropical houseplants. And the carefully developed formula and packaging make the transition from chemical to [...] development. The result is an innovative nematode spray solution, which acts as an effective alternative to its chemical counterparts and addresses the push towards

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  s roots on the stem. The vascular stem tissue is coloured brown and when the stem is cut, bacterial slime oozes from the wound. This is the way to distinguish [...] signs of wilting during the day which may disappear in the early stages of infection. Under conditions favourable for the bacteria, the whole plant will wilt [...] and tools Control root rot nematodes as the wounds they make on roots help the bacteria to infect the crop Do not use cut potatoes for propagation, since

• Larvanem

  ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] carrier. Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing [...] 15-20°C/59-68°F Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except