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

  June 11, 2024

  he struck on the idea of a natural enemy for this pest,’ Paul Koppert, former CEO and son of Jan Koppert recalls. ‘His journey of exploration took him to [...] they decided to commercialize the first production of predatory mites for the biological control of spider mite,’ says Paul. ‘Koppert was the first to [...] – almost 10,000 hectares of horticulture that specialized in greenhouse grown tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and a range of flowers. ‘We had a great

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  is an oligophagous species (eating only specific kinds of food). Sadly, this food is the leaves of Box Wood ( Buxus spp. ) an evergreen shrub Canadians commonly [...] severe defoliation which can lead to the death of the tree. Sadly, in the past few years, it has left a trail of destruction through forests, parks, tree nurseries [...] established in Ontario, between Toronto and Windsor. However, in the summer of 2023 this moth was additionally confirmed in Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  responsible for movement of photosynthates (the resulting product of photosynthesis) in the form of simple sugars such as sucrose. This type of feeding directly [...] can use it selectively by spraying it at the tops of the tomato heads, taking most of the adults out of the equation. The parasitoids will be working lower [...] the realm of whiteflies unveiling the most effective beneficial organisms, as various crops and whitefly species require different strategies of approach

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

  May 7, 2024

  Breeding Sachets Work? Each breeding sachet consists of: bran a select type of bran yeast one or more types of bran mites the predator mite In this system, the [...] this cycle of life, the humidity must be high enough for the yeast to continue to grow on the bran. What is the difference between each type of sachet and [...] Ulti-Mite sachets are made out of a climate resistant material that protects the breeding system inside from the type of environmental conditions explained

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced [...] biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions [...] discovering the first larvae of the bean seed fly, Frank decided to use Capirel. Integrated pest management, including the use of beneficial nematodes like

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  introduction, eradication of this pest with current available tools is exceptionally difficult. Health Canada regulations restrict the use of commonly used aphid [...] intensive scouting should occur weekly. Check stems and undersides of leaves. Scan for all signs of honeydew and aphid exoskeletons (aphid shedding). Do not rely [...] for Prevention? Biocontrol is typically out of the question for preventing the Cannabis Aphid because of the return on investment. When strictly practicing

• trial results wireworm control

  reference Average of 4 fields in Italy Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial [...] nematodes Results in irrigated potato Wireworms damage in irrigated potato (% of potatoes with holes) 2023, Italy 80 20 60 15 Damage (%) Efficacy (%) [...] beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects. How does it work? After application, the nematodes

• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  Need? The contents of a 50mill package will treat 2,500sq. ft or 0.06 acres, depending on the level of infestation The contents of a 500mill package will [...] control? These creatures feed on the roots of grass, causing affected areas to feel soft, spongy, and brown. Signs of their presence include turf that can be [...] packets out of the box and allow them to acclimate to room temperature for 30 minutes. After the allotted time, mix the contents with 2 liters of water and

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  to establish, it is best not to apply Thripor from the end of September to the end of March of the following year (between wk 39 and wk 12). However, they [...] like cannabis, Thripor will have a harder time establishing because of the amount of trichomes that can be found on the cannabis plant. Leaf hair density [...] eggs they lay during a lifetime). Because of this, it is best to treat curatively without the expectation of establishment. Note: A curative treatment

• Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid

  May 24, 2024

  present. 5. Their cornicles are white 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 [...] One common mistake that often arises is the misidentification of aphid species. Correctly identifying aphids is critical when treating a crop with natural [...] aphid parasitoids due to their dependency on the aphid species. The majority of all aphid samples brought to us from indoor cannabis crops is either the Cannabis