• 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 [...] the type of plant hairs needed for the predator mite to deposit its eggs. In these situations, Thripex is a better choice as there is no value to Swirski’s

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  patterns. In areas where bears are an issue, quads may need to be grouped to minimize electric fencing costs. Note: Try to keep a maximum of 4 Quads per [...] for 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 [...] Bumblebees can play a key role in strengthening pollination programs as they are highly adapted to Canadian weather conditions. Compared to honeybees, they

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water [...] two grams of Trianium-G on each mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response [...] Trianum, levels of Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  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 [...] 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 [...] returned in about 1-3 weeks. However, there are also great resources out there to attempt an in-house identification. For a full key on how to identify

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  didn’t know how they worked, how effective they were, or how to integrate them into my production system," recalls Fernando. It was thanks to Koppert's guidance [...] Growing up in the fields of San Quintín, Baja California, Fernando Rodríguez Borrego was immersed in the world of agriculture. His family, pioneers in strawberry [...] strawberry cultivation in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the d

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  Wolterinck BV in Beltrum, the Netherlands, is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies [...] least 30% of their leaf cover, Bacillus thuringiensis can also have a good combatting effect.’ Staunch advocate Wolterinck BV is a staunch advocate of Entonem [...] Nematodes are a better solution for urban areas.’ Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar egg casings begin to emerge. A second spraying

• The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) and Shore Fly Control

  July 4, 2024

  rejection. High populations of adult Shore Fly in a crop can create poor work conditions from staff breathing them in or getting them in their eyes. While Fungus [...] species of Shore Fly found in Canadian growing facilities is Scatella stagnalis. Shore Fly are one of the most resistance species of pests to insecticides [...] opportunity to establish in your garden. In theory they can be introduced via dormant pupae in coco or peat media but just as easily coming from a houseplant

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according to region [...] as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for [...] shelf life, but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] Municipality of Venray. ‘We use nematodes at locations in outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major benefit of Entonem [...] is that avenues running east to west are typically free of oak processionary caterpillar, while those running north to south still have some nests. It is

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience [...] experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection [...] 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