• Crop Protection

  benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, [...] t interval – Safe to apply up to harvest with no waiting period. Low resistance risk – Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies. Supports [...] chemical bans, growers can develop expertise to fine-tune their pest management practices. Growers will be ready to meet future challenges with confidence and

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  which means that strong efforts are used to prevent the bacterium from entering. When the occasional infection is found, strict measures are taken to eradicate [...] potatoes or other Solaneceaous crops can be planted for five years. On other fields on the same farm, no seed potatoes can be grown for one year after infection [...] and primary infection is mostly from infected propagation material. It spreads to other seedlings by touching the plants in greenhouse crops and by water

• Spidend

  Open the bottle and position it straight in the crop (on the slab or directly on the ground). Make sure the bottle does not fall so that the pupae are [...] not dispersed. Leave the cap next to the bottle so that the wasps can feed on the sugar water in the felt inside it. The wasps will emerge and scout for [...] Spidend depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first spider

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

  June 10, 2024

  We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our [...] very persistent when it came to the experiments in his cucumber crop and soon neighbour growers and others became curious about what he was doing in his [...] vegetables. This forced growers to look for safe solutions, and we were more than ready to help them.’ A perfect location to start Operating from the largest

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

  industrial compostable, meaning they can be responsibly disposed of along with crop waste. Additionally, the moisture-resistant hooks used to hang the sachets [...] mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops. In 2016, we introduced this groundbreaking product variant to our product [...] designed to withstand both low and high levels of humidity, making them ideal for use in environments where traditional paper sachets are prone to dry out

• European red mite

  but moves to upper leaf surfaces when the lower side becomes crowded. Contrary to the two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus urticae , it does not produce [...] ornamentals of the family Rosaceae grown in greenhouses. It originates from Europe (as can be seen from the common name, European red mite) but is now [...] development from egg to adult goes faster at higher temperatures and takes approximately two weeks at 21°C; therefore there can be many generations in one

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  changed the formulation, it works perfectly.’ It is important to apply it correctly, he says. ‘It’s a careful balancing act; you need to keep the spray solution [...] ‘Nothing can be allowed to go wrong during the propagation phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with [...] feltiae . Floricultura uses it to tackle fungus gnats ( sciarid flies ) and thrips pupae. ‘It is a good product that we apply to the crops using a Dosatron

• Do you think you have Cannabis Pests?

  June 27, 2024

  found, they will need to be identified to ensure proper corrective action and then it is best to remove all infested material. To identify the cannabis [...] root aphid infestation, and do not want it to spread or would like to ensure one does not develop, it is best to preventatively wrap “Reemay” on all plants [...] walk-throughs need to be counted and performed on a weekly basis. This is important for a few reasons: Horiver cards will allow you to observe what is flying around

• Corn rootworm

  susceptible to lodging, reducing its water and nutrient uptake capacity and leading to yield loss. When water supply is sufficient, the plants continue to grow [...] North America, where it is regarded as the main pest of maize. Nowadays it is present in many European countries, including Italy, where it is widespread in [...] population densities can develop, and consequently it is susceptible to serious damage. Adults may also be found on Poaceae, Asteraceae, Fabaceae and Cucurbitaceae

• Predatory mites

  What are predatory mites? Predatory mites are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various [...] well-known around the world. Our dedication and commitment to develop methods that enable growers to effectively introduce these solutions into their crops [...] Predatory mites have a remarkable ability to locate and prey upon specific pest species, minimizing damage to non-target organisms. Resilient pest management: