• Protected vegetables

  such as predatory mites and bees, to thrive. Pesticide resistance: Overreliance on chemical pesticides can lead to resistance of pests. IPM's diversified [...] natural approach to pest management. Instead of resorting to chemical solutions, biocontrol leverages the power of living organisms to control and mitigate [...] soft rot and more. Learn about these diseases so you can identify them and take early precautions. Go to disease overview Disease control in vegetable crops

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius [...] Swirski-Mite is so popular should not surprise you,’ says Tim Bossinga. The Product Manager has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually [...] extremely effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting

• Entofood

  of action As Macrolophus pygmaeus has to build up a population in the crop before pest is arriving Entofood can be used as alternative food in the first [...] Entofood can be distributed using a Mini-Airbug Dosage The dosage of Entofood depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the [...] Precautions Application of this product can cause sensitization or allergic reactions, we therefore advise to take the necessary precautions. Precautionary

• Spical

  cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after introduction Can also [...] between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Phytoseiulus persimilis and Feltiella [...] Precautions Application of this product can cause sensitization or allergic reactions, we therefore advise to take the necessary precautions. Precautionary

• Biofly

  on or close to the manure, the developing larvae will predate on the house fly larvae. They can also develop on manure only. In contrast to the house flies [...] necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended for you Parasitic wasps [...] chaff. Application Make use of the specially designed release station, which can be placed inside the stable, outside reach of the animals. Put the content

• FAQ Nematodes

  that the nematodes can overwinter. However, this is never to the extent that enough nematodes are available in spring to be able to have a sufficiently [...] cause harm to plants. However, entomopathogenic nematodes are 100% safe for plants, animals and humans. This is because only insects can be host to this group [...] It is therefore important to leave the soil moist for a few weeks after application of nematodes. Can I apply nematodes to each substrate/soil? No. In

• Sciarid flies

  minute (0.1 to 0.25 mm) and yellowish white in colour. They are laid on the ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length [...] damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella species are mainly found in commercial mushroom cultivation where they can cause [...] on them, although some species can also eat living plant material. The adults prefer humid habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and

• Open field pollination

  Bumblebees visit up to two times more flowers and transfer up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination [...] leading to increased yields. Adaptability to weather conditions Bumblebees exhibit an impressive adaptability to diverse weather conditions due to their [...] designed to empower growers like you with valuable insights and proven strategies to promote effective pollination. By following our recommendations, you can

• Leaf miners

  the leaf tissue which can lead to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as [...] according to the season, culture method and the susceptibility of the host plant. This susceptibility can also vary considerably from one cultivar to another [...] damage, lower crop quality and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect plant vitality and maintain

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  pheromones are to be replaced every 8 weeks, during the moths flying season. This tends to be between May and November, depending on where you are located [...] in their gardens. If left untouched it causes severe defoliation which can lead to the death of the tree. Sadly, in the past few years, it has left a trail [...] defoliate plants and leave skeleton like leaves with webbing that can cover the entire tree. They can even bore into the bark of more mature box plants. Box tree