• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the [...] biological plant protection as a godsend. ‘It is going very well indeed. It would be unthinkable if we still had to keep using chemical products. After all [...] 14 cm pots went to the buyers in 17 cm pots. The company has focused on biological plant protection since it was founded. However, its highly automated

• Integrated Pest Management

  What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs [...] can also be an effective way to control pests without resorting to chemicals. Mass trapping techniques like Rollertraps or Horiver contribute to control [...] multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools to manage pests effectively. This approach is not just

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  clues as to what species a grower may be working with. Certain Thrips are complicated to properly identify so in situations like this samples can be sent to [...] growers to be vigilant regarding thrips control. The three largest challenges in thrips management are: (1) Ability to rapidly develop resistance to common [...] can vary. It takes the average Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) nine days to develop from egg to adult at 30°C, whereas it will take

• Tomato russet mite

  referred to as Vasates lycopersici, Vasates destructor and Phyllocoptes destructor in older publications) belongs to the family Eriophyidae. It does not produce [...] extremely small and difficult to observe. They are elongated (torpedo-shaped), soft and segmented. The body appears to be divided into two parts: the head [...] where they are grown. Other members of the plant family Solanaceae may be affected to a lesser extent. Damage symptoms Damage is caused by the mites sucking

• Flies

  Europe and the Americas where it is causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly [...] particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Fly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our fly control products in [...] organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae

• Trichoderma harzianum

  If the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P to keep a high number of change to maintain a solid barrier around [...] used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus is known for its ability to promote plant growth, enhance plant health [...] harzianum has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese and iron available for the plant to absorb. As a result, it provides a natural and

• Akanthomyces muscarius

  protected cultivation. Mycotal is safe and easy to use and can be applied using existing spraying equipment. It is compatible in the tank mix with a wide range [...] plant protection products, making it easy to integrate in your current spraying program. An added benefit is that it leaves no residue which helps growers [...] demanding supply chain requirements. Due to its specific mode of action, Mycotal is safe for beneficial insects, making it a powerful weapon in an integrated

• Diglyphus isaea

  Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures (<20°C/68°F) it might be better to use Minusa [...] leafminers during its development. The wasp’s feeding rate and efficacy can vary with the density of leafminer infestations, allowing it to adapt to changing pest [...] remains beside its host, punctures it and sucks it empty from the outside, as a result of which the leaf miner larva dies. A few days after being parasitized

• Black leg of seedlings

  General Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress [...] of seedlings Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate group of microorganisms and is therefore not a real fungus. It survives as oospores, resting [...] spores with flagellae, which enable the spores to move through water. The zoospores are chemically drawn to the growing roots of young plants and move towards

• Two-spotted spider mite

  leaves to dry up and fall off the plant. How to prevent spider mite Preventing spider mites in your crop involves several strategies. Firstly, it is important [...] Moreover, it is essential to monitor your crop regularly for signs of spider mites, so you can detect an infestation early and take action. This can be done [...] black spots, giving rise to the common name, “two-spotted spider mite”. The spots can vary in both form and size. The red eyes can be seen in all stages. Recognize