• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  customer should use? What is a predatory mite breeder sachet? How do they work? How long do they last? This article was developed to answer all these questions [...] and a carrier, such as bran (food source for the feeder mite). How do they work and how long do they last? Predatory mite breeder sachets are designed to [...] comparing sachets to bottle applications because in low humidity climates (common with house plants or cannabis), eggs of predatory mites have difficulty hatching

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a [...] farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop [...] thrive, reducing the need for traditional chemical methods. "In collaboration with Koppert, I see opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical

• May beetle

  species. Just like the adults, the Phyllophaga larvae or grubs look similar, with their key features being a whitish, milky-coloured body and reddish-brown [...] their final abdominal segment is needed, although this is not a method which works for all species. They can best be identified based on examination of the [...] very long lifecycle, lasting between one and three years. This cycle starts with the deposition of eggs in the ground, close to plant roots. The larvae eat

• Atheta

  25°C/77°F. Works at a temperature range of 12-35 °C (53-95 °F). Suitable for mixed peat, cocos peat, rock wool and other growing media with moisture level [...] level of 50-80% RH. Combined use Can be used in combination with other thrip biocontrol agents as Thripor or Swirski. Handling Biological beneficials have

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

  recently produced a newly optimized Mycotal product with an improved quality and shelf life. With the introduction of this new generation Mycotal, we ensure [...] Control whitefly with entomopathogenic fungi Whitefly is a common pest that can cause significant damage to crops and plants. An effective method for [...] foundin greenhouse cucumber, pepper, and ornamental plants. How Mycotal works When applied to the target pest, the spores of the fungus Akanthomyces muscarius

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  The time of endless Excel sheets with rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched [...] only conduct a weekly count of all sticky traps but also engage everyone working in the greenhouse to remain alert for pests such as the Onion thrips ( Thrips [...] Volgering. "Upon inputting all the data into the app, it seamlessly syncs with the computer," the Scout elaborates. "The data is then organized into graphs

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  increasingly become a powerful part of IPM solutions together with other beneficial organisms; working together to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace [...] Entomopathogenic nematodes measure much less than a millimeter, so cannot be seen with the naked eye. As small as they are, they play an important role in the [...] beetles, caterpillars, the larvae of sciarid flies and many others. How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey. Once they

• Capsanem

  tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with a recirculation pump) Fill the spray tank with the required [...] required amount of water If tank mixing with a compatible product, add Capsanem at the end to a fully filled tank Apply directly after preparation of spray solution [...] applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To avoid blockage, all

• Consumers

  this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with safe food in sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. [...] exclusively to professional growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently [...] sustainable production of plants and crops. Even though they cannot be seen with the naked eye, these products – which can be used above ground and underground

• Trichoderma harzianum

  colonizes the root systems and surrounding soil of plants, where it competes with harmful pathogens for resources, thereby reducing their populations. Additionally [...] granules ( Trianum-P ) and micro granules ( Trianum-G ). Control plant diseases with Trichoderma harzianum The beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum T-22 protects [...] rot ( Sclerotinia spp.) Microdochium spp. How does Trichoderma harzianum work? Trichoderma harzianum T-22 controls plant diseases through various mechanisms