• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  ensue; the host is eaten from the inside out. The bacteria start by liquefying the innards, and then the nematodes slurp up the contents. At the end all [...] fly into the greenhouse, you will need some extra help, which is where the nematodes come in. Doing this will help you to break the cycle when the level of [...] A combined approach to thrips In addition to the effect on the pests, you should also see the damage to the crop decrease. If treatment with nematodes is

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  Future Generations The world population will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years and will exceed the 9 billion mark by the year 2050. It is a [...] and diminishes the biodiversity. In our view, the present production systems are coming to an end. This is why we have to go back to the basic principles [...] provide all these people with healthy and safe food in the future. Natural resources are limited. The use of chemical crop protection products and artificial

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 1, 2023

  to ensure that the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mites can do their job optimally. Only then will you be guaranteed an optimum result. Do's If you can, [...] preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to two days. Use the swirskii predatory [...] predatory mites at the right time when the population size is still low. In principle, predatory mites work preventatively. Monitor the infestation level using

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 19, 2021

  length, shape of the antenna, hairs on the head and thorax, pattern on the head and thorax, fringe and hair on the forewings, and pattern on the forewings. Get [...] many tiny, slender insects that look like thrips . More difficult, however, is determining the exact identity of the intruder. Because specific knowledge [...] americanus is the easiest to identify: these thrips have black and orange stripes on the abdomen. Remember that Thrips setosus looks very much like americanus

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  requires some patience. The same applies to the use of Swirski-Mite , which contains the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii . The predatory mites in Swirski-Mite [...] are the fresh eggs and the youngest larvae; for thrips , the first and second larval stages. This means that you may still notice adult pests in the beginning [...] even when the natural enemies are working hard to contain the problem. So you may still see the adult whitefly happily flying around during the first days

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  deposited on the plant by the butterfly or moth. Caterpillars can be recognized not only by their appearance but also by the damage they cause or the plant they [...] legs (prolegs). The prolegs have small hooks that the caterpillar uses to hold onto the plant. Not sure which caterpillar you found? Visit the website or a [...] all types of species and sizes. Some stand out from the foliage, but most are the same color as the plant from which they live. They’re also masters of

• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  inside the plant, the tobacco whitefly spreads out over the plant in its entirety. The females lay their eggs on the underside of the leaves, just the same [...] insect. The greenhouse whitefly tends to spread over the plant vertically, considering that the larvae can only move in the first stage. The adult insects [...] By contrast, the life of the greenhouse whitefly is relatively short in very high temperatures. Spread over the plant In contrast to the greenhouse whitefly

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  favorite prey. In the case of predatory bugs used against whitefly , the difference can be as much as a factor of ten! To stimulate the development of predatory [...] is essential, as the population would otherwise decline over time. The use of banker plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better [...] reduces pest infestation. However, this also means the natural enemies are left without food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 11, 2025

  seasons. In the South, where winters are warm, they are a year-long problem. In the North, where winters are cold, they become a problem as soon as the weather [...] chasing mealybugs into the nooks and crannies of dense crops. If, down the road, some stray mealybugs wander in, Isarid ™ is the way to prevent them from [...] that’s like a suit of armor protecting them from many pesticides. In dense crops they can easily survive chemical sprays by hiding underneath the thick

• Premium quality around the world

  March 17, 2023

  customers with the best possible solutions. It's a commitment that goes beyond product quality. After all, no matter where in the world the products are [...] alive and kicking is not exactly the easiest task in the world. That task becomes even more complex if a product in the Netherlands needs to arrive in, [...] ly tailored to the needs of every individual beneficial, bumblebee, or microbial product.' In the best possible condition Stacking the boxes on pallets