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

  June 5, 2019

  too little for Amblyseius swirskii to eat its fill and produce enough offspring. As such, you would always have to use new predatory mites . But there's [...] don't always need to use feeding mites, as the predatory mite can also survive in crops that produce pollen. This means they can be released even before [...] getting used to. When using chemical products, you immediately see fewer pests and damage, but IPM requires some patience. The same applies to the use of

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  somewhat less keen on it. Spidex Vital still has to prove itself in such dry conditions. I want to see what happens. However, it is a new product and Koppert [...] the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control starts sooner So far, Spidex Vital has done what Sjaak van Dijk expected of it. A week after the [...] pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory mite that immediately enters the crop to start searching. It makes the system more robust

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  that plants cannot fight back. Once a crop has to contend with a virus, it will be more susceptible to other diseases and pests. ‘Obese plants’ Furthermore [...] inflating its cells, weakening the plant and creating an 'obese plant.' The result will be a plant that is more attractive to pests like whitefly – it's not [...] whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly What is Biological Control? A pest like whitefly has a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  somewhat less keen on it. Spidex Vital still has to prove itself in such dry conditions. I want to see what happens. However, it is a new product and Koppert [...] was the reason for me to try the new product." Crop rotation is a critical time in cucumber farming. The populations need to be built up anew. Spidex Vital [...] Vital has done what Sjaak van Dijk expected of it. A week after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. "It was clear that

• What is Thripex Plus?

  May 30, 2018

  that a child or pet may encounter it. This encounter does not necessarily mean that there is danger but it is always best to avoid these encounters. A second [...] IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future The How and Why of IPM Thripex Plus is nothing to be afraid of, unless [...] pests. To conclude, Thripex Plus, that sachet you found in your new plant is not dangerous to you, your loved ones, or your pets. It is there to eat “bad

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  where you'll be able to see whether your strategy is effective. If it is, the affected areas won't grow in size. You'll still be able to see webs, but [...] appear under your magnifying glass, you can be sure everything will be alright. Regular checks It's good to check whether you can find traces of eggs. Spider [...] numbers able to grow so explosively, you'll definitely want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly

• Trianum can hold its ground

  February 2, 2023

  during, and after treatment to give the Trichoderma fungi a chance to develop fully. Side-effects database If you want to be 100% sure that a specific product [...] Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests The Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungus in Trianum is incredibly hardy. It can be used in combination with [...] mycelium growth. It is, therefore, important to check whether a combination of biological and chemical agents is a wise choice. Does the combination boost

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

  April 24, 2019

  favorite pest to survive. When it is no longer present, they fly or walk around in search of new food. If they don't find it, they will eventually die. Biological [...] Read more about how to maintain your standing army How-to-Use Videos Now Available Successful control significantly reduces pest infestation. However, [...] hibernation, but in most cases we've selected them not to do that. After all, they were ‘hired’ to work. Standing army The rapid disappearance of useful

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  where you’ll be able to see whether your strategy is effective or not. If it is, the affected areas won’t grow in size. You’ll still be able to see webs, [...] appear under your magnifying glass, you can be sure everything’s going to be alright. Regular checks It’s good to check whether you can find traces of eggs [...] numbers able to grow so explosively, you’ll definitely want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  or they are not effective enough to keep the balance. These organisms then become pests which need to be controlled to prevent damage. Native organisms [...] and the environment. It was in the late sixties that Dutch greenhouse vegetable growers began to realize this was not the way to continue and introduced [...] the use of natural enemies to control pests. Since greenhouse crops require repeated releases, natural enemies had to be produced on a large scale and