• What is Thripex Plus?

  May 30, 2018

  Perhaps you received a hanging basket from a friend or a family member to brighten up your day. If you have in one way or another come across a potted plant you [...] Thripex Plus is nothing to be afraid of, unless you're a pest. Have you recently been to your local nursery looking for just the perfect flower or plant to [...] you may have noticed a small pouch hanging on the plant or on a stick in the soil. Don’t panic the pouch is harmless to you, your loved ones, and your

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  biocontrol is defined as "the use of a population of one organism to reduce the population of another organisms" (van Lenteren et al. 2017). It is based on [...] occur in cultivated crops where natural control is insufficient. Early biocontrol Biological control is a common practice in agriculture and, for centuries [...] enemy, as well as maintaining long-term control. A well recorded example of early biological control is that of cottony-cushion scale which occurred in

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  April 11, 2019

  Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis damage on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near the [...] such large differences between companies persist. What is clear, however, is that thrips always requires a well-considered plan of action for the entire season [...] the top. Western flower thrips , in particular, occasionally drives growers to despair. Thrips is a minute, slender insect, and there are various species

• Flowering potted plants

  Kalanchoe is a tropical, succulent flowering plant and a genus that consists of about 125 species belonging to the family of Crassulaceae . Hibiscus is well [...] and green leaves, especially around Christmas. Begonia is a perennial flowering plants and belongs to the family of Begoniaceae . The genus consists of 1 [...] Phalaenopsis is also known as the moth orchid. Its genus consists of some 60 species. The Phalaenopsis is an extremely popular flowering plant these days

• Western flower thrips

  western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips ( [...] growing tips and flower buds. When these tissues develop further, the leaves and flowers can appear grossly deformed. Severely infested flower buds may not [...] reducing aesthetic value by damaging flowers, e.g. in roses The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is the most important vector for both

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  soil-borne diseases in a targeted way but has also proven to be an effective plant growth promotor. As a result, Trianum promotes a stronger and more resilient [...] the crop. As a result, the roots and the parts of the plant above ground develop better, resulting in a stronger and more vital crop. And what better result [...] pests Botrytis problems often have company Ten facts about Fusarium Trianum is a crucial weapon in the fight against many different soil-borne fungal diseases

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

  April 24, 2019

  rapid disappearance of useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects or mites [...] banker plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better understand how to keep your standing army, standing, contact a local Koppert [...] food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural enemies really need their favorite pest to survive. When it is no longer present, they fly

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  crop, difficult. Compile a step-by-step plan in advance so that you know what action to take if you find whitefly in your crop. What are the options? When [...] to take action as quickly as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most effective method of control? The following tips will help you when [...] When should I do what? Determine the strategy that you intend to follow and stick to it. Scout the crop thoroughly. Is the infestation localized to one spot

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  Pest Management program three years ago. What started out as a product used for occasional applications is now their main insecticide resource: 'After [...] side effects app is very helpful when considering what to spray that won't be harmful to beneficial insects when we need to supplement a synthetic chemical [...] side effects app is very helpful when considering what to spray that won't be harmful to beneficial insects when we need to supplement a synthetic chemical

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the [...] part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. [...] challenging for Chula Brand, since we went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning