• 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 [...] as maintaining long-term control. A well recorded example of early biological control is that of cottony-cushion scale which occurred in citrus plantations [...] wasp Encarsia formosa followed for the control of whitefly . Nowadays, a wide range of natural enemies is used against the major pests in greenhouse vegetables

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  feed off your new plant. This pouch is more commonly known as a sachet. Inside of each paper sachet is an army of 1,000 predatory mites mixed with bran [...] different chemicals. At the end of the day it is important to rid the plant of pests. Neoseiulus cucumeris is produced and packaged by Koppert Biological Systems [...] called Neoseiulus cucumeris . It is just one of many biological control solutions many growers use to limit the amount of chemical pesticide applications

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

  August 18, 2021

  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 [...] species of predatory mites can survive for quite a while without food, as long as several weeks. And some species of mites can even go into a sort of hibernation [...] unlimited supply of their favorite prey. In the case of predatory bugs used against whitefly , the difference can be as much as a factor of ten! To stimulate

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  know that you need to take action as quickly as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most effective method of control? The following tips [...] that of your 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 should I do what? Determine the strategy that you intend to follow and stick to it. Scout the crop thoroughly. Is the infestation localized

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  (FAO, 2023). While food is lost or wasted within every part of the chain, the harm inflicted by pests and diseases upon crops is a significant contributor [...] contributor to this crisis. The FAO estimates that up to 40 percent of global crop production is annually lost to pests, with plant diseases costing the global [...] mitigating the risk of losses due to inadequate pollination. Strengthening crop health: Our plant health products fortify the natural defenses of crops, rendering

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  health issue. It is certainly our goal, but most importantly, it is our source of motivation. Our mission statement holds true to what we firmly believe [...] sustainable health for humans and crops alike, it is necessary to think in terms of systems. Fortunately, this aim is increasingly endorsed by many supply chain [...] It is a great challenge to be able to provide all these people with healthy and safe food in the future. Natural resources are limited. The use of chemical

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  August 18, 2021

  differences between companies persist. What is clear, however, is that thrips always requires a well-considered plan of action for the entire season. Our consultants [...] growers only get thrips under control with the use of a lot of chemicals. Others rely entirely on the use of various natural enemies – particularly predatory [...] occidentalis damage on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near the top. Western flower thrips , in particular

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  roots. This is of great help to the crop, as the mycelium competes with harmful fungi for space and nutrients, giving them little to no chance of developing [...] resilient crop, which gives the plant extra support in times of stress. This ensures that the plant is well-prepared and ready to defend itself against biotic [...] soil-borne diseases. This fungus targets the roots of the crop and feels especially at home on the roots of young plants. After applying Trianum, the spores

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

  June 5, 2019

  pests and damage, but IPM requires some patience. The same applies to the use of Swirski-Mite , which contains the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii . The [...] you're on the right track. Supplementary Feeding for Predatory Mites If there is too little food for the predatory mite, it will starve. This sounds logical [...] such as roses and strawberries, growers can only tolerate a very low level of pests – too little for Amblyseius swirskii to eat its fill and produce enough

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  success of a strategy or application based on what we can see. But when it comes to biological crop protection , there is a great deal that is hidden from [...] after a long period of warm weather and their growth is reactivated much more effectively after a period of inactivity as a result of a heatwave. This d [...] roots of the plant and keep pathogens at bay. And that's not all: they also stimulate root growth and the absorption of nutrients. The impact of Trianum