• Show Whitefly a Yellow Card

  July 16, 2018

  and high 90s in some places, pests like whitefly are thriving. That's why it's particularly important to show these pests a yellow card! Whitefly and many [...] greenhouses and the opportunity to find the right biological solution in good time. Timely intervention can prevent the need for chemical agents

• Natutec Scout Wins GreenTech Innovation Award 2019

  June 11, 2019

  Vroegop, Natutec’s Product Manager. ‘It’s a real breakthrough for both growers and our own consultants because it provides a digital platform for the [...] levels. This gives growers the opportunity to act in good time. The dashboard linked to the app is able to generate advice reports and holds the key to [...] Innovation Award at the international GreenTech fair in Amsterdam. Natutec Scout is an intuitive mobile application and dashboard designed by leading biological

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 18, 2022

  the pests mentioned above. However, it is always advisable to take measures at an early stage. This is because it takes a certain amount of time to build [...] quickly. One upside is that this can quite often be done with natural enemies. Whitefly The name is misleading as this species is not a fly but an insect [...] well naturally have a certain level of resilience to pests. Nevertheless, it is advisable to be prepared for the main threats. Thrips and spider mites are

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  Survive’ in December to highlight the importance of plant health and how it is linked to human health. Inspiring In this series, keynote speakers shine [...] altruistic, futuristic, and too good to be true. But there are plenty of farmers in the world with proof." John Kempf is a grower, an entrepreneur, speaker [...] the roof top of another world. The amount of living organisms below ground is considerably greater than that above ground. Together with climate, these

• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  hives shaded. A second method that is also known to help in keeping the hive cool is by digging a large enough hole for it to fit. Usually, these holes are [...] for the maximum number of pollination hours, and it positively influences the lifespan of a colony. It can make the difference between just enough pollination [...] ‘All that growers worldwide need to do is to take account of their local conditions and make sure the temperature is such that the bumblebees can concentrate

• Operation Mealybug

  Cryptobug , it thrives from a minimum temperature of 16°C and is at its most effective at temperatures between 25° - 28°C/77° - 82.4°F. Cryptobug-L is a powerful [...] mealybugs difficult to control with chemicals, particularly in dense crops where it is hard to reach them. They can therefore survive the chemical applications [...] they make short work of this troublesome pest, with minimum effort. Cryptobug is the best weapon on the market for the effective biological control of mealybugs

• Operation Mealybug

  August 10, 2021

  Cryptobug , it thrives from a minimum temperature of 16°C and is at its most effective at temperatures between 25° - 28°C/77° - 82.4°F. Cryptobug-L is a powerful [...] mealybugs difficult to control with chemicals, particularly in dense crops where it is hard to reach them. They can therefore survive the chemical applications [...] they make short work of this troublesome pest, with minimum effort. Cryptobug is the best weapon on the market for the effective biological control of mealybugs

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  Canada shows positive results. Advantages Chrysopa-E Due to its the attractive price, it is possible for growers to use many more beneficials and thus gain [...] pesticides, it has become necessary to offer affordable solutions such as Chrysopa-E. Both larval and egg phases available While the larval product is supplied [...] canister containing 100,000 eggs, so there is a huge gain in terms of transport volume and the supply chain is more sustainable. The existing Chrysopa product

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  just like before, prevention is better than cure. In addition to the measures mentioned above, applying sulfur is also a good idea. Keep in mind, however [...] conditions: on wet plants or when the humidity is very high. Wet wounds are also a favourite. Chemical intervention is unavoidable in the event of a serious attack [...] have dire consequences for production! It's essential to take action as soon as the first symptoms appear, otherwise it will be difficult to get the situation

• A Hybrid Approach to IPM by Jeremy Webber in GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025

  May 15, 2025

  Biosolutions Guide 2025 . In A Hybrid Approach to IPM he maintains that it’s not all or nothing, that bios are tools in the toolbox along with a slew [...] newer pesticides. Discussing them together rather than one versus the other is important because the two work well as a team when designed into a coordinated [...] ity. Jeremy also makes an interesting point about the effectiveness of a good mycoinsecticide on thrips , whitefly , and fungus gnats. What was once a