• Citrus mealybug

  search for a new feeding place and are capable of moving a reasonable distance over the plant. The male nymph attaches itself to the plant, whereas the females [...] harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars

• Consumers

  farmers around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable [...] provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently asked questions. We hope you will find the answer to your [...] What is natural pollination ? Vegetables such as tomatoes and sweet peppers are often propagated in greenhouses. By the time a delicious little tomato

• Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly

  August 10, 2021

  Swirski-Mite LD Thanks to the combination of the doubled number of predatory mites emerging from the sachet AND the fact that the product is active for two weeks [...] Predatory Mites The same sachet size but with twice as many predatory mites : is it possible? Yes, with Swirski-Mite LD . A simple way to double the number of [...] Swirski-Mite LD is active for much longer than existing standard products: six weeks instead of four. That makes a big difference. While the number of sachets

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

  June 5, 2019

  quickly draw the conclusion that the treatment isn't effective. But don't panic: after a week, you'll likely see a clear reduction. Using a magnifying glass [...] leaf, you know 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 [...] 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

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  idaei) is a constant cause for concern, and in the cultivation of blackberries in greenhouses, the large blackberry aphid (Amphorophora rubi) is the main [...] more effective way of tackling the aphids. Reducing Aphid Levels Through Prevention The approach that has been developed is based on the preventative use [...] started out as a vegetable grower and made the switch to small fruit crops in the middle of the 1990s. In Schijndel in the Netherlands, he has a one-hectare

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  red light; a color that bumblebees cannot see. If there is little natural light, they are reliant on the grow lights in order to find their way around. That [...] That is not easy: finding the hive takes a lot of time and the bumblebees are almost literally in the dark. This means that they can spend less time on [...] that require a higher growing temperature. The difference between this and the 'standard' Natupol system is that there are more bumblebees in the hive, they

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  August 18, 2021

  oil is a finite natural resource and that there are already restraints on its use due partly to the CO2 emissions of this industry as well as the climate [...] parts of the world,’ says Peter Maes, presenting his view on the future at the headquarters of Koppert Biological Systems in Berkel en Rodenrijs, the Netherlands [...] ’ Technology is becoming cheaper On the other hand, research into the complex interactions between plants and their environment requires a great deal of

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  it in the shadow of the crop. Ensure that the underside of the hive is kept dry. Keep the hive entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering [...] released into the same crops. Position a bumblebee hive at least 100 metres away from a honeybee hive, out of the sight of the honeybees. This is necessary [...] For instance, position the hive on a crate or on a stack of stones. Flowering weeds may be visited by bumblebees in addition to the target crop. You should

• Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

  fully diluted, we add the mix into the tank. The sprayer is filled halfway and the bucket with the nematodes is injected into the preparation. And finally [...] In the dryer season we rely on irrigation.’ The French fruit grower has been using Capirel for 3 years. ‘The results are good. There is only a little damage [...] to reduce the pressure.’ Michel reports that the benefit of using Capirel nematodes is that it can also be used as a preventive treatment in the autumn to

• Trianum can hold its ground

  February 2, 2023

  that the Trichoderma fungi in Trianum are quite persistent. Especially once the fungal mycelium has 'conquered' the roots of a crop, there is little that [...] whether a combination of biological and chemical agents is a wise choice. Does the combination boost both agents, or does it inhibit one or the other? [...] products generally has little negative effect on the effectiveness of Trianum. Despite this, an approach free of chemicals should always be the starting point