• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research [...] mites have an energetic start and are better capable of travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition [...] color. This takes 1-2 days. After introduction of “white” Spidex Vital it therefore is a clear proof of predation when red Spidex Vital is observed.

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

  May 15, 2025

  the toolbox along with a slew of newer pesticides. Discussing them together rather than one versus the other is important because the two work well as a [...] has now become mainstream. Biosolutions are top of mind for many greenhouse professionals, and some of the largest greenhouses in North America are adopting [...] production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. Jeremy’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  December 16, 2024

  the January edition of GrowerTalks. In Cold Chain Management Of Biologicals she discusses the critical time between the delivery of biologicals to the grower [...] different types of products are covered, as well as preparing for application and troubleshooting. It’s a highly informative treatment of a topic of great importance [...] the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts of the day regarding ornamental IPM. Her broad range of experience includes greenhouse

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  The Role of Technology in Biological Control The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes [...] Koppert's director of Corporate Marketing. The latest techniques and technology are growing in importance in response to Koppert's broaderfield of work. ‘If we [...] consumer, who has a romanticized notion of natural cultivation. ‘He or she thinks of the sun, the fresh air of the great outdoors, ladybirds, butterflies

• Environmental sustainability

  mitigation At the core of our sustainability initiative lies a commitment to environmental stewardship. Recognizing the interconnectedness of ecosystems, we [...] natural solutions, we mitigate the use of harmful chemicals and reduce pollution, thereby preserving the integrity of our ecosystems. Our efforts extend to [...] health of our planet for future generations. Biodiversity conservation Preserving biodiversity is paramount to the resilience and sustainability of agricultural

• Designed with growers in mind

  February 22, 2023

  high quality of our products. The beautiful photography and use of green as our main color bring our products to life. Even more importantly, our new product [...] with an integrated system of natural solutions. That's why we included several practical features to help simplify the daily use of our products. Supportive [...] colors A range of supportive colors makes each product easily recognizable. This can be helpful when sorting a delivery consisting of different products

• Greenhouse whitefly

  The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and [...] The consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies reduce the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important in ornamentals [...] General The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) is one of the major pests of vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses throughout the world

• Western flower thrips

  leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations [...] the most important vector for both tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV). Both viruses affect a wide range of plants [...] insect. The eggs of the western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  view some of the recent Resilience Food Stories below: Maize, a gift from gods In an interview Marin Jonsson (Mexico) explains the importance of maize, as [...] health of the environment.’ Xrarm and the tower of hope Xfarm a local social project in Puglia on more than 50 hectares, is a great example of social farming [...] pandemic, conflict in Ukraine and other parts of the world, accelerated climate change, and a rising cost of living. World Food Day is a day on which to

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  May 3, 2019

  Plus Amblyseius swirskii Swirski Ulti-Mite Amblyseius swirskii Other articles of interest Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control Swirski-Mite: First Aid for [...] Whitefly The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii can be used in a wide range of crops, such as fruiting vegetables, soft fruits , and ornamental plants . [...] will no longer hatch. More specifically, the humidity is particularly important in the zone where the insects live, which is directly around the leaf.