• Biological seed treatment

  stress, the development of the root system, and the productivity of the crop. Positive attributes of microbials depending on the organism. An overview: [...] increases the availability of plant nutrients in the root system and increases nutrient uptake; The enhanced root and shoot growth means that the early growth [...] nutritional value of the crop as well as production yields are boosted; Biological seed treatment reduces the use of agrochemicals which results in a lower exposure

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 19, 2022

  controls Pythium in cucumber Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal Unveiling [...] advantages of Trianum What is Biological Control? At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly The Spread of Whitefly Effective Control of Spider Mite [...] whitefly can survive in various locations and have a wide range of host plants: the insect targets vegetable and ornamental crops under glass in particular. The

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  controls Pythium in cucumber Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen [...] fighting off infections, it may reduce their resilience in the face of insect attacks. This means that plants affected by Fusarium become more susceptible [...] hold. It’s a sinister interaction. The advantages of Trianum The Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungus in Trianum has many positive characteristics that are

• Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

  eggs. Even in cooler temperatures, it continues to feed on many kinds of thrips as well as whiteflies and spider mites . In the presence of prey, Limonica’s [...] over time than other generalists. Now available in larger bottle counts. Substitute with Swirski-Mite in high temperatures. Talk to an IPM Expert Hybrid [...] whenever roots are disturbed or pests show up. Koppert offers a full line of beneficial microbes, biofungicides, and mycoinsecticides to support crops

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  something in their bag of tricks to defend against the fungal diseases mildew and Botrytis. A multipronged strategy provides the greatest chance of success [...] plant's resistance and provides a certain degree of resistance to the fungus. Powdery Mildew In fact, the method of combating mildew doesn't differ much from [...] Botrytis , known in horticulture as "gray mold", is a challenge for almost every grower. This fungus kills plant cells and lives from the content of the dead cells

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  April 9, 2019

  prey and sucks them dry. In this way, a mite attacks the young larvae of a variety of species of thrips and the eggs and larvae of whitefly. The predatory [...] A pack of Swirski Mite contains predatory mites of the species Amblyseius swirskii . These mites are no larger than a pinhead. They are mixed in with the [...] scatter them through the crop. Scattering is the best method of dispersal in the case of a rapidly spreading infestation. If the infestation builds up

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  April 11, 2019

  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, occasionally [...] thrips' strongest strategy is to hibernate in the soil or substrate, meaning they can strike very early in the spring. Quick response to early outbreaks [...] 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

• 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 [...] its use due partly to the CO2 emissions of this industry as well as the climate policies in place in many parts of the world,’ says Peter Maes, presenting

• Thrips

  she makes an opening in the plant tissue. The eggs are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. On the leaves of sweet pepper , for [...] Thysanoptera, a name that literally means ‘fringed wings’, and refers to the eyelash-like fringe of hairs along both edges of the thin wings. There are more [...] cause problems in agriculture and horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 mm), with the largest species found in the tropics. In temperate regions

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 19, 2021

  protection: the rise of predatory mites Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite Certainty in the quality of every sachet and [...] tends to appear in the same spots in the crop. In greenhouses, this is typically on plants close to the entrance or where it’s warm. Out in the field, you [...] Against All Types of Spider Mite Biocontrol for Spider Mites Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital The How and Why of IPM Knowledge is critical