• Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite

  October 12, 2020

  Panonychus citri ) is not only a problem in citrus fruits but also in tree nursery crops, such as Skimmia. Spical is a perfect part of a biological control [...] spider mite ( Panonychus ulmi) is a pest in apple, pear, plum, cherry, rose, raspberry, and blackberry cultivation. There’s often a biological balance with naturally [...] Webber Discusses Limonica In GrowerTalks Magazine A life-long passion for predatory mites The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control Predatory

• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol [...] this is how Swirskii is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this [...] e: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell Whitefly – small pest, big problem Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences Trianum is a true all-rounder Want to

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

  June 5, 2019

  Webber Discusses Limonica In GrowerTalks Magazine A life-long passion for predatory mites The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control The Sw [...] predatory mite: a true all-rounder When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals [...] treatment isn't effective. But don't panic: after a week, you'll likely see a clear reduction. Using a magnifying glass, you can check whether the predatory

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  pepper it secretes a toxic substance, which leads to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant is pierced is unimportant. The [...] Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When reproduction is asexual, the young aphids [...] head, a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale to dark transverse bands. The body shape is similar to wingless females, but is 2.0-3.0 mm long. The

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  was captivated by insects - a passion sparked by his father, who loved filming bugs in their natural habitat. That fascination evolved into a lifelong dedication [...] It all started with a stick, a spider nest, and a curious boy exploring the Andalusian countryside. From a young age, Jose Eduardo Belda (Innovation Manager [...] first time, predatory mites offered a working, scalable solution for growers - and it triggered a real shift in mentality in Almeria.” Scaling up: strawberries

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 17, 2025

  respond by dropping their flowers. Mealybugs are pests for all seasons. In the South, where winters are warm, they are a year-long problem. In the North [...] they become a problem as soon as the weather starts to warm up in spring. To make matters worse, these pests have a waxy coating that’s like a suit of armor [...] some stray mealybugs wander in, Isarid ™ is the way to prevent them from becoming more of a problem. These spores lie in wait and are highly infectious

• Tobacco aphid

  matt, never glossy. Winged individuals have a brown-black head and thorax and a reddish abdomen. There is a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several [...] ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco [...] tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) is also encountered in a range of crops in greenhouses, such as sweet pepper, aubergine, chrysanthemum

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  be a fault in the power supply. There is no transmitter signal. The battery pack is empty. The PCB is broken. The receiver is broken. Red LED on transmitter [...] the transmitter to a pole along the aisle in a central area in the greenhouse. The transmitter has a range of approximately 100 metres in both directions [...] Position the transmitter in a dry spot in the shade (as a preventative action, pay attention to potential damp problems by avoiding points in the greenhouse where

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  stomata or directly by penetrating the cuticula. For germination free water is required. For most downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15 o C and [...] after a while new spore-bearing structures are protruding from the stomata. Because there are more stomata on the underside of the leaf, this is where [...] mildew Choose resistant cultivars Use a wide crop rotation with non-host crops Prevent a humid microclimate. Achieve this by lowering crop density, good aeration

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  January 16, 2025

  can occur. Capsanem is a nematode that attacks promptly and aggressively. "Isarid™, a fungus, attacks more slowly, lasting longer in the soil. Timing of [...] le hole damage in perennial and shrub foliage that ruins the retail value of high end crops. Beetles come in waves so as soon as just a few adults show [...] treatment options the key is to target beetles at the vulnerable larval phase, when there are high numbers of them down in the potting mixture. Capsanem and