• Pests and Pals Webinar: Watch the Recording Now!

  March 19, 2025

  pests like aphids and thrips The role of beneficial microbes in protecting crops against pathogens like Fusarium The benefits of proactive biocontrol strategies [...] pest control is revolutionizing the way growers manage pests and pathogens—naturally and sustainably. In collaboration with Farmer Bailey , we hosted an exclusive [...] g biological solutions into your pest management plan Missed the Live Webinar? Watch the Recording!

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  innovations The future of food In line with our aim of bringing a diverse range of stakeholders together, we welcome submissions from both the natural and social [...] and protect the environment. The call for papers comes in the wake of a unique conference that will take place at the World Forum in The Hague from 9 [...] also working with Springer Nature to publish a special conference edition of the CABI Agriculture & Bioscience open access journal , comprised of papers presented

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  article in the February 2026 issue of GrowerTalks. It’s an insightful take on the bio vs chemical pesticide dynamic. Titled Bios To The Rescue , the piece presents [...] Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. Jeremy’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles with both traditional [...] presents a handful of situations where you can use bios to clean up nightmare pest scenarios without having to dip into your chemical locker. In the article

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  data into the app, it seamlessly syncs with the computer," the Scout elaborates. "The data is then organized into graphs. This allows for the observation [...] utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature, wherein colors on the company's map indicate the severity of the pest pressure. This feature swiftly and clearly illuminates [...] only conduct a weekly count of all sticky traps but also engage everyone working in the greenhouse to remain alert for pests such as the Onion thrips (

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  October 3, 2018

  left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert is replacing the clay matrix (in which the nematodes [...] how it can help the growers' bottom line. As with many of Koppert's products the strength of the nematodes is that pests cannot build any resistance against [...] Hence, the development of the new gel fomulation for its nematode products, including Entonem . This formaulation increase the shelf life of these highly

• Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection

  April 13, 2018

  2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies [...] implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you [...] you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  within the sachet, ensuring a sustained and consistent release throughout the crop during 2 weeks. By applying the sachets at the first sign of spider [...] The fight against spider mites takes another step forward with the launch of Spidex Vital Go , developed by Koppert. Building on decades of expertise, [...] growers a new, accessible, and highly effective way to combat spider mites hotspots at the earliest stage. The solution offers a new level of control through

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  hotspots of spider mites, growers are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’ [...] make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory mites [...] needed most. The increased efficacy and prolonged effectiveness of Spidex Vital Plus provides you with more time to focus on other areas of work. The sachet

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 6, 2025

  Together with our trusted supplier Houweling, we’ve developed a more sustainable version of our 1L bottle that fits both the environmental goals and the practical [...] they will be made with recycled materials, while still delivering the same quality and durability our customers are accustomed to. The new bottles are fully [...] practical needs of growers. The new bottles are made from 50% post-consumer recycled plastic and 50% post-industrial recycled plastic. The material is still

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  defenses. Even if a crop manages to maintain its defenses, a Fusarium infection can still cause the plant to weaken, opening the door to parasites that [...] potatoes if there are also nematodes in the soil. The nematodes puncture the tubers, creating little wounds that allow the fungi to penetrate. In other crops [...] can cause a plant to become weak, but aggressive fungi such as Fusarium can also have a devastating impact on plant resilience. This opens up the door for