• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  thrips , aphids , and spider mites . Thrips are tackled once at the start of cultivation using a combination of Mainspring® and an attractant; aphids are treated [...] the crop With their key customers placing extremely stringent requirements on crop protection , the company needs to resort to biological control methods [...] hopeful that the government will take a leading role in this; a valuation based on environmental impact would to me be a better place to start." New issues

• Spidend

  Wood wool and dried cucumber leaves. Application Make a hole in the lid and place the cup on the rock wool slab or directly on the soil Protect against direct [...] direct sunlight and water Leave the cup in place for at least two weeks Dosage The dosage of Spidend depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and [...] and deposit eggs next to the spider mites . Once emerged, the larvae feed on the spider mites. Visual effect Spider mites are consumed entirely, only skin

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

  June 5, 2019

  you have released enough. Check twenty leaves. If you see a few walking around on each leaf, you know you're on the right track. Supplementary Feeding [...] used to. When using chemical products, you immediately see fewer pests and damage, but IPM requires some patience. The same applies to the use of Swirski-Mite

• NECANN Boston 2026

  April 7, 2026

  is being held at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston on Friday and Saturday, April 24th and 25th. NECANN Boston is a unique gathering [...] NECANN. Koppert aims to reduce the use of chemical pesticides by focusing on key biological control agents to fight insect pests and fungi that threaten [...] haven’t utilized, such as Aphipar-M to combat the aggressive Phorodon cannabis aphid . This year they’ll be showing off a new product, BioSulfur-S, a biologically

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  biological control to use and when. In addition to damage by feeding on crops, whitefly can contaminate the leaves and fruits and transmit viruses. The tobacco [...] you can spot an attack early on. When you spot the first whitefly, quickly assess the extent of the spread. Are they present on one plant in a corner, or [...] you’ll be one nil up if your uninvited guest does show up. Keep your finger on the pulse when it comes to controlling. Look at how the infestation is developing

• Protect Young Plants Now with Bacilirid™ and Isarid™

  January 17, 2025

  well as organisms that cause powdery mildew and anthracnose. By colonizing on developing roots and shoots, Bacilirid™ suppresses disease organisms through [...] ornamental pests, including whitefly , thrips , fungus gnats, mealybugs and aphids . When spores contact a pest, they attach and begin to grow almost immediately

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  As bumblebees rely on sufficient daylight, artificial lighting can be used to ensure good pollination conditions. As bumblebee may face orientation problems [...] occurs (particularly 4 to 10 weeks before or after the shortest day, depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline in colonies could occur. In the e [...] aspects of pollination in indoor environments and provide valuable advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after introduction Can [...] limonicus preys on several other small organisms such as spider mites and tarsonemid mites. They can also feed on pollen and take fluids from leaves, which is [...] Amblydromalus limonicus lays 3.7 eggs per day on young eggs, 1.2 eggs per day on older eggs and 3.3-3.4 eggs per day on crawlers and nymphs. It consumes about

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  common pest that can cause significant damage to crops such as onion, radish, and cabbage. Bean seed fly damages crops by laying their eggs near plant bases [...] bases. Hatching larvae tunnel into the soil and feed on roots, stems, and hypocotyls, reducing water and nutrient uptake. This results in stunted growth [...] Capirel, is key to controlling bean seed fly infestations and minimizing crop damage. The beneficial nematodes proved to be effective, as the larvae disappeared

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

  May 15, 2025

  especially in ornamentals. Jeremy explores the hybrid approach for managing aphids , including the myriad of bio and chemical solutions available and the [...] makes an interesting point about the effectiveness of a good mycoinsecticide on thrips , whitefly , and fungus gnats. What was once a niche approach to greenhouse [...] equal pace, GrowerTalks implemented the Biosolutions Guide to shine a light on what they consider to be one of the most dynamic discussions within the h