• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent [...] are now closer than ever to customers in the Niagara region, enabling us to respond more swiftly to local needs. This local-to-local approach is not only [...] crops, to adopt biocontrol methods,” explains Peter. “The Airobug system attaches to mono or pipe rails, automatically moving back and forth to release

• Biosolutions for Cannabis

  nuances can be lost via email or phone, and a face-to-face conversation is the best way to listen to a grower’s concerns. Managing pests isn’t only about [...] cultivation. This allows us to know what pest pressures are currently problematic in any specific region. It also helps to guide recommendations more [...] (and doesn’t want) in the product. Lane Holland, right at home under the glow of HPS lights, works with a partner in the Midwest. It’s the best type of visit—no

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  Beltrum, the Netherlands, is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies. Co-owner and general [...] Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar egg casings begin to emerge. A second spraying may be needed, either of nematodes or of nematodes [...] -based products. ‘That is effective around ten days in and if the trees have at least 30% of their leaf cover, Bacillus thuringiensis can also have a good

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management [...] carpocapsae nematodes work? Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes control pests through a process called parasitism. When applied to the soil or sprayed onto [...] opening should be at least 0.5 mm (500 microns – 35 mesh) - preferably high flow rate cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes

• Jeremy Webber Discusses Limonica In GrowerTalks Magazine

  January 30, 2025

  cooler weather, its mean attitude toward other bugs , and its capacity to breed faster to keep up with fast-breeding prey. He also explores how Limonica fits [...] Jeremy works with experienced teams in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern (IPM) strategies to share. His [...] voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for biological

• Capirel

  few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid d [...] applied at a rate of 1.5 billion nematodes per hectare (0.6 billion/acre). For orchard pests use 1,000 to 1,500 litres of water per hectare (100 to 160 g [...] from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing at least 2 litres of water per

• Natutec Airbug

  Blowing device and extendable stick Belt with holder to carry handle Extension handle to adjust working height Batteries (12V) with charger Belt bag for the [...] material Walk at constant speed Hold blower at a 90-degree angle to ensure optimal crop coverage Storage conditions Store the Airbug and accessories in a [...] holes to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the material to be released

• Acadian label

  In-furrow or banded at planting, or with row starter 10 TO 16 OUNCES PER ACRE Soil or foliar application at the pretassel stage. HOPS 10 TO 16 OUNCES PER ACRE [...] Soil applied before, at, or near planting 10 TO 16 OUNCES PER ACRE Foliar or soil applications at tiller initiation and again at panicle emergence SOYBEANS [...] In-furrow or banded at planting, or with row starter 10 TO 16 OUNCES PER ACRE Foliar or soil applications at tiller initiation and again at panicle emergence

• Isarid

  Isarid works best in a pest management program designed to keep insect and mite populations below levels that damage plants and other food crops. Integrate [...] spores of Isarid come into contact with the insect pest they attach to the body and begin to grow almost immediately. Once the spore germ tube penetrates the [...] Isarid depends on the crop and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Check the label to find the recommended dosage for each crop and situation

• Open field pollination

  leading to increased yields. Adaptability to weather conditions Bumblebees exhibit an impressive adaptability to diverse weather conditions due to their [...] flowers and transfer up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination. Advantages of bumblebees in open field [...] out their valuable work even in unfavorable weather conditions, low temperatures and low light intensities. Bumblebees visit up to two times more flowers