• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  the natural enemies have by ensuring that you introduce large numbers of them at the start of the infestation. If you don’t, the damage will be done before

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 20, 2022

  the crop, which means that both conventional and organic growers can use them, even close to harvest time. In addition, they are safe for humans and the

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  traps for spider mite is of little use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination hotspot in the crop, you’re unlikely to

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 19, 2021

  is often found in groups low in the crop, and you will almost never find them on the sticky traps. In short, a busy, striped insect is probably setosus

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

  April 22, 2025

  are tools in the toolbox along with a slew of newer pesticides. Discussing them together rather than one versus the other is important because the two work

• Crop Protection

  solutions that offer natural alternatives to chemical pesticides or complement them so fewer chemicals are needed. With predatory insects , predatory mites

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  used preventively, before a pest is known to be present. Many growers use them year-round, a little like a ‘standing army’ designed to combat the whitefly

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the

• Amblyseius swirskii

  mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  Evaluate your ant pressure Ants farm mealybugs for honeydew, and will protect them from natural enemies, so it is crucial to apply bait where ant pressure is