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

  June 5, 2019

  spider mite with Spidex Vital Spical: The effective weapon against all types of spider mite The Spread of Whitefly Everything Still Begins with Swirski I [...] Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding We admit [...] notice adult pests in the beginning, even when the natural enemies are working hard to contain the problem. So you may still see the adult whitefly happily

• Trichoderma harzianum

  colonizes the root systems and surrounding soil of plants, where it competes with harmful pathogens for resources, thereby reducing their populations. Additionally [...] granules ( Trianum-P ) and micro granules ( Trianum-G ). Control plant diseases with Trichoderma harzianum The beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum T-22 protects [...] rot ( Sclerotinia spp.) Microdochium spp. How does Trichoderma harzianum work? Trichoderma harzianum T-22 controls plant diseases through various mechanisms

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a [...] farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop [...] thrive, reducing the need for traditional chemical methods. "In collaboration with Koppert, I see opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  The fight against spider mites takes another step forward with the launch of Spidex Vital Go , developed by Koppert. Building on decades of expertise, [...] greenhouse, creating a shield that suppresses spider mite infestations. How it works Spidex Vital Go utilizes sachets containing Phytoseiulus persimilis , a predatory [...] across the crop during early infestations. Spidex Vital Go is also compatible with Spidex Vital bottles, making it a flexible and versatile tool for growers

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  possible. However, effective biological control starts with understanding the pest you have to deal with and the control strategy. Here’s what you need to know [...] is not working as you want it to. You should use mold preparations or integrated pesticides if you can’t get the infestation under control with biological [...] pesticides, ensure they are safe for use with biological control. Koppert has developed an app to help you with this – the side effects app – so that you

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 2, 2023

  e: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape Everything Still Begins with Swirski If you decide to use [...] paralyze predatory mites. Make good agreements with your plant nursery. They mustn't use products with long-lasting effects. Not all natural enemies get [...] time when the population size is still low. In principle, predatory mites work preventatively. Monitor the infestation level using sticky traps. Release

• Red Headed Flea Beetle Eradication Described in April 2025 GrowerTalks Issue

  February 25, 2025

  regarding the subsequent trials, and paints a picture of the work that still needs to be done with respect to rate, location, timing, and application methods [...] biocontrol in the ornamental plant industry—especially if you’re dealing with red headed flea beetle. Jeremy Webber rose through several New England production

• Atheta

  (Ephydridae) Unit of Packaging Pack size: 1 L tube with 1,000 rove beetles and a 5 L bucket with 5,000 rove beetles. Both packs use peat as a medium. [...] the pest population establishment. How Atheta works? Atheta is a soil-dwelling species of rove beetle with an aggresive appetite that is attracted to the [...] CORIARIA The scorpion of biological control against fungus gnats Best working conditions for Atheta They are well suited for release into a variety of

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  pages covering common diseases in agriculture and horticulture, complete with detailed information on damage symptoms, development, preventive measures [...] leaves, flowers, fruit, or the stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of these dead cells [...] loves soft plant parts, such as soft fruit, petals, and lush leaves. Crops with firm leaves are much less attractive and are therefore at a lower risk. The

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Thrips can cause severe problems for growers in many [...] go into battle alone! When tackling a pest such as thrips , it is vital to work systematically. While a whole range of products is available to control thrips [...] requirements. A third predatory mite option is Limonicus . This mite deals with both whitefly and thrips. Other beneficial predatory mites include Stratiolaelaps