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

  March 3, 2023

  cucumber. The presence of natural enemies also has a good inhibiting effect on population development. The predatory mites , which are the basis for the products [...] three days, so the more you can do to lower the temperature, the more you can impair development. Air humidity is also important, as the spider mite like [...] introduce large numbers of them at the start of the infestation. If you don’t, the damage will be done before you have the infestation under control. Some

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies IPM: The Path to a Successful [...] where at one hand the transition to sustainable agriculture is being embraced by policy, on the other hand legislation is restraining the transition towards [...] ‘Explaining the positive impact Koppert has on biodiversity is of vital importance to secure the market position of biological solutions within the industry

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  ‘underground’, the proof becomes apparent above the ground: a strong and vital crop! We often assess the success of a strategy or application based on what we [...] colonize the roots of the plant and keep pathogens at bay. And that's not all: they also stimulate root growth and the absorption of nutrients. The impact [...] impact of Trianum can be seen in the quality of the crop. A better balance in the soil means that treated plants generally grow better, have greener and firmer

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  April 18, 2019

  diseases and pests under control, with minimal impact on people and the environment. IPM combines the use of natural enemies with minimal use of chemicals [...] summary of the major reasons for the switch from chemicals to integrated pest management. Many chemical products are not good for nature and the environment [...] recent years and the development of new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  also slightly more mobile than the females. It’s also worth knowing that you can find all stages on the underside of the leaves. Get in touch with our experts [...] Vital Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder If you put the spider mite under the microscope [...] become darker. The larvae develop into nymphs, which have eight legs. We distinguish two different nymph stages in the spider mite. The adult spider mite

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  deposited on the plant by the butterfly or moth. Caterpillars can be recognized not only by their appearance but also by the damage they cause or the plant [...] legs (prolegs). The prolegs have small hooks that the caterpillar uses to hold onto the plant. Not sure which caterpillar you found? Visit the website or a [...] all types of species and sizes. Some stand out from the foliage, but most are the same color as the plant from which they live. They’re also masters of

• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  inside the plant, the tobacco whitefly spreads out over the plant in its entirety. The females lay their eggs on the underside of the leaves, just the same [...] spread by flying or simply on the wind. While the greenhouse whitefly prefers temperatures to be on the more moderate side, the tobacco whitefly is in its [...] insect. The greenhouse whitefly tends to spread over the plant vertically, considering that the larvae can only move in the first stage. The adult insects

• The advantages of Trianum

  December 17, 2021

  very simple: the space that Trichoderma takes up on the roots is no longer available for pathogens and neither are the exudates around the roots, which [...] develop. When the Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungi grow on the roots, they trigger the plant to activate its defense mechanism against pathogens. The plant goes [...] wouldn't want that? The most significant advantages of Trianum in a nutshell: The Trianum Trichoderma fungi compete with pathogenic fungi. The principle is very

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  As the name suggests, wilting is the most common symptom, but this soil-borne fungus can manifest itself in other ways depending on the crop. The best [...] Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests The advantages of Trianum Ten facts about Fusarium Growers worldwide have to deal with the soil-borne fungal [...] that the plant grows well. Other prevention advice includes choosing resistant varieties, working cleanly, and avoiding stress to the plant. The beneficial

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 18, 2024

  in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to share. On the podcast [...] from Jeremy’s article in the 2024 GrowerTalks BioSolutions Guide . Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing [...] Biocontrols are on just about every greenhouse professional’s mind, and more are considering bios every year. Jeremy has extensive experience in the industry