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

  February 1, 2023

  predatory mites . You also shouldn't store the mites at too low temperatures, as this can affect their vitality and fitness. Don't use any chemical products that [...] soon as it arrives at your company, preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to [...] predatory mites. Make good agreements with your plant nursery. They mustn't use products with long-lasting effects. Not all natural enemies get along equally

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  January 1, 1970

  agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural journey hasn't been without

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  areas won't grow in size. You'll still be able to see webs, but the spots won't become larger. The downside is that the damaged spots won't simply disappear [...] disappear. While this isn't such a problem for vegetable crops, it can lead to a loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the crop continues [...] check the status twice a week. But of course, in acute situations, it can't hurt to do more checks until you're sure the matter is under control. Contact

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  areas won’t grow in size. You’ll still be able to see webs, but the spots won’t become larger. The downside is that the damaged spots won’t simply disappear [...] disappear. While this isn’t such a problem for vegetable crops, it can lead to loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the crop continues to [...] check the status twice a week. But of course, in acute situations, it can’t hurt to do more checks until you’re sure the matter is under control.

• Biosolutions for Cannabis

  January 29, 2026

  what’s effective, and most importantly, what the grower wants (and doesn’t want) in the product. Lane Holland, right at home under the glow of HPS lights [...] conversation is the best way to listen to a grower’s concerns. Managing pests isn’t only about bugs , it also involves the people and procedures that keep the [...] g and discovering unique methods/solutions that other bio companies haven’t utilized, like Aphipar-M for Phorodon cannabis aphid. Jordan Seward’s enthusiasm

• NatuGro in strawberry

  January 1, 1970

  harzianum T-22, which forms a physical barrier along the surface of roots, giving soil pathogens no room to establish. If the plant roots are attacked, T. harzianum [...] strawberry growers an iron-clad performance guarantee. If a grower doesn’t make at least two dollars for every dollar spent on NatuGro, he will not be [...] harzianum inhibits growth of the pathogen. In addition, T. harzianum also promotes plant growth due to its synergistic interaction with the plant roots.

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  issues. So don't panic: under these circumstances, you can control spider mites with predatory bugs and gall midges. What's right for you Don't forget: IPM [...] Spider mite isn't a picky eater – it's found in almost every crop worldwide. But there is hope: the mite's natural enemy, the predatory mite in Spical

• Powdery mildew

  January 1, 1970

  yet for all powdery mildew fungi and especially in greenhouse crops they don’t play a role in the epidemics. Fungal spores germinate on the leaf surface and [...] than a few hours. Powdery mildew spores, either ascospores or conidia, don’t need nutrients or water for germination. In general, the development rate of

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  March 17, 2025

  transition to biological control hasn’t always been smooth. “We’ve tried all kinds of methods—some worked, some didn’t. I remember one experiment with a [...] with bugs ,’” Pieter recalls. “But fast forward 30 years, and now you can’t imagine horticulture without biological pest control.” A partnership rooted [...] crucial. “People still associate clean-looking plants with quality, but they don’t realize that a chemical-free plant is actually the healthier choice. If a predatory

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 11, 2025

  Adults can fly away but the larvae can’t fly and they can’t see so they have one job: to eat mealybugs right away. Don’t blink or you’ll miss it. You can watch