• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  March 1, 2025

  article in the March issue of GrowerTalks. In Aphids—Go Time he discusses key points about the main types of aphids growers are most likely to encounter this

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  bodies are oval in shape. Males are smaller and narrower, with a slightly pointed back. They are also slightly more mobile than the females. It’s also worth

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  factors also play a role, such as humidity and the type of crop. An additional point is that western flower thrips love both plant juices and pollen, multiplying

• House fly

  January 1, 1970

  pass through three larval instars until fully grown (7–12 mm), at which point they crawl to a cool, dry place near the breeding site to pupate. Flies in

• Trianum can hold its ground

  February 2, 2023

  Despite this, an approach free of chemicals should always be the starting point. Pesticides can, directly or indirectly, have a negative influence on beneficial

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  August 18, 2021

  Technology is also gaining in importance in the world of practice. Peter Maes points to outdoor crops, where Koppert is continuing to gain ground in major crops [...] are progressing step by step.’ No romance, just science Lastly, Peter Maes points to the consumer, who has a romanticized notion of natural cultivation. ‘He

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  in collaboration with experts in the field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects of high temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, we have

• Protect Young Plants Now with Bacilirid™ and Isarid™

  February 1, 2025

  and transplanting mean we’re handling young plants at their most fragile point. Bacilirid™, a biological fungicide, and Isarid ™, a mycoinsecticide, help

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  January 1, 1970

  together. When placing hives vertically (not recommended), ensure the hive exit points face different directions, away from the crop. For horizontal placement

• Diamond back moth

  January 1, 1970

  slender, greyish brown with pronounced antennae. The hindwings are narrow, pointed toward the apex. The tips of the wings appear to turn upward slightly when