• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  persimilis Preparing for the future ‘The future holds many challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them [...] pest management strategies in horticulture. We have the most experienced consultants in the industry with years of practice in the field. We know our natural [...] them in different types of crops grown both locally and abroad. The connection between product, crop and consultant is close, so that the produce is optimal

• Sustainable Development Goals

  Actively contributing to the world’s SDGs In 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offered the world a blueprint towards achieving [...] environment, society, and the economy. How do we contribute to SDGs? Our day to day activities align with several of the SDGs, particularly those related [...] Controlling pests and diseases in the greenhouse using predatory mites and wasps; making plants more resilient by using fungi in the soil, and introducing bumblebees

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  control The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but [...] citrus mealybug and the long-tailed mealybug . The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is used for the control of the following pests: Mealybugs : e.g [...] beetle is most effective in controlling large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  you spot the first whitefly, quickly assess the extent of the spread. Are they present on one plant in a corner, or have they spread throughout the crop? [...] to controlling. Look at how the infestation is developing and adjust your strategy if the control method is not working as you want it to. You should use [...] whitefly control Help, whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone The use of Swirski-Mite brings great

• Potato aphid

  General The potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) is of North American origin, but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous [...] running along the dorsal surface. In green individuals, this stripe is dark green, while in pink specimens it is dark red. This longitudinal stripe is specifically [...] early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  Now what? The Spread of Whitefly What is Biological Control? A pest like whitefly has a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the pest's [...] resilience. While the plant may look healthy on the outside, the nitrogen is actually hard at work inflating its cells, weakening the plant and creating [...] pest's feeding on the crop that is harmful; whitefly also poses a risk of virus transmission. Worse still is the likelihood that other diseases and pests

• Rhyzobug

  Buckwheat hulls. Application Apply Rhyzobug in the evening. Open the cap and tap the beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away [...] necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended for you The journey of [...] effect Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in the scale cover. Pack size 500 adults. Presentation

• Tropicals

  whereas in other countries this group of plants is often referred to as ‘Green Potted Plants’. In colder climates north of the equator, tropical plants are [...] About The definition of ‘Tropical Plants’, are plants that grow naturally in a tropical climate. Tropical plant is a typical north American term, whereas [...] expect, many of the tropical plants do not do well in direct sunlight and should be located in shadier environments. Because many tropical plants naturally

• Casea

  reproduce inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow [...] use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a

• Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018

  May 15, 2018

  Knowledge and innovation in the field of organic agriculture will be in the spotlight for three days. GreenTech Summit The GreenTech Summit will be held [...] held on 11 June, one day before the GreenTech. During this day professionals from in- and outside the horticulture industry will give their realistic and [...] at the RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands. You can Register here for your free visit or click on the registration button below. GreenTech GreenTech is the place