• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  of thrips and has a big appetite compared to other predatory mites . Furthermore, it has a high reproduction capacity, performs well in moderate and colder [...] and therefore establishes fast in warm and moderate to high humid environments. It is available in multiple carriers tailored to different growing environments [...] chemical tools in an IPM program. Koppert: expert in predatory mite solutions Koppert offers solutions for both preventive and curative applications in crops such

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  General Clavibacter is a quarantine organism in Europe, which means that strong efforts are used to prevent the bacterium from entering. When the occasional [...] the plants in greenhouse crops and by water in field crops, for example through splashes of rain or irrigation. Both in greenhouses and in the field, spraying [...] the crop is old, only the plants in the infected area, with a substantial buffer zone. Replanting can only take place after thorough disinfection has been

• Hemp russet mite

  e (gall and rust mites). It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) on hemp/cannabis plants. Aculops cannabicola is host specific to hemp/cannabis [...] hemp/cannabis ( Cannabis sativa ). It cannot survive on other plants. Damage symptoms Damage is caused by the mites sucking out the contents of plant cells. Hemp [...] plant and can cause stunting. When populations are large, the mites can also be found on the underside of leaves. This results in smaller leaf size and suppressed

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  cause severe damage in your crop and can have a significant impact on your yield. It is therefore important to recognize the damage in an early stage, so [...] armoured scales species. It is easy to see what they have eaten by checking the scales on iirregular holes. Easy application Rhyzobug has a wide host range and [...] amongst others and is easy to apply. It’s recommended to start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  spots. Spotting a spider mite attack is not complicated. The webs are particularly obvious, and when you spot those, the level of infestation is already high [...] control the spider mite with a corrective product that fits with IPM. During the dormant period, it may seem that a problem area in the crop has been fixed [...] proper scouting is crucial. Using sticky traps for spider mite is of little use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  lamps emit a lot of red light; a color that bumblebees cannot see. If there is little natural light, they are reliant on the grow lights in order to find [...] their way around. That is not easy: finding the hive takes a lot of time and the bumblebees are almost literally in the dark. This means that they can spend [...] do this by means of the Natupol system : these hives are equipped with all kinds of innovations. Horticulture is changing, and the system is changing with

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  This trend in level of infestation pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand graphs. ‘It's about that line. Is it going up? Down? Or is it staying the [...] made more powerful This testing is ongoing at RedStar, but Jan now has a clear conclusion about the new version: it is a significant improvement. First [...] infestation is developing.’ At RedStar, Jan van Nieuwkerk is responsible for plant protection at the company's six locations in Voorne-Putten. In total, this

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  favorite pest to survive. When it is no longer present, they fly or walk around in search of new food. If they don't find it, they will eventually die [...] useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects or mites in the crop before [...] survive for quite a while without food, as long as several weeks. And some species of mites can even go into a sort of hibernation, but in most cases we've

• Beneficial microorganisms

  various biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful [...] grow. Eventually, it produces more spores, which can be released into the environment to infect other pests. Advantages of microorganisms in agriculture No [...] What are beneficial microorganisms? Beneficial microorganisms, also known as beneficial microbes, are microorganisms that provide positive effects to their

• Amblyseius swirskii

  swirskii is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. Amblyseius swirskii in bottles [...] Amblyseius swirskii is a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol [...] which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblyseius swirskii mainly preys