• World Food Day 2021

  October 15, 2021

  year’s global theme is: ‘Our actions are our future – better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life’. The United Nations first [...] Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We are a ‘Partner’ for the UN SDGs and actively supporting a number of them. They include Zero Hunger by 2030, Industry [...] and view some of the recent Resilience Food Stories below: Simon Groot - Resilience Food Stories – Is a short interview with Simon Groot - a pioneer in seed

• Whitefly

  control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops and prevent the spread of diseases. Biological control of whiteflies uses a combination of natural [...] Here are some of the common signs of whitefly damage: Yellowing of leaves: Whiteflies feed on plant sap, which can cause the leaves of infested plants [...] and stems of infested plants. Sooty mold: Honeydew can also promote the growth of a black, sooty mold that can cover the leaves and stems of infested plants

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  surface of the body there are pairs of dark dots. The dark head is also conspicuous, as are the four dark dots behind the head capsule. There are 4 pairs [...] pyralid or European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a polyphagous species feeding on a wide range of hosts from 38 plant families. They include ornamental [...] forewing. The end of the remarkably long abdomen bends upward almost vertically, with the abdomen of males often being longer than that of females. Another

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  May 3, 2019

  insect is an easy house guest: they are happy to eat almost anything and quickly feel at home in a crop. This is why this predatory mite is perfect for use [...] effective. The swirskii predatory mite is anything but shy and is therefore suitable for many crops. But there is one important exception: swirskii will [...] swirskii can be used in a wide range of crops, such as fruiting vegetables, soft fruits , and ornamental plants . But there is one crop where the swirskii

• Capirel

  as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Capirel is typically applied at a rate of 1.5 billion nematodes [...] solutions As a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product The product is safe for most beneficial [...] agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with a recirculation pump) Fill the spray tank with the required amount of water If tank mixing with a compatible

• Chrysoperla carnea

  carnea for pest control Chrysoperla carnea , commonly known as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural predator of various [...] Chrysoperla carnea is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids Thrips Mealybugs Caterpillars The natural enemy Chrysoperla carnea is available at [...] Chrysopa and Chrysopa-E . Best conditions for use of Chrysoperla carnea Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures

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

  December 13, 2022

  identify at the start. Fusarium often strikes when a crop is weak, but there are also varieties of this fungus that can devastate entire crops, as was [...] about disease control Trianum is a true all-rounder Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests The advantages of Trianum Ten facts about Fusarium [...] depending on the crop. The best tip we can give growers is that prevention is better than cure. Fusarium wilt is an incredibly difficult disease to treat. The fungus

• NatuGro in strawberry

  alternative method of crop protection . Nowadays we provide our biological solutions to more than 100 countries worldwide for a wide range of crops, including [...] centres in every part of the world. Continuous research brings new insights: the level of disease suppression in the soil, for example, is extremely important [...] by up to 10 percent. With a proprietary combination of micro-organisms, bio-stimulants and tailored advice more than 85% of growers who have tried the

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  April 26, 2019

  Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D Thrips is a big enemy for many crops [...] Other articles for more information Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly [...] crops and is a problem that can quickly take on big proportions. As a grower, your approach to handling this insect is something you can't take lightly –

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  it is easier for the grower to build up a population of natural enemies. Thrips infestations often start along paths and in warm places. From there, the [...] insidiosus Other useful articles Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Ten [...] Ten Facts About Thrips Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips definitely count as 'unwelcome