• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 12, 2021

  no time getting to work in case of an emergency. Not only does this prevent considerable damage, but it also means you hardly need to use any chemical [...] Spider mite is fast becoming resistant to pesticides. If you don’t have to use them as much, they will continue to be effective if the situation really does [...] benefits all round. Spider mites are a very annoying pest, and that’s putting it mildly. The mites reproduce exponentially, causing the infestation to spread

• Tobacco whitefly

  development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty [...] second, third and fourth larval stage (often referred to as ‘pupa’ although strictly spoken this is not true) and adult. The larvae are found on the underside [...] on one leaf all different developmental stages can be found together. When shaking infested plants, adults will first fly, then return to the underside

• Natupol

  exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive before opening the hive entrance, this allows the bumblebees to calm [...] of the hive upward until two openings become visible (entrance and exit). Do not remove the small grey door under the lid Pollination performance and duration [...] bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  constantly alert to the unwanted interactions: one pathogen can make it easier for another to strike. This applies to Botrytis , too. When this fungus grows on [...] conditions for other pathogens to strike. But it also works the other way around: there are pests that make it easier for the fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister [...] ecosystem in which all living organisms interact. We capitalize on this system when using natural enemies. However, as a grower, you’ll also have to be constantly

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 8, 2021

  proved to be labour-intensive, time consuming, and not always accurate. We battled to get the product uniformly dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and [...] Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. "It was a [...] fits perfectly into our hi-tech, sustainable approach to cultivation. At Dyson farming, it’s all about innovation." Dyson Farming is the biggest private

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  biggest problems vary from one country to another, and even between regions. Nevertheless, all growers need to be able to tackle the top four pests: spider [...] and movements are hard to detect, making control a complicated matter. Good to know: mealy bugs were among the very first pests to be combated with natural [...] in tomato crops. The different kinds of aphids all require different approaches, so it is important to know which species you are dealing with. The aphids

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 18, 2022

  and poinsettia, are not safe from whitefly. The problem inside the greenhouse is more acute than outside, as temperatures inside tend to be higher. This [...] that smaller insects find difficult to cope with. In other words, tomato plants have better defense mechanisms to guard against ‘intruders’ than other [...] other vegetable crops. Unfortunately, this does not necessarily mean that the whitefly will not see the tomato as a ‘tasty snack’.

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  the same colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. They do not need to feed to develop into a protonymph. The nymphs are larger than the larvae [...] actively search for food on the underside of leaves. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in the crop. Best conditions for use of Neoseiulus [...] 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Neoseiulus cucumeris is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Neoseiulus

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  slightly larger. The larvae of Amblydromalus limonicus have to feed. If they do not have access to food, they develop very slowly and the mortality is high [...] limonicus is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. How to use Amblydromalus [...] alternative to chemical pesticides. Amblydromalus limonicus is valued for its effectiveness at relatively low temperatures and is especially recommended to suppress

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  16 October to promote global awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and to highlight the need to ensure healthy diets for all. Food production [...] change, and a rising cost of living. World Food Day is a day on which to think about ways to achieve food security for everyone. ‘Now that we are increasingly [...] Koppert. ‘Not only are these crops more nutritional and safe, the use of biocontrol and biostimulants means that the immediate environment does not suffer