• Biosolutions for Propagation

  ing is key in both wet and dry stages, due to the ever present nature of fungus gnats and shoreflies. Sticky cards and tape are essential to controlling [...] crops produced in the US. Routine introductions of predators and mycoinsecticides like Isarid™ and Entonem are commonly applied. Entonem Isarid Expand all [...] spider mites, thrips , and broad mite . Multiple biological and conventional options exist for other common offenders like aphids and whiteflies . Mass-trapping

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 18, 2021

  variation is great – there are more than 1200 species of spider mite. Some have evolved to ‘specialize’ in just a few crops, while others are nothing more than [...] develop into adults within ten days and are ready to reproduce. A female mite lays 60 eggs, which will produce ten male and 50 female mites. Those 50 female [...] female mites will then lay 60 eggs each, which means that the next generation will comprise 2500 females, each of which will lay 60 eggs in under two weeks

• Biofungicide that gives soil-borne diseases no chance!

  January 21, 2021

  promotes a healthier root system with more root hairs, thus improving the uptake of water and nutrients. The result is a stronger and more uniform crop, particularly [...] resulting in increased uniformity and reduced wastage from sub-standard plants. The unique mode of action means there is no chance of pathogens developing resistance [...] use in many field and glasshouse crops, such as vegetable and salad crops, herbs, soft fruit, pot plants, cut flowers, bulbs, trees and shrubs. It can also

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  regulations (less supply of chemical plant protection products, plus emission restrictions), and the fact that diseases and pests are becoming resistant to [...] the short and long term. ICM measures include optimum crop rotation, choice of varieties, fertilization and soil health, water management, and Integrated [...] crop management systems are playing an ever more crucial role in a business’ ability to produce successfully in the future and achieve their goals. What

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] where we find a range of unusual butterflies and moths. As we only do this at an early stage, there is no secondary effect on other caterpillars . We’ve [...] We’ve treated a total of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps last summer, to help

• Common bean

  however many types are identified as ‘bush beans’ or ‘pole beans’, depending on how they grow. Kidney beans, pinto beans, navy beans and wax beans belong [...] Botanically speaking, it belongs to the legume family Fabaceae , together with other Phaseolus species. The common bean is a changeable species that has been

• Koppert One

  improve crop performance, and achieve more sustainable and profitable results. Go to web app Apply nematodes at the right moment with Timing Expert Timing can [...] can make or break the success of biological control. With Timing Expert in Koppert One, you always know when conditions are right for foliar nematode ap [...] guesswork. No unnecessary risk. With Timing Expert, you can: Apply nematodes when they are most effective Reduce the risk of unsuccessful applications Improve

• Quad

  environmental conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One hive containing 4 separate extra large colonies of bumblebees including a [...] sunlight and rain, and weigh down the hive for example with a stone, to prevent it from blowing away Open the ventilation openings on top of the hive during [...] well ventilated environment, out of reach of direct sunlight. Hygiene Remove bumblebee hives after flowering of the crop and no later than 12 weeks after

• New Packaging

  save 2,860 pounds of Styrofoam per year. That is a yearly saving of 1.43 tons of Styrofoam that will not be produced and stay out of landfills. Styrofoam [...] California, Florida, Michigan, and Georgia. The boxes were packaged with temperature data loggers on the inside and outside of the boxes. Plus, we inspected [...] banned in many cities and towns. The bans could impact the future of Styrofoam shipping in general. To be one step ahead of the issues and controversy surrounding

• Diamond back moth

  buds, flowers and young seed pods, causing loss of pods and seeds. Life cycle and appearance of Diamond back moth The oval and flattened eggs of the diamond [...] the upper two-thirds of the forewings are light ochreous and the markings are like those of the males. The back is marked with a broad cream or light [...] xylostella) are initially yellow or pale green and later darken. They are deposited singly or in small groups of two or ten eggs on both the upper and lower