• Beneficial nematodes

  effectiveness until the day of application Create a nematode suspension by mixing them with water following provided instructions In case of soil application: Ensure [...] plants' ability to take up water and nutrients, which ultimately affects their growth and productivity. The most common types of plant-parasitic nematode [...] four-episode documentary series celebrates the 100th anniversary of Dr. Steiner's discovery of beneficial nematodes. It chronicles their remarkable journey

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  t advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops. In 2016, we introduced this [...] montdorensis (Montdo Ulti-Mite). Future prospects The water-resistant foil used for Ulti-Mite opens up new possibilities in outdoor crop protection , such [...] groundbreaking product variant to our product line, which previously consisted of bottles and paper bags. The innovative Ulti-Mite sachet, made from 100% industrial

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  a ‘foil’. The special foil itself (containing 0% plastic!) is made up of a number of components which together create a perfect breeding environment for [...] development phase of the predatory mites, the quality of the Ulti-Mite sachet drops below specs and won`t produce the projected number of predatory mites [...] protection: the rise of predatory mites Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite Certainty in the quality of every sachet and

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  improve the effectiveness of the bumblebees by making all aspects of their ‘work’ easy and pleasant. We do this by means of the Natupol system : these [...] with all kinds of innovations. Horticulture is changing, and the system is changing with it. Amongst other aspects, the increase in the use of assimilation [...] lighting in tomato crops required an adaptation of the Natupol system. Assimilation lamps emit a lot of red light; a color that bumblebees cannot see. If

• Free Webinar series; Implementing Plant Empowerment

  May 19, 2020

  Partners of Plant Empowerment start a free webinar series of four webinars. Participants will learn how to implement the basic principles of Plant Empowerment [...] already grow according to the principles of Plant Empowerment. Watch this video in which Jan Voogt, one of the authors of the book, explains what makes Plant [...] IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Koppert IPM app Vlaardingen, Netherlands

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  reduce the freezing point much like salt lowers the freezing temperature of water. Finally there are signs in practice that also trace elements lower the [...] caused by the mechanism described above. So we see a direct effect of frost on the damage of buds and flowers. Besides that we see a second, maybe even more [...] we end up with a younger plant. From young wood we already know it produces bigger and higher quality fruit. But there is another advantage of young wood

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  usually warmer inside than outside. The caterpillars of the butterflies and moths can do a lot of damage to these crops, so effective control depends on [...] attack crops; most of them feed on nectar. Caterpillars have biting or chewing mouth parts, which allow them to consume large amounts of plant tissue. The [...] lure the butterflies and moths to a trap with a sticky surface or a pool of water. In addition to pheromone decoys, there are more biological methods to

• What is Thripex Plus?

  May 30, 2018

  The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts Consumers IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach IPM: The Answer [...] Answer to the Challenges of the Future The How and Why of IPM Thripex Plus is nothing to be afraid of, unless you're a pest. Have you recently been to your [...] on are part of a group of pests called thrips . These pests are minute black winged insects that suck plant sap and can be a serious pest of ornamental

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  earthworms, to name but a few. A teaspoon of topsoil typically contains a vast range of different species and billions of microorganisms,” Age Tanja, Agronomic [...] regulates water regimes, carbon emission, ensures the nutrient uptake of plants, enhancing plant health , and it feeds us. Soil contains most of the nutrients [...] alive, Protect soil biodiversity", aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the growing