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

How to protect bumblebees in cold

plant development. When your crop is healthy and the average 24-hour temperature is at least 15 ºC, you can ensure that there won't be any issues with the foraging [...] some key tips to ensure bumblebee colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring [...] ensuring they catch the morning sun. Make sure the hive is in a sheltered environment. Sunlight exposure Position the hives on the side that receives the most

A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

yellow, with a visible red-eyed adult. Adults Larger, whiter, triangular appearance from above. Smaller, yellower, elongated appearance with a gap in the wings [...] muscarium) , is a powerful entomopathogenic fungus for controlling whiteflies, particularly in tomato crops. This biological control agent employs a multifaceted [...] levels, while also serving as a monitoring tool for pest density. Evenly distribute the sticky cards across the crop in a grid pattern. Alternatively, use

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 [...] 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 [...] 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

Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

s showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years [...] by producers in the South of France, but also, more recently in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse with this bug, especially in the “zero residue” [...] product, Capsanem , is considered the ‘reference’ solution against Nesidiocoris tenuis in France; especially this year when the pressure is really high, with

Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination