• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  Spider mite is a global problem, but there is a solution – its natural enemy, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is used globally in a wide range of [...] About spider mite control Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell Ten facts about spider mites Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Spical: [...] of food and ornamental crops. Spidex is a biological control product based on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . It is nothing new, having first

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing season [...] combining a deep respect for nature and understanding of growers’ challenges, they are transforming biological pest control one breakthrough at a time. We [...] Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing season [...] combining a deep respect for nature and understanding of growers’ challenges, they are transforming biological pest control one breakthrough at a time. We [...] Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips

• Natupol Excel

  developed for crops with a high amount of flowers per m² (35-60 flowers) per week, and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer environments. [...] tal conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One large colony of bumblebees including a queen, workers, brood and sugar water. Application [...] visible (entrance and exit). Do not remove the small grey door under the lid Pollination performance and duration varies per crop and depends on environmental

• Quad

  visible (entrance and exit). Do not remove the small black door under the lid Pollination performance and duration varies per crop and depends on environmental [...] both colony size and pollination performance. After some weeks the colony will reach its maximum size and starts declining in size and pollination activity [...] conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One hive containing 4 separate extra large colonies of bumblebees including a queen, workers

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  effective if you have a clear picture of what is happening. You should establish whether the infestation is getting worse or diminishing, or whether the beneficials [...] tunnels, dots, deformation of leaves or flowers, discoloration, or silvery spots. Many damaging insects are tiny, so a magnifying glass is an absolute necessity [...] recognize and ‘identify’ them. Where should you look to find insects? This varies by crop and by pest. Sometimes you need to focus on the top or on the older

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  feed on the eggs and young larvae of the whitefly . They also eat other pests. They roam 24 hours a day, consuming 90% to 95% of the eggs and larvae. Predatory [...] are often used preventively, before a pest is known to be present. Many growers use them year-round, a little like a ‘standing army’ designed to combat [...] particularly on gerbera and rose, While the ladybird tends to be deployed in whitefly nests or ‘hot spots’, predatory beetles act as a sort of fire extinguisher

• Natupol

  used for a wide range of crops, grown on surfaces bigger than 2000 m² and with approximately 25-35 flowers per m² per week. Crops Round, beef and plum tomatoes [...] al conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One standard colony of bumblebees including a queen, workers, brood and sugar water. [...] visible (entrance and exit). Do not remove the small grey door under the lid Pollination performance and duration varies per crop and depends on environmental

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and also tackles spider mite and tarsonemid mite.’ Versatile and reliable [...] introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol [...] swirskii marked a huge step forward in the combined control of the major thrips species and greenhouse and tobacco whiteflies everywhere. “It was a huge hit right

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and also tackles spider mite and tarsonemid mite.’ Versatile and reliable [...] introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol [...] swirskii marked a huge step forward in the combined control of the major thrips species and greenhouse and tobacco whiteflies everywhere. “It was a huge hit right