• Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly

  August 10, 2021

  Twice As Many Predatory Mites The same sachet size but with twice as many predatory mites : is it possible? Yes, with Swirski-Mite LD . A simple way to double the number of the predatory mites, Amblys

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  badly affected, primarily by Thrips tabaci (Onion thrips), which caused the most damage. "In a major crop like onions, thrips are one of the biggest problems [...] Vegetable cultivation – thrips largely under control In major greenhouse crops such as tomato , pepper , and cucumber , thrips are not a particularly [...] Thrips have long been a major threat to crops, but worryingly, the number of species of thrips around the globe is on the increase, and they are spreading

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  Biological control Biological control or biocontrol is defined as "the use of a population of one organism to reduce the population of another organisms" [...] which need to be controlled to prevent damage. Native organisms may also become pests when they occur in cultivated crops where natural control is insufficient [...] Early biocontrol Biological control is a common practice in agriculture and, for centuries, it was the only way to control pests. Natural enemies were

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly larvae under control ‘I was an integrated grower initially, but the [...] (Montdo-Mite) and Neoseiulus cucumeris ( Thripex , in an overkill) keep thrips under control on the farm. Hendriks releases Montdorensis every week on half of [...] fewer and fewer chemicals,’ he explained. The biggest threat to his crop is thrips , especially during the darkest period of the year. ‘Nature basically shuts

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  December 21, 2021

  flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) generally makes itself at home in the upper levels of the crop and in the flowers. Onion thrips ( Thrips tabaci [...] Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips definitely count as 'unwelcome guests,' but it's not always easy to find out how the [...] speaking, there are three 'routes' that thrips take when getting into a crop: 1. They were already there Thrips are experts at hide-and-seek - especially

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  thus gain better control of pests, with a better return on investment. With Chrysopa-E, you have a very large army of biological control agents ready for [...] a big menu in that respect. Effective control Exceptional broad diet Extreme number of predators Effective control Chrysopa-E can be produced at much lower [...] aphids, mealy bugs and Echinothrips Aphids and mealy bugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many crops in which hotspots can grow explosively

• Download Your Pest Control Poster

  August 18, 2021

  enemies and micro-organisms to control and prevent pests and plant diseases. Want to know which products to use to control your pest? Download this free [...] Download Your Pest Control Poster Harmful pests, fungi, viruses and bacteria can attack plants at any time. We would rather see them disappear than appear [...] appear. Effective biological pest control is important in terms of production, yields, food safety and health risks. Koppert Biological Systems uses natural

• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  the rapid onset of damage. Effective control with Capirel After Michiel witnessed the success of biological control with beneficial nematodes , he is convinced [...] threat, growers are using beneficial nematodes as a crucial biological control solution. Michiel Bouma, an onion grower in Rutten (NL), is one such grower [...] reducing pest pressure, growers can achieve a good harvest yield. Effective control of the onion fly ensures that the harvested onion bulbs are free from damage

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  Natural enemies for spider mite control Koppert pioneered the development of natural enemies used for biological pest control of spider mite infestations, [...] destroy plants very rapidly. Additionally, the widespread use of chemical control agents has resulted in the spider mite developing resistance to a wide range [...] enabling growers to safely control spider mites without the use of chemical pesticides. In 1967, Koppert released the first predatory mite, Phytoseiulus

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  August 18, 2021

  If you're fighting thrips and whitefly , then Swirski-Mite is an excellent partner in crime. The product contains Amblyseius swirskii , a predatory mite [...] fits the chosen strategy and circumstances. Swirski-Mite helps you stay in control, in any situation!