• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  conditions improve, i.e. longer days, rising temperature, growing crop, the mites will reappear in exactly the same places. Always pay close attention to [...] heading towards their winter stage. They will crawl off to untraceable spots, such as the frame of the greenhouse, and will seem to have disappeared. At this [...] this point, it’s essential that the spider mite is under control. Additional natural enemies will no longer be of any use. Often, it’s better to control the

• Acadian Organic

  processes in plants, promoting root and plant growth, improving nutrient use efficiency, and contributing to better plant performance while under abiotic [...] ACADIAN® Organic Liquid Seaweed Concentrate fully dissolves in water and is suitable for use in liquid foliar, soil applied, and irrigation water applications [...] dissolved in the tank solution. When mixing with calcium products, thoroughly mix ACADIAN® Organic Liquid Seaweed Concentrate with the water in the tank

• Bumblebee pollination

  are: Bumblebees switch between trees and rows while pollinating. This benefits cross pollination which is often required in various fruit or seed crops. [...] potential Natupol results in at least 30% more pollination potential when compared to rival products because Koppert’s bumblebee colonies grow faster and last longer [...] high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing fruit and vegetable production, leading to better harvests and improved

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  appear, otherwise it will be difficult to get the situation under control. But just like before, prevention is better than cure. In addition to the measures [...] affected areas grow quickly and cause a lot of damage, especially if the stems are also affected. Botrytis spores can only germinate under moist conditions: [...] depends heavily on the circumstances. But every grower must have something in their bag of tricks to defend against the fungal diseases mildew and Botrytis

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  – that is what you will achieve with Spical Ulti-Mite . This 100% industrial compostable sachet always performs consistently, under all climatic conditions [...] result in combating different kinds of spider mite (including two-spotted spider mite , fruit spider mite, citrus red mite and date palm mite). In addition [...] predatory mite also has positive results in controlling various tarsonemid mites. Spider mite can cause severe damage in many crops. These mites are located

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  April 18, 2019

  also subject to ever tougher demands. You will remain a valued supplier to customers if you are able to grow a healthy crop without being heavily dependent [...] In Partnership with Nature Chemical plant protection was the standard for many years. But these days, chemical products are increasingly unpopular, which [...] ground. And we're not surprised. After all, IPM helps keep diseases and pests under control, with minimal impact on people and the environment. IPM combines

• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  Wageningen University will be organizing an international event under the banner of ‘Plant Health, Agriculture & Bioscience’ at the World Forum in The Hague, from [...] from 9-11 September 2020. The three-day event will address a number of horticultural and agricultural themes on a global scale; including threats to plant [...] Speakers and panel discussions on these themes are expected to attract experts in the field of science, agriculture, related businesses, relevant NGOs and a

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  driving up the infestation level in crops that may already be under some stress, such as in hot and dry conditions. In this situation, it’s useful to reinforce [...] factor that is growing in importance. Spider mite is fast becoming resistant to pesticides. If you don’t have to use them as much, they will continue to be [...] finding traces of spider mite, you can be sure that Spical will waste no time getting to work in case of an emergency. Not only does this prevent considerable

• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  e Future. Following the success of an earlier collaboration in Kenya in March this year in which CABI ( Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International [...] security in parts of the world where it was needed most. ‘CABI has a strong presence in Africa and Koppert Kenya and CABI are collaborating in a number [...] control in less developed countries Dr Trevor Nicholls, CABI CEO, said he was proud to be working alongside Koppert to help solve problems in agriculture

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  April 11, 2019

  on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near the top. Western flower thrips , in particular, occasionally [...] thrips' strongest strategy is to hibernate in the soil or substrate, meaning they can strike very early in the spring. Quick response to early outbreaks [...] thrips from hibernating are the keys to success! Some growers only get thrips under control with the use of a lot of chemicals. Others rely entirely on the use