• Written in GrowerTalks: "BioSolutions for Propagators" by Jeremy Webber

  December 1, 2024

  the impact a customized bioprogram can have on all stages of the propagation process, including stock plants, rooting, and bulking up for shipping. It’s

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  that western flower thrips love both plant juices and pollen, multiplying much faster on flowering plants than on a crop without flowers. A female can [...] Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis damage on phalaenopsis A quick response is required if thrips are to be brought under control. A small [...] At 30 °C/86°F, it takes just nine to eleven days (it varies a bit depending on the species of thrips). And under optimum conditions, a population of western

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  avoid residues on plant material. Since 2015, it has worked with Koppert to reduce conventional chemical applications, relying mainly on products that won't [...] sprenching applications. It is easy to apply, and there's no residue left on the plants.' Koppert as a strategic partner Besides the consistent quality, other [...] pests like whitefly , aphids , thrips , mealybugs , fungus gnats and weevils, on edible and ornamental crops . It's safe for their workers and the environment

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  August 18, 2021

  industry which relies on mineral oil. ‘And we all know that mineral oil is a finite natural resource and that there are already restraints on its use due partly [...] his view on the future at the headquarters of Koppert Biological Systems in Berkel en Rodenrijs, the Netherlands. The interactions between plant and environment [...] natural and much less dependent on chemical crop protection products and artificial fertilizers.’ Technology is becoming cheaper On the other hand, research into

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 17, 2022

  Mealybugs suck the sap out of plants and weaken them. The sugars in the sap are secreted out again by the bugs and form honeydew on which fungi start to grow [...] types of thrips exist, but they all employ the same strategy: to puncture plant cells and suck them dry. Furthermore, they can transmit viruses. The Western [...] whitefly punctures cells and sucks them dry. It also injects enzymes into the plant that can cause side effects, such as yellow discoloration. In addition, the

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes are often applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally [...] through a process called parasitism. When applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage, these microscopic roundworms actively seek out their target pests [...] if finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle) The spray nozzle opening should be at least 0.5 mm (500 microns –

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  type of contamination.’ José Maria confesses he had been on the point of stopping cultivation on his farm altogether, because he just couldn’t fight the [...] from Fuente Vaqueros near Granada, Spain, where he has been growing asparagus on a hectare for the last two years. He had many problems with this crop from [...] Beneficial nematodes are a broad spectrum biocontrol solution. They are sprayed on crops using commonly used spraying or irrigations systems in the same way

• Leaflet_Acadian Strawberry_MAR2026_Digital

  more resilient plants Nutrient deficiency Improves nutrient uptake and use through natural chelators and a larger root system Ensures plants access essential [...] ’s Avg 64 oz 36,076 Acadian 64 oz 41,133 Acadian 32 oz 20,000 Based on prevailing market prices at harvest ($13 per 10 pound tray), this translated [...] acre. 38,705 Control Acadian supports stronger crop performance from planting through harvest. Across independent trials, Acadian increased the total

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  are now working on expanding the registration to introduce this natural fungicide to potato producers in Central Europe for healthier plants and a more productive [...] different organisms to the notorious parasitic nematodes that attack the plant's root systems. Trials in the biocontrol of pests and diseases in potatoes [...] potatoes got underway a few years ago in both Italy and Spain. 'We focused on two soilborne diseases – Rhizoctonia and Sclerotinia – and introduced Trianum-P

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  treated plants generally grow better, have greener and firmer leaves, and are more vital. Leaf and fruit analyses also show that treated plants contain [...] vital crop! We often assess the success of a strategy or application based on what we can see. But when it comes to biological crop protection , there is [...] These active Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungi colonize the roots of the plant and keep pathogens at bay. And that's not all: they also stimulate root growth