• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  californicus . The younger stages of the spider mite are in particular danger if this predatory mite is on the prowl. The predatory mite is a tough one and won’t [...] mite population. The predatory mites’ strength lies in how these two beneficials work together. In outdoor crops only the curative treatment with Spidex [...] Spidex is used, leaving Phytoseiulus to do the job on its own. Except when your climate is warm and dry, then Spical-Plus is preferred, as the predatory mites’

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature, wherein colors on the company's map [...] of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched to Natutec Scout . Koppert's crop scout app [...] conduct a weekly count of all sticky traps but also engage everyone working in the greenhouse to remain alert for pests such as the Onion thrips ( Thrips

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  unlike most other grapevine pathogens, it does not require free water (such as rain or dew) to infect, making it a persistent threat throughout the entire [...] to yellowish spots on the upper leaf surface Development of white to grey, powdery fungal growth Powdery coating may also appear on the underside of leaves [...] flower drop Uneven and abnormal cluster development Powdery coating on clusters resulting in loose, misshapen bunches Reduced yield potential Berry symptoms

• Biofungicide that gives soil-borne diseases no chance!

  January 21, 2021

  crop Trianum is hard on root diseases, but gentle on your plants. The hybrid strain of Trichoderma harzianum forms a physical barrier on the outside of the [...] used in amenity turf. Proven by research Since its development at Cornell University, Trianum has been tested extensively throughout the globe in both [...] there is no chance of pathogens developing resistance to Trianum . It has been used in many countries for many years, and continues to give excellent results

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  protocol together with Koppert. It involves a method in which we use as few chemicals as possible on our chrysanthemum farm in Uganda, ensuring that the chemicals [...] chemicals, maximum quality' is what it says on the cover of the GreenGuard ornamentals brochure. This sentence is as clear-cut as it gets. Dümmen Orange works together [...] of chrysanthemum cuttings in Uganda. Was it possible to achieve a production of cuttings using a minimum of chemical products in which the use of biological

• Citrus

  . Theses trees thrive in a consistent sunny, humid environment with fertile soil and adequate rainfall or irrigation. Today, in the United States, the [...] About Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. This includes any small tree or spiny shrub, including the lemon, lime [...] kumquat, and shaddock, widely cultivated for fruit or grown as an ornamental. It is believed that citrus plants are native to subtropical and tropical regions

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  persistent when it came to the experiments in his cucumber crop and soon neighbour growers and others became curious about what he was doing in his greenhouse [...] We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our [...] It started as a germ of an idea, or rather a little predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  ‘We think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in consultation [...] There are many oak trees in the forests and plantations around Doetinchem. Marc van Rijswijk is the spokesman for Buha, the implementing organization for [...] management. Buha manages some 9000 solitary oak trees withing this municipality. In 2020 the level of infestation with the oak processionary caterpillar within

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  es (up to 0°C). The fungus survives on plant parts, bulbs, or in the ground. The spores of the fungus germinate in moist environments or at very high humidity [...] lush growth, ensuring enough air movement in the crop, and disposing of affected parts in a plastic bag. Focusing on plant resilience has a lot of benefits [...] like: grey powder on leaves, flowers, fruit, or the stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  slabs or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Make sure the material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate [...] available in a bottle ( Aphilin ). Release mummies near infested plants, because Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread material on rock wool [...] will examine it briefly with the tips of the antennae. She turns herself around, curls up the wing tips, and will try to pierce the aphid in the abdomen