• Gummy stem blight

  the main source of dispersal of disease upwards in the crop and the conidia for spread of the disease downwards. How to prevent Gummy stem blight Before cropping: [...] pots and plant parts from previous crop that may serve as inoculum source for the new crop prevent condensation on all plant parts at all times Extra Silicon [...] Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves Pick flowers within two days after opening in

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  controlling this aggressive thrips species. Scirtothrips dorsalis : Known for its rapid spread and damage to peppers and strawberries, this species is [...] need to be considered when planning your IPM strategy.” Integration into IPM For best results, Limonica should be introduced preventively, supported by su [...] As new thrips species continue to challenge growers worldwide, the need for effective and sustainable control strategies is more urgent than ever. Limonica

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  start for fighting hotspots. Spidex Vital includes several phases of mite development including eggs, juveniles, growing nymphs, and adults, for prolonged [...] biocontrol. The advanced Spidex Vital biological solution for spider mites takes it to the next level for professional growers worldwide. [...] For more info on Spidex Vital Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control A true pioneer in the biocontrol of spider mite, Koppert Biological

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  Solaneceaous crops can be planted for five years. On other fields on the same farm, no seed potatoes can be grown for one year after infection. Damage symptoms [...] seedlings by touching the plants in greenhouse crops and by water in field crops, for example through splashes of rain or irrigation. Both in greenhouses and in

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  offering solutions in the field of integrated pest management for over 55 years, mainly for protected crops. Natural enemies are used on a large scale to [...] effective. For example, did you know that just one parasitic wasp can kill up to 300 aphids ? See the page 'Products & Solutions' on our website for more i [...] effective against which pests. The natural enemies listed on the page are bred for this purpose, but there are many more beneficials in the open air. Tips to

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  Into My Crop? Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Thrips can cause severe problems for growers in many crops. Combating this [...] and challenging to tackle. However, certain beneficials are perfect for the job. For example, there are parasitic nematodes such as Steinernema feltiae [...] thrips , not all products can be used together without causing other issues. For example, the simultaneous use of different species of predatory mites is not

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

  September 30, 2024

  to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers [...] as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye [...] The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users. After use, you can clear away the sachets with the crop. The robust

• Download Your Cannabis Pest Control Poster

  April 13, 2018

  Download Your Cannabis Pest Control Poster Harmful pests, fungi, viruses and bacteria can attack plants at any time. We would rather see them disappear than appear. Effective biological pest control i

• Download Your Pest Control Poster

  April 13, 2018

  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. Effective biological pest control is importa

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 2, 2023

  right product for the right situation. This means Swirski-Mite in bottles when fast action is needed or predatory mites in breeding bags for prevention and [...] Swirski-Mite Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape [...] same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to two days. Use the swirskii predatory mites at the right