• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  losses early in the cultivation process. The larval stage is the most dangerous stage for the plants, as the larvae feed extensively. Once the initial host [...] challenge is the Delia antiqua , female onion flies lay their eggs near the base of onion plants. Hatching from the eggs, the larvae crawl behind the leaf sheaths [...] their cultivation is often challenged by onion fly ( Delia antiqua ). The larvae of the onion fly can cause significant damage to the roots and bulbs of

• NECANN Boston 2026

  April 7, 2026

  will be manning Booth #726 at NECANN Boston 2026 . Once again the event is being held at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston on Friday [...] experienced cannabis growers who understand the plants and the industry. They’ve dealt with most, if not all of the pest problems that trouble cannabis, including [...] cannabis growers in the US and abroad. Both large scale and serious home cannabis growers value a clean crop above all so the Koppert booth is a must-visit while

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  to keep the spray solution moving to ensure that the composition is homogeneous and the nematodes are distributed adequately and evenly over the crop.’ [...] During the 25 week propagation period, Floricultura applies an Entonem treatment every ten days for the first five weeks. In the interim, the crop is treated [...] Floricultura is a big name in the international orchid market. The company produces young plants of the Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, Cambria, and Miltonia

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners [...] Aubergine (90 ha). The great challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable [...] owners of the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão which cultivates about 40 hectares of peppers in the Marinhais area. The entire crop is harvested mechanically

• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  impact on the environment and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production [...] Spider mite impact on crops Tetranychus urticae ( Two-spotted spider mite ) is the most common species in greenhouse and open-field crops. These pests pierce [...] needs. Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis is a specialist predator of spider mites , it is extremely effective in controlling outbreaks under

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  calm to the farm.’ He states that the weather conditions have been favourable up to now. But, he says, the summer is yet to come. ‘Later on in the season [...] spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits.’ [...] after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop

• Horiver Rollertrap

  hung above the crop when the crop is still low Attach the Rollertrap to crop wires, greenhouse poles, or other supporting structures Place the Rollertrap [...] through the center opening of the roll which will allow the Rollertrap to spin freely while unrolling At the beginning and end of each run, cut the trap [...] cm longer than the support structure. Wrap the extra around the support and secure with staples or clips. It may be necessary to secure the Rollertrap mid

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  impact on the environment and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production [...] handle high humidity. The predatory mites have a somewhat higher sensitivity to chemical pesticides. Transeius montdorensis The predatory mite Transeius [...] production of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . Over the years, we have further specialized in producing a big range of natural enemies and have several

• Trichoderma harzianum

  pressure is potentially high, the crop is sensible to soil diseases. If the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P [...] Induced resistance: Trichoderma harzianum reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts of the plant above the ground, so-called induced system resistance (ISR) [...] harzianum grows faster on the surface of the root than soil borne pathogenic fungi, which get no change to establish themselves on the roots. Competition for

• Thripex-Mini

  sachets into the center of the container at time of hanging. Installing in the middle of the plants (shaded) and with the bottom edge of the sachet touching [...] improving the moisture balance in the sachets, such as placing the bottom of the sachet on moist substrate, will have a positive effect on the longevity [...] using Thripex and it is recommended to carry out a small field test to monitor the effects. Best working conditions The predatory mite is not susceptible to