• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  causing damage to fruits, and it requires an abundant prey population to sustain its effectiveness. It is not recommended for use in gerbera cultivation due [...] Predatory bugs Mirical ( Macrolophus pygmaeus ) is a versatile predatory bug known for its efficacy in tomato production. This predatory bug controls [...] against whiteflies, it struggles to establish in tomato crops due to its reproductive preference for the lower two-thirds of the plant, which is often disrupted

• Orius insidiosus

  Orius insidiosus Orius insidiosus is a generalist predator but has a preference for thrips . In addition, it feeds on a variety of small arthropods such [...] rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating [...] insidiosus is a small but highly effective predatory bug for biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial insect has been widely utilized in integrated

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  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 [...] 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 [...] set a brand-new course just a few years ago. Modernizing cultivation and markets Dümmen Orange has a total of 20 branches, 7,700 employees, and a turnover

• Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly

  July 11, 2018

  investing in a constantly larger population of predatory mites in your crop. This makes it very difficult for pests to establish themselves well. Will you [...] predatory mites : is it possible? Yes, with Swirski-Mite LD . A simple way to double the number of the predatory mites, Amblyseius swirskii in your crop with [...] emerging from the sachet AND the fact that the product is active for two weeks longer, Swirski-Mite LD is an extremely reliable and effective system: Constantly

• Natupol

  15–25°C. Storage conditions Keep hives in a well ventilated environment, out of direct sunlight. Hygiene Never move a hive from one greenhouse to another [...] inside. Seal the entire hive in a plastic bag, remove it from the crop area, and dispose of the sealed bag and sugar water tank in accordance with local waste [...] (<10 hours light) position the hive near the top of plants, in such a way that the hive is exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  predatory mites in these places. This is also where you'll be able to see whether your strategy is effective. If it is, the affected areas won't grow in size. You'll [...] your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly see how Spical is doing. Spider mites often develop in hot spots, so you [...] larger. The downside is that the damaged spots won't simply disappear. While this isn't such a problem for vegetable crops, it can lead to a loss of sales value

• Operation Mealybug

  above 16°C/60.8°F and in both covered and outdoor crops. As for Cryptobug , it thrives from a minimum temperature of 16°C and is at its most effective at [...] and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; Plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs [...] between 25° - 28°C/77° - 82.4°F. Cryptobug-L is a powerful biological tool in the fight against mealybug - it's the best weapon! Advantages of Cryptobug

• Next generation to lead family business Koppert

  November 18, 2021

  New members joined the board in 2018, bringing the total number to eight members, in order to transfer responsibilities in a natural way and to safeguard [...] the company in strategic matters and special projects. In cooperation with former board member Peter Koppert and board adviser John Budé a supervisory [...] formed in the near future. This newly formed supervisory board will assist the board in achieving the ambitions of the family business. With offices in thirty

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  Wolterinck BV in Beltrum, the Netherlands, is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies [...] products. ‘That is effective around ten days in and if the trees have at least 30% of their leaf cover, Bacillus thuringiensis can also have a good combatting [...] advocate Wolterinck BV is a staunch advocate of Entonem against the oak processionary caterpillar. Ivo de Groot continues, ‘The product has a guaranteed firm

• Western flower thrips

  many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is an especially significant pest in cucumber, sweet pepper, eggplants, and [...] s) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be found on a wide [...] their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves