• The top ten pests in roses

  August 17, 2022

  cells and sucks them dry. It also injects enzymes into the plant that can cause side effects, such as yellow discoloration. In addition, the whitefly transmits [...] Aphids Aphids come in all types of species and sizes. They remove nutrients from the plant and disturb the hormone balance, resulting in growth disorders [...] larvae of butterflies and moths. They can feed on large amounts of leaves, causing damage to the crop in this way. The species of caterpillar causing problems

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes also act on Macrolophus [...] been practising IPM for as long as it has existed in France. We saw that it was effective. We have used Capsanem on several blocks to regulate the bug [...] cultivation, in Châteaurenard near Marseille, and have done for four generations. We have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector

• Koppert Partners with Nitrasoil in Argentina

  July 19, 2019

  company into a new sector in the agricultural market: inoculants. With the acquisition of the industrial unit in Argentina and its portfolio of inoculants [...] Koppert’s commercial director in Brazil, Gustavo Herrmann, this is a strategic acquisition, as it expands Koppert’s footprint in South America. 'We estimate [...] Systems, a Dutch company specialized in biological crop protection , has acquired the Argentine company Nitrasoil. In addition to the physical expansion

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  the crop. Managing humidity in winter While dehumidifying tunnels/greenhouses in winter, it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees. Sometimes, worker [...] persist, the greater the impact on the bumblebees and their performance. Right climate for bumblebee pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the [...] incubating the brood when it gets colder. Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  nematodes are resuspended in water and dispersed over the crop by using spraying/irrigation systems most commonly used in agriculture. But… you are not [...] nematodes set out in search of their prey by actually hunting or ambushing prey insect. Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural body [...] the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  August 18, 2021

  excellent partner in crime. The product contains Amblyseius swirskii , a predatory mite that's not all that picky when it comes to its daily meal. It eats many [...] But if your crop is grown in tunnels, in the open air, or if it's always very humid, Swirski Ulti-Mite is a better solution. It has the same composition [...] more than proved its effectiveness in practice. This means that integrated crop protection is even possible in suboptimal conditions. In short, there is

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  sometimes provide a solution, but it mainly works with high temperatures and humidity. Focus on plant resilience It is becoming more and more apparent [...] Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips The integrated control (IPM) of thrips is strongly based on predatory mites . The most effective [...] greatest assets in your efforts to combat this pest. As the population of spider mites increases rapidly under dry, hot conditions, it is advisable to

• Jeremy Webber Discusses Limonica In GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 1, 2025

  Koppert’s US Ornamental Consultant Team Manager, Jeremy Webber, has an article in the February, 2025 edition of GrowerTalks magazine. In A Meaner Mite [...] deep dive covers how active the mite is in much cooler weather, its mean attitude toward other bugs , and its capacity to breed faster to keep up with [...] teams in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern (IPM) strategies to share. His extensive background in the industry

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  This trend in level of infestation pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand graphs. ‘It's about that line. Is it going up? Down? Or is it staying the [...] company's six locations in Voorne-Putten. In total, this amounts to a 28-hectare area. Jan has used the Natutec Scout app since its market launch. Last year [...] recognized. I now have more trust in the result.’ From Jan’s point of view, it is not even about the exact number of whitefly stuck on the sticky traps. ‘No,’ he

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  population over time, it will cost more money in the long run. Don’t store the product for too long after receiving it, and don’t store it in the wrong conditions [...] time. You should ideally use Spidex on the day that you receive it. If that’s not possible, make sure to store it in a cool and dark place. Do not store [...] the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take the following tips on board, and you can be assured