• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  These patches are brown on white roses and white on red roses. Early damage to a cucumber fruit causes it to grow curved. On sweet peppers , the western [...] strategy: they prick the upper cells of a plant and suck them dry. The drained cells then fill with air and take on a silvery color. Adjacent cells may also [...] species and by crop. And that's not all: thrips can also cause a loss of vigor and production. So put, the consequences can quickly get out of hand. Thrips are

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  these circumstances, you can control spider mites with predatory bugs and gall midges. What's right for you Don't forget: IPM is not a one-size-fits-all solution [...] two-spotted spider mite – and the predatory mite in Spical goes mad for it! You can call on the help of these predatory mites in many crops: vegetables (in the [...] solution. It depends on the crop, the climate, the region, and the expected diseases and pests. You should therefore use Spical in coordination with other

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  stop you from using these natural enemies. It will cost you much more if your product becomes unsaleable or the crop dies! Don't be complacent If you don't [...] thrips control and don't have a solid plan for the whole year, thrips can bring major financial consequences. If you don't do anything at all, thrips could [...] trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention and control is a must. However

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  following tips on board, and you can be assured of an optimal result. Dos Keep an eye on things so that you can spot spider mite in your crop early on. Regular [...] and will help you to keep up and ensure that you use Spidex at just the right time. You should ideally use Spidex on the day that you receive it. If that’s [...] to store it in a cool and dark place. Do not store the product for longer than three days! Do you know how to use Spidex in your crop? You can see the i

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  heatwaves. 4) Consider your compatible sprays There may come a time when you need to do a knockdown spray. Review your options ahead of time, and consider [...] releases. If you are new to the world of beneficial insects, then review the steps below to help you start your biological program off on the right foot: [...] where ant pressure is high. Start by determining which ant species you have to help you decide which bait is appropriate. Apply bait in early spring (Ma

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  chemicals as possible on the flowers and plants that they deliver. This shift inspired Dümmen Orange to set a brand-new course just a few years ago. Modernizing [...] markets Dümmen Orange has a total of 20 branches, 7,700 employees, and a turnover of 355 million euros (about $405 million), making them a giant in the global [...] ambition to be a leader in the modernization of cultivation and markets, the company made sustainability a key focus area in its business operations a few years

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  for the control of a wide­­­­ variety of common pests like whitefly , aphids , thrips , mealybugs , fungus gnats and weevils, on edible and ornamental [...] avoid residues on plant material. Since 2015, it has worked with Koppert to reduce conventional chemical applications, relying mainly on products that won't [...] Isarid , into its Integrated Pest Management program three years ago. What started out as a product used for occasional applications is now their main insecticide

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  are often used preventively, before a pest is known to be present. Many growers use them year-round, a little like a ‘standing army’ designed to combat [...] limonicus These predatory mites feed on the eggs and young larvae of the whitefly . They also eat other pests. They roam 24 hours a day, consuming 90% to 95% of [...] particularly on gerbera and rose, While the ladybird tends to be deployed in whitefly nests or ‘hot spots’, predatory beetles act as a sort of fire e

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

  June 11, 2024

  cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father was a cucumber grower battling with [...] growers quite a bit of technical advice. In this way, we became consultants as well as producers – something we still do to this very day.’ ‘A few things [...] 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

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

  November 8, 2024

  introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol [...] market: 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 [...] product range was expanded with a rearing sachet, Swirski-Mite Plus . Then the Long Duration variant came on the market; due to a different composition, more