• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  disrupting the natural balance within the crop. A choice of predatory mites In ornamental crops, predatory mites are the foot soldiers in the battle against [...] in the case of the Rollertraps – also to capturing and removing as many flying specimens as possible. First, of course, you have to ensure that the thrips [...] as sweet peppers and aubergines, the preventative introduction of the predatory bug Orius is an important basis in the fight against thrips. But beware:

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  Plug the supplied timer into the power socket on the transmitter casing. Insert the plug of the short cable coming out of the transmitter into the timer [...] two hives). If so, use the piece of polystyrene supplied with the receiver. Place this at the rear of the receiver on top of the Natupol hive to provide [...] Positioning of the receiver 15 Operating the receiver 15 Use of the receiver’s menu 15 Testing the closing mechanism without entering the menu 16

• FAQ Nematodes

  host to this group of nematodes. By far the most nematodes belong to the group of saprophytes. These nematodes are harmless and live of dead organic matter [...] if finer than 0.3 mm. If there is any doubt, remove all filters. What pressure can be on the pump and the spray boom? The pressure on the nozzle may not [...] Infected larvae will change color because of the growth of the bacteria and nematodes. In case of Heterorhabditis pink-reddish and Steinernema yellow-brownish

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  Why use Rhyzobug? It reduces the number of pesticide applications Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide blacklist in the value chain Contributes to [...] introduction as soon as the first armored scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and tap the beetles directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha [...] introducing a species of ladybird – Rhyzobius lophanthae – that will help growers control various types of armored scales in their crops. The species is proving

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  requires some patience. The same applies to the use of Swirski-Mite , which contains the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii . The predatory mites in Swirski-Mite [...] are the fresh eggs and the youngest larvae; for thrips , the first and second larval stages. This means that you may still notice adult pests in the beginning [...] even when the natural enemies are working hard to contain the problem. So you may still see the adult whitefly happily flying around during the first days

• Acadian label

  presence of other materials or the manner of use or application, all of which are beyond the control of the manufacturer. In no case shall the manufacturer [...] because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials or the manner of use or application, all of which are beyond the control of the [...] periods of stress. To achieve the desired results, the levels of major and minor nutrients must be adequate to support the increase in production. The following

• From Grower To Biological Pest Control Expert

  June 2, 2026

  made the transition from grower to biological pest control expert. He shares the interesting origins of the beneficial industry, including the significance [...] significance of a simple cucumber plant. He also delves into the role of Swirski-Mite in building the company to what it is today, and Koppert’s strength in [...] California and Michigan to meet the demand of their American growers. While quality products are the building blocks of a good integrated pest management

• Rhyzobug Brochure

  Reduces the number of pesticide applications • Reduces the number of active ingredients • Makes it able to comply to the black pesticide list in the value [...] 200 100 Untreated 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 R. lophanthae Weeks after predator release A. nerii / 10 cm2 150 The effect of Rhyzobius lophanthae on Aspidiotis [...] Untreated 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R. lophanthae Weeks after predator release Infested leaves / hotspot 150 The effect of Rhyzobius lophanthae

• Jeremy Webber Discusses Limonica In GrowerTalks Magazine

  January 30, 2025

  an article in the February, 2025 edition of GrowerTalks magazine. In A Meaner Mite For A Badder Bug he gives an overview and history of the apex predator [...] 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 [...] against common pests, including the elusive pepper thrips (Thrips parvispinus or TP). His deep dive covers how active the mite is in much cooler weather

• FytoFert S FPL

  entry into drains, waters, sewages, etc. of the product; contact immediately the municpal technical management if the product enters such bodies. FIRST AID: [...] volume to ensure thorough coverage. Maximum number of applications per season is 7. Seek the advise of the county agricultural representative or a professional [...] arriving from disregard of instructions for use. Information regarding the contents and levels of metals in this product is available on the internet at http://aapfco