• Rhyzobug FAQ

  Rhyzobug be combined with other products? Yes, with all other natural enemies. The combination with Aphytis, a parasitic wasp to control armoured scales [...] round and vary in colour from white to dark-brown. The scale is not connected to the body. What damage symptoms refer to armoured scales? No honeydew. The [...] positive. Who can apply the product into the crop and is it safe to use? Everyone is able to apply Rhyzobug. It is safe for the user and no permits are required

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  celebrated annually on 16 October to promote global awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and to highlight the need to ensure healthy diets for [...] change, and a rising cost of living. World Food Day is a day on which to think about ways to achieve food security for everyone. ‘Now that we are increasingly [...] most versatile crops which can adapt to almost any climate in the world offering high yields. ‘It is important to focus on sustainable and culturally adapted

• Trianum can hold its ground

  February 2, 2023

  Trichoderma fungi a chance to develop fully. Side-effects database If you want to be 100% sure that a specific product is not harmful to Trianum , then look at [...] the door to other diseases and pests The Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungus in Trianum is incredibly hardy. It can be used in combination with many other [...] important not to use products containing chlorine or hydrogen peroxide in the drip irrigation lines before, during, and after treatment to give the Trichoderma

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  necessity in order to recognize and ‘identify’ them. Where should you look to find insects? This varies by crop and by pest. Sometimes you need to focus on the [...] example, are easy to identify. In the case of crop wilting, it is more difficult to determine the culprit, as there can be various causes. And to diagnose a bacterial [...] bacterial disease, you really need to ‘fly in’ an expert. Scouting for nature's little helpers Another recommendation is to keep the natural enemies in good

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  quality. It works out very well, but we have to do a lot of work to get there." A strong army in the crop With their key customers placing extremely stringent [...] stringent requirements on crop protection , the company needs to resort to biological control methods to fight pests wherever possible. The most troublesome pests [...] would to me be a better place to start." New issues Consultant Wim van der Meer agrees. "More uniformity would be nice as growers are always having to contend

• Red Headed Flea Beetle Eradication Described in April 2025 GrowerTalks Issue

  February 25, 2025

  subsequent trials, and paints a picture of the work that still needs to be done with respect to rate, location, timing, and application methods of the biosolution [...] journey from discovery to practical, efficient use of a biocontrol in the ornamental plant industry—especially if you’re dealing with red headed flea beetle [...] voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for biological

• Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert

  May 18, 2026

  from IPM to Integrated Plant Health . Based in the Netherlands, HortiDaily provides up-to-date information on technology, cultivation, and markets to growers [...] chemical crop protection to biological or hybrid systems, and the defining change in mindset from reactive intervention to proactive, or preventive, pest [...] her masters in horticulture at Penn State. Heidi is available to discuss pest problems with growers and offer possible solutions. You can contact her at:

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  but we continue to spend a great deal of time and effort to ensure that Spidex remains at the top of growers’ options when it comes to the most effective [...] Koppert thanks to its great results and the high egg-laying performance of our Spidex mites. Reason enough for it to be a prime product to keep improving [...] mites are very vulnerable and require special care to ensure that they are healthy and comfortable enough to reproduce. We are continuously looking for ways

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  is enough for the mold spores to germinate. That's why it's important to work cleanly and neatly. Prevention is the way to fight this fungus. How? By ensuring [...] conditions are unfavorable, the damage can get out of hand. To avoid this, it's important to know the following 'Botrytis facts'. Botrytis is also called [...] leaves, flowers, fruit, or the stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of these dead cells

• Jeremy Webber Discusses Limonica In GrowerTalks Magazine

  January 30, 2025

  weather, its mean attitude toward other bugs , and its capacity to breed faster to keep up with fast-breeding prey. He also explores how Limonica fits into [...] Jeremy works with experienced teams in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern (IPM) strategies to share. His [...] voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for biological