• Big impact starts small

  April 30, 2023

  micro products are small, really small. And although they are not visible to the naked eye, they have a big impact. The living organisms in our micro products [...] ts. In addition, growers don't have to worry about the harvest interval. These are all important reasons why our micro products are a valuable and effective [...] products are a great way to biologically control various soil-borne diseases and foliar pests and are an effective alternative to chemicals. Products like

• Wireless Beehome

  January 1, 1970

  depending placement and greenhouse construction. The moment of opening and closing the hive entrance can be controlled by a signal from the climate computer [...] after receipt The battery of the Wireless Beehome receiver can last for two seasons if the receivers are switched off after removal from the greenhouse. [...] With the Wireless Beehome system, the hive entrance of the Natupol hives can be opened and closed automatically on set times. When assimilation lights

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  disorientate the males and leave them unable to locate the females. Another technique is to use the pheromones to lure the butterflies and moths to a trap [...] following are absolute must-knows. Most butterfly species that are active during the day have a striking color. The nocturnal moths are often an inconspicuous [...] inconspicuous brown and greyish color. Numerous caterpillars are causing problems worldwide. In protected and open-field crops, caterpillars of the following b

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  February 1, 2025

  late. For the best treatment options the key is to target beetles at the vulnerable larval phase, when there are high numbers of them down in the potting [...] promptly and aggressively. "Isarid™, a fungus, attacks more slowly, lasting longer in the soil. Timing of the application can be important for the products’ [...] products’ efficacy, and there are a few different methods for getting deep down to where the larvae are located. Schedule some time in February to consult with

• Acadian

  January 1, 1970

  compounds that modify the physiological processes in plants, promoting root and plant growth, improving nutrient use efficiency, and contributing to better [...] fungicides and fertilizers. Some pH adjustments may be required with acidic mixtures. Add surfactants after the product has completely dissolved in the tank [...] thoroughly mix ACADIAN® Liquid Seaweed Concentrate with the water in the tank prior to adding the calcium product. If interaction of chemicals is unknown

• Aphipar

  January 1, 1970

  mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first [...] parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts [...] Carrier Wood chips. Application Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction

• FAQ Nematodes

  January 1, 1970

  Packaging and formulation What is the substance the nematodes are packed in? In order for the nematodes to survive during transport and storage they need to [...] temperatures and certainly not outside a host. Only if the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes [...] nematodes belong to the genus Heterorhabditis or Steinernema. In addition, there are a number of other genera and species, but they are found in much smaller

• Thripex

  January 1, 1970

  crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the [...] Carrier Bran. Application Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Bucket: Use a spoon [...] thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size

• Atheta

  January 1, 1970

  depending in large par on the prey population density. Appearance Atheta coriaria are typically light to dark-brown – in many cases almost black – in color [...] back the top 1-2 cm. of the growing media. Adults are non-diapausing under greenhouse light conditions. Population will fluctuate throughout the growing [...] their abdomen, in a way resembling a scorpion. These beneficial insects move quite quickly and are capable of flight when needed. Life cycle The complete life

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

  January 1, 1970

  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 [...] bodies. Co-owner and general director Ivo de Groot has witnessed the effect of Koppert’s nematode product Entonem on the oak processionary caterpillar. ‘We’ve [...] Bacillus thuringiensis -based products. ‘That is effective around ten days in and if the trees have at least 30% of their leaf cover, Bacillus thuringiensis can