• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  see the damage to the crop decrease. If treatment with nematodes is successful, you will see less damage. With thrips too, the crop damage should reduce [...] indicator that the treatment has been effective! The level of damage to your crop is also a good indicator of whether or not the nematodes are proving effective

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  management (IPM) in a nutshell. You can fully adapt this system to your own crop and company, and there is always something new to learn. But how do you get [...] tips for preventing diseases and pests, strengthening and protecting your crop, using natural enemies, and the combination with chemical products. It also [...] Every grower who starts with IPM must first learn what works best in their crop and under their conditions. Experience shows that perseverance leads to results

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 18, 2021

  the reproduction. The spider mite tends to appear in the same spots in the crop. In greenhouses, this is typically on plants close to the entrance or where [...] species of spider mite. Some have evolved to ‘specialize’ in just a few crops, while others are nothing more than gluttons! The most comment species is [...] two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), which attacks a wide variety of crops. The spider mite is fast becoming resistant to pesticides and Integrated

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  mite Although, the spider mite is always a threat, this doesn’t mean that a crop will always suffer. There are ways to keep spider mites at bay, one of them [...] these two beneficials are more effective against spider mite. For indoor crops, a combination of Spical -Plus and Spidex is particularly effective at c [...] mites’ strength lies in how these two beneficials work together. In outdoor crops only the curative treatment with Spidex is used, leaving Phytoseiulus to

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  August 18, 2021

  world of practice. Peter Maes points to outdoor crops, where Koppert is continuing to gain ground in major crops such as maize, soya, and sugar cane. Drones [...] that greater understanding of the interactions would allow us to cultivate crops in a much more natural and therefore more sustainable way and in many cases [...] professional cultivation even more natural and much less dependent on chemical crop protection products and artificial fertilizers.’ Technology is becoming cheaper

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  g various tarsonemid mites. Spider mite can cause severe damage in many crops. These mites are located on the underside of the leaf and are therefore not [...] ve and lightly curative approach is key for overall success during the cropping season. Introduction and establishment of its population can, especially [...] compostable’ standard. The sachets can therefore be disposed of together with the crop waste.

• Show Whitefly a Yellow Card

  August 10, 2021

  and mass trapping. These sticky traps are vital for weekly checks of pests. Crop checks are also important for detecting pests. Ask your consultant about [...] about the best approach if you detect whitefly or other pests in your crop. Outstanding quality Independent research has established that Horiver sticky traps

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  greenhouse. Other factors also play a role, such as humidity and the type of crop. An additional point is that western flower thrips love both plant juices [...] juices and pollen, multiplying much faster on flowering plants than on a crop without flowers. A female can lay one to two hundred eggs that hatch within a

• BioSolutions for Redheaded Flea Beetle

  generate meager results. The adults are remarkably strikes high-value crops such as hydranges, cornus, resistant to treatment and lost individuals are [...] on their observations and conversations. Starting with an overview of the crop and current BioSolution in place, it details what is working and any problems [...] latest innovations in biocontrols with practical, field-tested results on crops both large and small. They’ve confronted most problems firsthand and built

• Koppert at IPPS Louisville

  October 1, 2025

  in Louisville. Chris has spent his career working in a variety of nursery crops. Collaborating with growers, he creates comprehensive integrated pest management