• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  crops. The damage caused by chemical plant protection is often underestimated. However, the fact is that some active ingredients - and certainly the excipients [...] Strategies Are No Longer Enough Why Is Thrips parvispinus Changing the Rules of the Game? Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore [...] simultaneously. If released preventatively, Swirskii is already in the starting blocks before the problems start. You're fully prepared, both for expected

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production system [...] according to Lex Scheffers, is very effective. The predatory soil mite and thrips predator Macro-Mite is also used to combat the eggs of the Duponchelia moth. Pheromone

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  a feltiae Doing the right things in order to build a solid reputation, even if the buyers don't follow the same path yet: that is the philosophy on which [...] continue to keep the sciarid fly under control with Entonem and Capsanem . This is both thanks to the quality of the product and the excellent assistance [...] thankful for the support he gives us.’ Biological crop protection is of the utmost importance for the director and owner of Plántulas de Tetela. ‘That is why the

• Pests and Pals Webinar: Watch the Recording Now!

  March 19, 2025

  Biological pest control is revolutionizing the way growers manage pests and pathogens—naturally and sustainably. In collaboration with Farmer Bailey , [...] target pests like aphids and thrips The role of beneficial microbes in protecting crops against pathogens like Fusarium The benefits of proactive biocontrol [...] g biological solutions into your pest management plan Missed the Live Webinar? Watch the Recording!

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  beyond From greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling [...] mites now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research [...] impact Today, the demand for biocontrol in fruit trees and open-field crops is growing rapidly. And once again, predatory mites are leading the way. Natural

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  application Application is straightforward: simply hang the sachets near the first signs of spider mites or distribute them evenly across the crop during early [...] ensuring a sustained and consistent release throughout the crop during 2 weeks. By applying the sachets at the first sign of spider mite presence or hotspot formation [...] The fight against spider mites takes another step forward with the launch of Spidex Vital Go , developed by Koppert. Building on decades of expertise,

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 20, 2022

  ground, which is crucial to achieving good, high-quality yields both now and in the future. Or you could say: integrated crop management is the key to sustainable [...] Strategies Are No Longer Enough Why Is Thrips parvispinus Changing the Rules of the Game? Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore [...] produce successfully in the future and achieve their goals. What is integrated crop management? ‘Integrated Crop Management’ (ICM) is a holistic approach that

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  Fusarium Fusarium is a soil-borne fungus that manifests in many different ways. The symptoms of the disease caused by this fungus, which causes the disease Fusarium [...] infection can still cause the plant to weaken, opening the door to parasites that target weakness, such as the pathogen Pythium . But there is a solution: by applying [...] potatoes if there are also nematodes in the soil. The nematodes puncture the tubers, creating little wounds that allow the fungi to penetrate. In other crops

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  across the greenhouse is exceptional, ensuring optimal distribution of the biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double duct system, the Airobreez [...] Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company has benefited from this advanced application device [...] “The Airobreez has transformed our approach to biological crop protection ," says Tim from Labeau in the Netherlands. "Our greenhouse layout and equipment

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  bugs and predatory beetles are also effective. The following is a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly. Predatory mites Amblyseius [...] 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 the eggs and larvae [...] s eremicus Encarsia formosa is particularly effective at combating the greenhouse whitefly , while Eretmocerus eremicus is primarily used against tobacco