• Ten facts about Fusarium

  December 9, 2021

  forms which all specialize in one or just a few crops. This species of Fusarium grows inside the plant vessels resulting in the wilting that is characteristic [...] This fungus is incredibly hardy and can survive in the soil, on crop remnants, on machines and tools, and in parts of the greenhouse structure. Even seeds [...] 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

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 12, 2021

  driving up the infestation level in crops that may already be under some stress, such as in hot and dry conditions. In this situation, it’s useful to reinforce [...] inhibits production in vegetable and ornamental crops and can even render them unsaleable, which can easily cost thousands of dollars in turnover! Early release [...] spider mite, you can be sure that Spical will waste no time getting to work in case of an emergency. Not only does this prevent considerable damage, but

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 19, 2021

  lazy. The latter is often found in groups low in the crop, and you will almost never find them on the sticky traps. In short, a busy, striped insect is [...] Most growers know when there are thrips in their crop. After all, there are not very many tiny, slender insects that look like thrips . More difficult [...] as this varies depending on the ambient temperature and the food source. In this respect, thrips are real chameleons! Females of the western flower thrips

• Biofungicide that gives soil-borne diseases no chance!

  January 21, 2021

  used in amenity turf. Proven by research Since its development at Cornell University, Trianum has been tested extensively throughout the globe in both [...] growth retarding effects, Trianum allows crops to grow healthily, resulting in increased uniformity and reduced wastage from sub-standard plants. The unique [...] no chance of pathogens developing resistance to Trianum . It has been used in many countries for many years, and continues to give excellent results. Growers

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  two different nymph stages in the spider mite. The adult spider mite, i.e., a mite in its fifth stage of development, can vary in color quite considerably [...] y. Adult females are half a millimeter in size, and their bodies are oval in shape. Males are smaller and narrower, with a slightly pointed back. They [...] worth knowing that you can find all stages on the underside of the leaves. Get in touch with our experts Oops, an error occurred! Code: 2026042307590172f2be00

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  the plants, you can also check whether numbers are in decline. Thrips always need a combined approach. In the early stages of cultivation, predatory mites [...] drying out, and shrinkage – the nematodes are doing their job The nematodes in Entonem ( Steinernema feltiae ) and Capsanem ( Steinernema carpocapsae ) penetrate [...] see the small nematodes wriggling inside the caterpillar. Infected larvae in a humid environment can quickly become slimy. After that, you will not see

• Release Spical predatory mites as soon as possible!

  February 2, 2023

  predatory mites in the bottles of Spical will decrease sharply while spider mite numbers grow in your crop. They survive a little longer in the Spical-Plus [...] as ever, they do much better in a crop with their favorite food. Storage advice If you can’t release the predatory mites in your crop immediately, you can [...] them for one or two days at most. You must store the packaging horizontally, in a dark place, and at a temperature of no more than 8 to 10°C. Contact our

• World Food Day 2021

  October 15, 2021

  World Food Prize in 2019. Land of connections - Resilience Food Stories In this video Sjoerd Wartena tell us how he started a goat farm in France and underwent [...] with Simon Groot - a pioneer in seed breeding - and how he and his company, East West Seed, encouraged small-scale farmers in South East Asia to use quality [...] underwent a metamorphosis in lifestyle by living off the land and sharing knowledge. He started the Terre de Liens in 2003 to buy farms for a growing community

• Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

  August 18, 2021

  healthy for almost a year. Your focus shifts throughout the cultivation cycle: in the beginning it's on development and prevention, and afterwards on fungi [...] during crop rotation is to carefully clean the empty greenhouse, everything in the greenhouse, and equipment, to ensure a clean start. For many years, most [...] but nowadays growers invest more time and do a really thorough job. Keep in mind: if you have staggered planting times, you must prevent pests on an older

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no time! The temperature in particular determines how quickly the problem spreads: the higher [...] are and the faster they multiply. This is why the insects feel so at home in a warm greenhouse. Other factors also play a role, such as humidity and the