4 key benefits of biological crop protection

can fluctuate throughout the harvesting season. Being flexible in harvest allows growers to respond to shifts in demand, ensuring that crops are harvested [...] growers have to start the harvest earlier than planned. By not having to consider a pre-harvest interval, growers can adjust their plans in response to these [...] days to several weeks or months. By not having this limitation when using biological crop protection , growers can manage pests and diseases close to harvest

Biofungicide that gives soil-borne diseases no chance!

fungicides are normally needed to control root disease. Long lasting protection Trianum works preventatively and needs to be applied to the crop as early as possible [...] of pathogens developing resistance to Trianum . It has been used in many countries for many years, and continues to give excellent results. Growers have [...] preferably during propagation. With two formulations to choose from, applying the product could not be easier. Trianum-P is a water dispersible granule (WDG)

Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

in the spring. Quick response to early outbreaks and doing all you can to prevent thrips from hibernating are the keys to success! Some growers only get [...] infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near the top. Western flower thrips , in particular, occasionally drives growers to despair. Thrips is [...] characteristic of thrips. Brown dots can often be seen on flowers. The thrips' strongest strategy is to hibernate in the soil or substrate, meaning they

Natutec Airobreez Brochure

growers to: Directions for use The Natutec Airobreez offers 15 settings to ensure the right dosage for each type of natural enemy applied. Refer to the [...] growing environments. The seven components of the Airobreez are designed to be easily replaceable, extending the usable life of the machine. Specifications [...] protected growing environment. Reaching your crops using manual application can be labour-intensive or impractical. The Airobreez provides an efficient solution

Target pests of beneficial nematodes in stone fruits & nuts

pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum [...] Moth Cydia molesta Capirel Casea S. feltiae S. carpocapsae When to apply Where to apply Targeted pest instar(s) Autumn/Spring Scaffold branches, [...] Soil Summer: cocooned, before population Early autumn: larvae, on their way to overwintering niches 1,5 billion/ha Stone Fruits Peaches / Apricots /

The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius [...] has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures [...] effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable

Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables

every 7 to 10 days, to cover the risk period. Soil Larvae 3 billion/ha Pea moth Cydia nigiricana Apply once caterpillars detected. Repeat 2 to 3 times [...] detected. Apply 2 to 3 times - 3 to 5 days apart. Foliar Larvae 1-2 million/L spray until run off Onions Onion fly Delia antiqua Apply 7 to 14 days after [...] with 7 to 14 days interval. Soil Larvae 1,5 to 3 billion/ha Lettuce Caterpillars Various species Apply once caterpillars detected. Repeat 2 to 3 times

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Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

natural enemies to encourage the uptake of biological control in less developed countries Dr Trevor Nicholls, CABI CEO, said he was proud to be working alongside [...] alongside Koppert to help solve problems in agriculture and the environment. ‘We look forward to continuous research into existing and new innovative non-chemical [...] integrated pest management solutions that ultimately allow farmers to grow more and lose less to agricultural pests and diseases.’ Following the signing of the