• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  are also partly dependent on fungi and bacteria if they are to continue to function well. The roots live in symbiosis with mycorrhizae (and many other useful [...] related to these ‘passengers.’ Positive Image In fact, it's strange that fungi and bacteria have such a negative image. The reality is that the useful ones [...] stronger and more resilient. The NatuGro system strengthens soil life around the roots while improving mineral absorption, tolerance to stress, and crop and product

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  agricultural systems need to change to ensure improved food security, biodiversity and protect the environment. At the same time the current global pandemic [...] with the attention now firmly focused on their health. People were reminded of the role food plays in their resistance to disease. Within days of the outbreak [...] this is the way to improve future food production where microbial solutions can contribute to soil health and plant stress resilience, a new world to be explored

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 18, 2024

  in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to share. On the podcast [...] sustainable agriculture. Be sure to listen to Part II to hear about a few more tactical topics, like gateway pests to start approaching with biocontrol [...] from Jeremy’s article in the 2024 GrowerTalks BioSolutions Guide . Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  April 9, 2019

  protects the predatory mites and at the same time makes it easier to scatter them through the crop. Scattering is the best method of dispersal in the case [...] variety of species of thrips and the eggs and larvae of whitefly. The predatory mite does not necessarily need insects in order to survive; it can also build [...] you can ensure there are enough predatory mites in the crop to tackle a pest as soon as it appears in the crop! Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  Answer to the Challenges of the Future The How and Why of IPM Thripex Plus is nothing to be afraid of, unless you're a pest. Have you recently been to your [...] hanging on the plant or on a stick in the soil. Don’t panic the pouch is harmless to you, your loved ones, and your pets. The reason for the pouch is that [...] arrival to your garden are dead but so are the pests. There is nothing you need to do with the sachet. Now, as for the plant you do need to plant it or

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  mites that can be used to control several pests. To choose the right species for your purpose it is important to understand the strengths and weaknesses [...] limonicus has the highest numerical response to whiteflies and is the best option when the pest pressure is high. • In laboratory trials the oviposition [...] weaknesses of these mites. Here we provide information to help you to choose the right species for your specific situation. Predatory Mite Two-spotted spider

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  February 9, 2024

  Aubergine (90 ha). The great challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable [...] residues. Trianum has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops [...] out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 19, 2024

  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 [...] vegetables can fluctuate throughout the harvesting season. Being flexible in harvest allows growers to respond to shifts in demand, ensuring that crops [...] Biological Control? The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management Growers nowadays are facing many challenges, constantly adapting to changing conditions

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  Facing the bean seed fly challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop cycle [...] days after the treatment. Beneficial nematodes control bean seed fly (Delia platura) by infecting the fly’s larvae in the soil. When applied to the affected [...] openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  and diminishes the biodiversity. In our view, the present production systems are coming to an end. This is why we have to go back to the basic principles [...] and horticulture. It's the only responsible way in which to pass on the earth to future generations. Driven by Health To be able to realize sustainable health [...] Future Generations The world population will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years and will exceed the 9 billion mark by the year 2050. It is a