Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

We admit that biological control often takes some getting used to. When using chemical products, you immediately see fewer pests and damage, but IPM requires some patience. The same applies to the use

Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

Fungi and bacteria have a bad name because they can cause diseases in humans, animals, and plants. But this is largely undeserved: the majority of fungi and bacteria are actually useful. Plants, human

Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

Just like humans, a tomato crop can also be felled by numerous diseases. Which ones strike depends heavily on the circumstances. But every grower must have something in their bag of tricks to defend a

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Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips definitely count as 'unwelcome guests,' but it's not always easy to find out how the pest got into the greenhouse or field concerned.

Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii can be used in a wide range of crops, such as fruiting vegetables, soft fruits , and ornamental plants . But there is one crop where the swirskii mite does not f

Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

As a tomato grower, you have to keep the crop healthy for almost a year. Your focus shifts throughout the cultivation cycle: in the beginning it's on development and prevention, and afterwards on fung

Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

If you're fighting thrips and whitefly , then Swirski-Mite is an excellent partner in crime. The product contains Amblyseius swirskii , a predatory mite that's not all that picky when it comes to its

IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

A system for sustainable cultivation, in which you minimize use of chemicals; that is integrated pest management (IPM) in a nutshell. You can fully adapt this system to your own crop and company, and

IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

Chemical plant protection was the standard for many years. But these days, chemical products are increasingly unpopular, which is why Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is gaining ground. And we're not