• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  already in the starting blocks before the problems start. You're fully prepared, both for expected infestations and unexpected intruders. In short, the use [...] as a valued supplier. The requirements in this area are sure to increase further in the future. Always prepared Besides these general advantages of IPM, [...] but you are always ready - just in case. Biological control also offers major advantages: advanced investments result in higher productivity and better-quality

• Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection

  August 18, 2021

  giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained [...] find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens [...] Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving

• Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite

  October 12, 2020

  – usually on the underside of the leaf, but this may cover the whole crop in particularly with severe infestations. The predatory mite in Spical , Neoseiulus [...] solution against the entire ‘spider mite family’! Harmful spider mites come in all sorts of species and sizes. Most spider mites (and there are 1,200 different [...] all species of spider mite: Two-spotted spider mite The best-known and most widespread harmful mite is the two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  crop management systems are playing an ever more crucial role in a business’ ability to produce successfully in the future and achieve their goals. What [...] plant protection products, plus emission restrictions), and the fact that diseases and pests are becoming resistant to certain agents all make it increasingly [...] maximizing production in the short and long term. ICM measures include optimum crop rotation, choice of varieties, fertilization and soil health, water

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  January 8, 2025

  essential. With the Airobreez, we’ve accomplished that and more." Located in the Netherlands' Westland region, Labeau specializes in breeding and propagating [...] “The Airobreez has transformed our approach to biological crop protection ," says Tim from Labeau in the Netherlands. "Our greenhouse layout and equipment [...] efficiency, and labor savings in dispersing beneficial organisms – used for biological crop protection . "The device is lightweight, easy to handle, and quick

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future,’ [...] when it came to the experiments in his cucumber crop and soon neighbour growers and others became curious about what he was doing in his greenhouse. At [...] of the predatory mite, my father began to show some success. Jan Koppert led the way ‘The company was set up by my father and my brother Peter in 1967

• Mealybugs and scales

  January 1, 1970

  resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do not produce honeydew. The concealed habit and the protective [...] inflict damage on the crop in various ways: nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and/or yellowing of [...] unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of

• Spider mites and other mites

  January 1, 1970

  characteristics and feeding habits. Plant mites generally thrive in warm and dry conditions, which is why they are often problematic in greenhouses and during hot [...] spider mites are typically less than 1 millimeter in size, and range in color from pale yellow to green, brown, or red. They have eight legs and are closely [...] leaves (small white or yellow spots), and webbing on leaves and stems. The leaves may also become distorted or curled, and the plant may appear stunted or

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  Aphids and mealybugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many crops in which hotspots can grow explosively. With fewer and fewer chemical [...] resulted in a new product marketed under the name, Chrysopa-E , which uses the egg stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage [...] available While the larval product is supplied in a 6-litre bucket containing 10,000 larvae, the eggs are delivered in a 90 ml canister containing 100,000 eggs

• Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM!

  January 15, 2024

  production system and managed to drastically increase the concentration. We're keeping our original formulations but now have the 125k in the same-sized packaging [...] grow the family and add on a new size – 125,000! While we could have just made a bigger container and pumped up the numbers, we went back to the drawing [...] feltiae ) are the undisputed heavyweight champs of cleanup for Fungus Gnat blow-ups, they leave a bit to be desired in terms of longevity in the growing