• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  ensue; the host is eaten from the inside out. The bacteria start by liquefying the innards, and then the nematodes slurp up the contents. At the end all [...] good indicator that the treatment has been effective! The level of damage to your crop is also a good indicator of whether or not the nematodes are proving [...] explosion in the life of butterflies and moths Spot the caterpillar! Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 18, 2022

  prepared for the main threats. Thrips and spider mites are right at the top of the list! Thrips Various types of thrips exist, but they all employ the same strategy: [...] Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. They can feed on large amounts of leaves, causing damage to the crop in this way. The species of caterpillar [...] several variants of this insect. Mealybugs suck the sap out of plants and weaken them. The sugars in the sap are secreted out again by the bugs and form honeydew

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  article in the February 2026 issue of GrowerTalks. It’s an insightful take on the bio vs chemical pesticide dynamic. Titled Bios To The Rescue , the piece presents [...] a handful of situations where you can use bios to clean up nightmare pest scenarios without having to dip into your chemical locker. In the article, Jeremy [...] he shares the main reason BCA consultants recommend chemical pesticides for spider mite knockdown. Jeremy Webber is an IPM expert and the National Ornamental

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  compostable. It satisfies the conditions of the ‘Industrial compostable’ standard. The sachets can therefore be disposed of together with the crop waste. [...] devastating pest the biological way; Spical Ulti-Mite is part of the futureproof solution. Fully Industrial Compostable The sachet is made of a newly-developed [...] conditions. Three Times as Many Predatory Mites The sachet provides a better environment for the rearing system of predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus . It

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  enemies have recently been spread by drone over the vast strawberry fields of California. Hairs limit the speed of movement Unfortunately, all that glitters [...] over the leaves of crops that grow hairs or glandular hairs – the tomato plant for example. In this crop, predatory bugs and gall midges are the natural [...] about spider mites Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Spider mite is a global

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  April 16, 2019

  in no time! The temperature in particular determines how quickly the problem spreads: the higher the temperature it is, the more active the thrips are and [...] 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 type [...] species of thrips). And under optimum conditions, a population of western flower thrips is even capable of doubling within just four days! Thrips are extremely

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  contains the predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus . The younger stages of the spider mite are in particular danger if this predatory mite is on the prowl [...] mite, Stratiolaelaps scimitus, that live on the soil around the plant and eat the thrips pupae that fall to the ground. [...] keep spider mites at bay, one of them being predatory mites – the spider mite slayers. Using predatory mites as part of preventative and curative treatments

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  Martínez. ‘At the same time, the quality of the product and the reliability of supply are also important in our approach. We also put a great deal of energy into [...] wasn't the case. We had no understanding of the supply chain through which the product was delivered to us, and we didn't know that we could check the quality [...] incredibly thankful for the support he gives us.’ Biological crop protection is of the utmost importance for the director and owner of Plántulas de Tetela

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 19, 2024

  Control? The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management Growers nowadays are facing many challenges, constantly adapting to changing conditions. One of these [...] reducing bottlenecks in the supply chain. Enhancing profitability Market demand for fruit and vegetables can fluctuate throughout the harvesting season. Being [...] Harvesting flexibility Weather conditions can significantly impact the moment of harvest. Unforeseen events like rain, storms, or unexpected temperature

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 8, 2021

  fitted the unit onto our heating pipes and it allows us to distribute Thripex and Chrysopa really accurately," Angel explains. "The two arms of the tool [...] use and takes care of all these problems. We now spend less than a quarter of the time we used to spend on dispersal and the accuracy of application has improved [...] about innovation." Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company