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

  October 21, 2024

  you,’ says Tim Bossinga. The Product Manager has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely [...] It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new [...] still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success. ‘The fact that Swirski-Mite

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 4, 2023

  them. As a result, nematodes contribute to the better health of people and the planet. Improved formula The answers to agricultural challenges lie in nature [...] beans. And the carefully developed formula and packaging simplify the transition from chemical to biocontrol solutions. Our nematode solutions are sustainably [...] beneficial nematodes to support the transition to sustainable agriculture is enormous. And because of our dedication to research, the opportunities for replacing

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  or they are not effective enough to keep the balance. These organisms then become pests which need to be controlled to prevent damage. Native organisms [...] and, for centuries, it was the only way to control pests. Natural enemies were collected from the original source of the pest and released in areas where [...] where pests needed control. the aim was to achieve the establishment of the natural enemy, as well as maintaining long-term control. A well recorded example

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

  October 12, 2020

  small webs – usually on the underside of the leaf, but this may cover the whole crop in particularly with severe infestations. The predatory mite in Spical [...] drives quite a few growers around the world to despair. If conditions are hot and dry, you can almost guarantee that the two-spotted spider mite will rear [...] falter, leading to an explosion in fruit spider mite numbers. Spider mites can also quickly become resistant to chemicals, so Spical really is the ideal solution

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  NatuGro? And what level of nitrogen makes the plants more attractive to aphids , for example, and what is the precise reason for this? What are the limits and [...] and what are the target values? These are the questions to which we want to find answers.’ Standard treatment with NatuGro In the study, being carried [...] result, the successful approach used in California is not easy to copy to other countries. In the Netherlands, for example, it has not been possible to achieve

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  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 [...] nothing to be afraid of, unless you're a pest. Have you recently been to your local nursery looking for just the perfect flower or plant to add to your garden [...] 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 it has been fighting

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  know what action to take if you find whitefly in your crop. What are the options? When should I do what? Determine the strategy that you intend to follow [...] follow and stick to it. Scout the crop thoroughly. Is the infestation localized to one spot or spread throughout the crop? To choose an effective control method [...] know that you need to take action as quickly as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most effective method of control? The following tips

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  biological solutions. ‘We all want to move forward when it comes to plant health as this forms the basis for sustainable food production systems for the future [...] invited to raise global awareness on how plant health can help to secure and improve food supply, reduce poverty, and protect the environment. The call for [...] for papers comes in the wake of a unique conference that will take place at the World Forum in The Hague from 9 – 11 September 2020. The United Nations has

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  with all the solutions and expertise to fulfil the ever-growing demand for high quality produce in the Gulf region." The CEO and founder of Armela Farms [...] Together with several leaders in the Dutch horticultural sector, Koppert Biological Systems is helping to build the largest automated and data-driven vegetable [...] Farms, Avir Shah, says they aim to produce products that exceed the community’s expectations and reduce the reliance on imported, highly-priced products. "We

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  mites. The pests that cause the biggest problems vary from one country to another, and even between regions. Nevertheless, all growers need to be able [...] able to tackle the top four pests: spider mite, whitefly , aphids , and caterpillars . Spider Mite Spider mite is an enemy to many crops around the world. [...] and movements are hard to detect, making control a complicated matter. Good to know: mealy bugs were among the very first pests to be combated with natural