• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  Industrial Compostable The sachet is made of a newly-developed foil and is 100% industrial compostable. It satisfies the conditions of the ‘Industrial compostable’ [...] system from a preventative and lightly curative approach is key for overall success during the cropping season. Introduction and establishment of its population [...] challenging and is crucial for releasing the numbers required for real impact. Spical Ulti-Mite offers a patented system which enables the predatory mites

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 11, 2025

  chasing mealybugs into the nooks and crannies of dense crops. If, down the road, some stray mealybugs wander in, Isarid ™ is the way to prevent them from [...] mealybugs and their nasty habit of ruining the retail value of crops. Both adults and juveniles chew on leaves, causing foliage to become misshapen and yellow [...] pressure on the stragglers. You’ll know Isarid ™ is working when you spot infected mealybugs . They become fuzzier and whiter than normal, as the spores multiply

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  August 18, 2021

  chemicals. The working environment is safer. Unlike chemicals, there is no danger of products penetrating the skin. Benefits for the sales chain: The products [...] resistance development. The risk of exceeding government and retail residue standards is low. This is beneficial to the relationship with your retail customer [...] a better image of foodstuffs and ornamental plants, in turn benefiting the overall image of the retail sector. "The How and Why of IPM" Article

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  These bacteria kill the insect and digest the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large [...] This made the process more cost efficient and reduced the ecological footprint of the whole production process. Samples of the solution in the bioreactors [...] production process and the design of intelligent packaging systems. The packaging and logistics departments ensure that the microscopic nematodes get to their

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  January 1, 1970

  2019 and is very happy with how it works. ‘Scouting with the app is much faster thanks to the scanner’s digital image recognition and the link to the Koppert [...] Barry explains, ‘The map of our greenhouses, which is programmed into the app, allows us to see where an infestation is and how it is evolving. It also [...] A major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check up on things remotely – for Lema Tomaten, that’s the job of Koppert employee

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

  August 18, 2021

  mixed in with the carrier material, bran. This bran protects the predatory mites and at the same time makes it easier to scatter them through the crop. Scattering [...] Scattering is the best method of dispersal in the case of a rapidly spreading infestation. If the infestation builds up more slowly, slow-release sachets [...] LD , and Swirski Ulti-Mite . The Amblyseius swirskii predatory mite pierces a wide range of prey and sucks them dry. In this way, a mite attacks the young

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  Regular scouting is the most important aspect, and will help you to keep up and ensure that you use Spidex at just the right time. You should ideally use [...] Spidex is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take the following [...] full-field spreading is a good idea. Don'ts Do not wait too long before use. If you do, the pest will gain an advantage and the predatory mites will have

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  August 18, 2021

  products and artificial fertilizers.’ Technology is becoming cheaper On the other hand, research into the complex interactions between plants and their [...] The Role of Technology in Biological Control The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes [...] changing over the last twenty years and it is now becoming clear that conventional, non-sustainable cultivation has reached its limits. The chemical products

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  rs , it is useful to set out pheromone traps to attract the male butterflies. The damage is caused not by the butterflies, however, but by the caterpillars [...] Aphids The good news is that aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options [...] temperatures and humidity. Focus on plant resilience It is becoming more and more apparent that crop resilience is a crucial factor in the IPM strategy

• Citripar: user – friendly application and sustainable packaging

  March 31, 2025

  simplifies the application process. The hanging mechanism remains unchanged, enabling easy placement of the product in the crop canopy. The new Citripar [...] ficus ) in citrus and grape crops, now features a new packaging designed with the environment and ease of application in mind. The redesigned packaging [...] shares his thoughts on the new Citripar packaging: ‘With this redesign, we aimed to improve both usability and sustainability. The new packaging makes it