• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 29, 2021

  Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips Biocontrol [...] Biocontrol for Spider Mites 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 [...] you use Spidex . Take the following tips on board, and you can be assured of an optimal result. Dos Keep an eye on things so that you can spot spider mite

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

  October 12, 2020

  sorts of species and sizes. Most spider mites (and there are 1,200 different species) make characteristic, small webs – usually on the underside of the leaf [...] Panonychus citri ) is not only a problem in citrus fruits but also in tree nursery crops, such as Skimmia. Spical is a perfect part of a biological control strategy [...] Control? Spider mite is the favorite food of the predatory mite in Spical , whose appetite for all species of spider mites means it can be used in many

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  plants, with Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company has benefited from this advanced application [...] make using larger application devices for biocontrol challenging, so finding a compact solution with extensive coverage was essential. With the Airobreez [...] coverage across the greenhouse is exceptional, ensuring optimal distribution of the biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double duct system, the

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature, wherein [...] The time of endless Excel sheets with rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched [...] important within this cultivation. This is why we not only conduct a weekly count of all sticky traps but also engage everyone working in the greenhouse

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  April 18, 2019

  and the development of new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical plant protection [...] . IPM combines the use of natural enemies with minimal use of chemicals. Biological if possible, chemical if necessary. It is a flexible system that can [...] can always be adapted to new circumstances. We provide a summary of the major reasons for the switch from chemicals to integrated pest management. Many

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

  November 8, 2024

  introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol [...] biocontrol agent is effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, [...] bullseye The introduction of Amblyseius swirskii marked a huge step forward in the combined control of the major thrips species and greenhouse and tobacco

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

  September 30, 2024

  introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol [...] biocontrol agent is effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, [...] bullseye The introduction of Amblyseius swirskii marked a huge step forward in the combined control of the major thrips species and greenhouse and tobacco

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  examples of predators that are particularly fond of whitefly , but predatory bugs and predatory beetles are also effective. The following is a brief overview [...] the eggs and young larvae of the whitefly . They also eat other pests. They roam 24 hours a day, consuming 90% to 95% of the eggs and larvae. Predatory [...] are often used preventively, before a pest is known to be present. Many growers use them year-round, a little like a ‘standing army’ designed to combat

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  traps to monitor whether a particular insect is present, and some types of pheromone traps can play a role in pest control. The use of attractants in this [...] it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves, and in others the bottom. Good monitoring requires a lot of knowledge about pests! Sticky traps and [...] development of a pest. For example, mealy bugs , spider mites , and other mites never appear on sticky traps. And this also applies to fungi, of course. For

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  set a brand-new course just a few years ago. Modernizing cultivation and markets Dümmen Orange has a total of 20 branches, 7,700 employees, and a turnover [...] Uganda. Was it possible to achieve a production of cuttings using a minimum of chemical products in which the use of biological crop protection could be [...] turnover of 355 million euros (about $405 million), making them a giant in the global ornamentals sector. Driven by their ambition to be a leader in the m