• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  processes. That has been changing over the last twenty years and it is now becoming clear that conventional, non-sustainable cultivation has reached its limits [...] evolution: we are progressing step by step.’ No romance, just science Lastly, Peter Maes points to the consumer, who has a romanticized notion of natural cultivation [...] chemicals and artificial fertilizers are products of the petrochemical industry which relies on mineral oil. ‘And we all know that mineral oil is a finite natural

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  Which predatory mite for which pest under which conditions? Whitepaper Introduction Koppert sells a range of phytoseiid mites that can be used to control [...] mites on two-spotted spider mite, thrips, whitefly and pollen. * – no predation, no development, not usable; + limited predation/development, insufficient [...] consumption and reproduction are low on a diet of thrips only. It should therefore no be used for thrips control. Humidity All phytoseiids need a relatively high

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 18, 2022

  crop in this way. The species of caterpillar causing problems differs per country and region. Mealybug There are also several variants of this insect. Mealybugs [...] sugars in the sap are secreted out again by the bugs and form honeydew on which fungi start to grow. The presence of mealy bugs can significantly affect [...] crops As mentioned earlier, a flourishing crop that experiences little stress has a natural resilience against pests. In most cases, however, you will need

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 21, 2022

  solutions. As a biological solution, the nematodes leave no harmful residue on the crop, which means that both conventional and organic growers can use [...] controlling pests in their crops. In response to the growing demand, Koppert has researched the application of beneficial nematodes in agriculture with two [...] sustainable way of growing. A long history of product development Koppert has produced beneficial nematodes since 1986. Initially researched and developed

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  themselves, which in turn has a negative impact on pollination. Using the Wireless BeeHome system, bumblebees can only leave the hive at times at which there [...] system can vary according to the country of sales. For instance, there are 2 types of transmitters: 1 for EU countries and 1 for the US, Canada, Mexico [...] in your country. 6 2 Specifications 2.1 Type plate The type plate attached to the transmitter and receiver contains all the data by which each individual

• Ten facts about Fusarium

  December 9, 2021

  & prevention of plant diseases Biofungicide that gives soil-borne diseases no chance! Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis Condition of the [...] many different ways. The symptoms of the disease caused by this fungus, which causes the disease Fusarium wilt , vary widely and are not always easy to [...] Fusarium oxysporum , comprises many different species, varieties, and forms which all specialize in one or just a few crops. This species of Fusarium grows

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

  November 8, 2024

  enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success [...] popular should not surprise you,’ says Tim Bossinga. The Product Manager has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The [...] hundreds of billions of predatory mites have been reared and the product has continued to evolve. The bottle is still in use today, especially when di

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

  September 30, 2024

  enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success [...] popular should not surprise you,’ says Tim Bossinga. The Product Manager has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The [...] hundreds of billions of predatory mites have been reared and the product has continued to evolve. The bottle is still in use today, especially when di

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  tackling the aphids. Reducing Aphid Levels Through Prevention The approach that has been developed is based on the preventative use of the gall midge Aphidoletes [...] were detected. The wasps used were Aphidius ervi , also known as Ervipar , which were released one per square metre, three weeks in a row. This did not occur [...] lower in the raspberry crops grown by René Simons under artificial lighting, which causes a reaction in the beneficials. Nevertheless, there was some success:

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  each type of thrips has its own 'favourite spot.' Western flower thrips , for example, prefer flower buds and growth points, which don't grow or become [...] y even leaf fall. Moreover, the excrement of thrips causes black spots, which naturally also affect the ornamental value. In leeks, thrips mainly cause [...] side effect of thrips infestation is reduced vigor of the crop. But that's no surprise, given that the insects are constantly sucking away nutrients. The