• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  don’ts in a nutshell A spider mite attack can develop at lightning speed, leading to an ‘explosion.’ No need to worry! As a grower, there are ways to limit [...] population numbers double every three days, so the more you can do to lower the temperature, the more you can impair development. Air humidity is also important [...] development. Start by making sure that you have enough natural enemies on standby. In some cases, climate control can also help. Temperature is the most crucial

• Spidex Vital Go

  sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight. In tomato only use Spidex Vital Go in hotspots Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets [...] Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Wood chips. Downloads Predatory Mites Whitepaper Application Hang sachets in and around first spider mite hotspots, in sheltered [...] the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spidex Vital Go depends on climate, crop and pest density and

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 25, 2025

  Close Eye on Everything Koppert’s national ornamental consultant team manager, Jeremy Webber, has an article in the March issue of GrowerTalks. In Aphids—Go [...] potato aphid , and how to identify them. This information is critical right now because this is the time to get a biocontrol plan in place, so crops are protected [...] voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  April 29, 2019

  is gaining more and more terrain in your crop. You can easily introduce many predatory mites in one go. If you want to gradually apply predatory mites [...] compared to the effectiveness of this species: do they score as well as swirskii or do they fall short? This predatory mite can reproduce in the crop [...] grower, you are often also a strategist – and fighting pests requires a different strategy in every situation. Sometimes responding quickly to a pest is

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate and adapt. That’s the only way to stay ahead .” This drive to innovate paid off [...] act quickly—test, reproduce, and deliver a solution in time .” Staying ahead in a globalized world In today’s interconnected world, pests travel faster than [...] researching in different parts of the world. We try to be ready before the problem arrives. ” This proactive approach ensures growers can face tomorrow’s

• Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore

  August 18, 2026

  warm conditions, T. parvispinus can complete its life cycle in approximately two weeks, allowing multiple generations to develop during a single growing [...] result is a pest that can quickly turn a seemingly minor infestation into a significant management challenge. Why Is It So Difficult to Detect? One of the [...] relatively low numbers during scouting while populations continue to grow elsewhere in the crop. In some cases, visual symptoms may appear only after the pest

• Trianum can hold its ground

  February 2, 2023

  Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests The Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungus in Trianum is incredibly hardy. It can be used in combination with many [...] Trichoderma fungi a chance to develop fully. Side-effects database If you want to be 100% sure that a specific product is not harmful to Trianum , then look at [...] side-effects database on our website or via the side-effects app before use. You can also contact your advisor for more information. Get in touch with us!

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate on pollination [...] n activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination activities [...] uses in winter, it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees. Sometimes, worker bumblebees may get lost through the vents and won't be able to return

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  April 16, 2019

  juices and pollen, multiplying much faster on flowering plants than on a crop without flowers. A female can lay one to two hundred eggs that hatch within a few [...] occidentalis damage on phalaenopsis A quick response is required if thrips are to be brought under control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation [...] development from egg to adult takes about 40 days. At 30 °C/86°F, it takes just nine to eleven days (it varies a bit depending on the species of thrips)

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  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 refutes [...] has an 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 [...] preventatively.” He provides an alternate, and in his opinion more accurate, statement and offers evidence to prove his version correct. The author lays out