• Common garden flower can tip the scales against thrips

  August 4, 2026

  yield losses either by direct damage, such as feeding marks on the crop, or by indirect damage through acting as a virus vector, spreading viruses from one [...] not often seen," De Groot remarks. "However, in Europe it is much more of a common practice." Read the full article in Fresh Plaza: https://www.freshplaza

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  August 31, 2026

  Ulti-Mite represents a significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops [...] breeding sachets function like a continuous engine, allowing predatory mites to reproduce within the sachet and gradually emerge over a period of 4-6 weeks. Moisture [...] Swirski Ulti-Mite : A secure choice Our first natural enemy utilizing the Ulti-Mite sachet was Amblyseius swirskii , branded as Swirski Ulti-Mite. Since

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  into a job with an open mind.” A valuable starting block, or needed reminder, for a career in agriculture. When exploring the possibilities for a career [...] in agriculture. You do not have to be like a man, but rather work with the unique strengths you have as a woman. “Know that you are going to work very [...] make a larger impact on food security. Studies have shown that every Rand in income earned by women achieves the same impact as R11 earned by men. As a result

• Lurem-TR

  Several thrips species, such as Frankliniella occidentalis and Thrips tabaci. Crops Protected crops. Mode of action Lurem contains a kairomone, which is slowly

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant [...] plant more susceptible to Pythium. That’s why I needed to use Trianum as a preventative measure against Pythium.’ Less damage, less production loss Since he [...] which makes it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety Skyson RZ, which has a lot of vigour and is suited to exposure

• How Integrated Pest Management adds value to your crops

  January 7, 2024

  On top of that, governments as well as retailers are setting strict rules for residue levels, particularly on fruits. As a result, there is an absolute [...] yield.’ Biology as the foundation That strategy is centred around biology. Felipe: 'Let's take Mycotal, a fungus and bio-insecticide, as an example. After [...] different strategies to add value to your business, with biological solutions as a key success factor. ‘At its core, IPM helps growers create an environment

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 7, 2024

  making it a key player in meeting the demands of the evolving value chain. Choosing IPM is more than a smart move; it's a commitment to a balanced and [...] making it a key player in meeting the demands of the evolving value chain. Choosing IPM is more than a smart move; it's a commitment to a balanced and [...] different strategies to add value to your business, with biological solutions as a key success factor. Implementing an IPM strategy helps growers to create

• General Conditions Koppert

  damage as a result of defects in the Natural Enemies, Pollinators and Products delivered, or as a result of incorrect Advice and Services, insofar as this [...] full for the losses Koppert suffers as a result of a fall in the exchange rate of the currency in which payment is made as compared to the euro, calculated [...] which the damage relates, in case of a shortcoming attributable to Koppert, other than as a result of exceeding a delivery term. This choice will be at

• Say “Tata!” to Tuta

  September 29, 2023

  tomatoes grown in nice and warm conditions. But this moth is a true nuisance that is also a master of concealment. So, be extra alert if this moth decides [...] moth lives freely in nature, but this moth has also become a pest in heated greenhouses. In a temperate climate, the moth cannot survive outside the greenhouses [...] with Pherodis pheromones to monitor the population. Years of research as well as recent practical experiences have shown that Tuta absoluta can be controlled

• Rhyzobug Brochure

  Tap beetles directly on the plants or use D-boxes • Start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected and repeat if necessary • The dosage [...] environment • Safe for user • Admitted in organic agriculture • Contributes to a healthier end product • Environmentally friendly • Helps biodiversity • Natural [...] effect of Rhyzobius lophanthae on Aspidiotis nerii in lemon in Spain 400 A. nerii / 10 cm2 300 Introduction rate 1:250, avg T: 27,8°C 200 100 Untreated