• Predatory mites

  and Neoseiulus californicus ( Spical ) are specialized in feeding on spider mites. They both prey on spider mites at every stage of their life cycle. Predatory [...] prey on the larvae of fungus gnats in the soil, preventing them from turning into adult fungus gnats. Predatory mites packaging Predatory mites in bottles [...] demonstrated its practical effectiveness, enabling the use of predatory mites even in suboptimal conditions. Examples of predatory mites in Ulti-Mite sachets

• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

  March 15, 2019

  Five species in one application. Aphiscout contains a mix of five aphid parasite species in a cardboard tube. The five parasitic wasps in Aphiscout are: [...] unwanted sap sugars (honeydew) on the leaf surface, which favours the establishment of ‘sooty moulds’, leading to a reduction in the rate of photosynthesis [...] species that can occur in commercial strawberry crops. The strawberry aphid ( Chaetosiphon fragaefolii ) is a threat, due to its ability to transmit several

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  slabs or in application boxes (Dibox) Make sure the material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate [...] available in a bottle ( Aphilin ). Release mummies near infested plants, because Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread material on rock wool [...] will examine it briefly with the tips of the antennae. She turns herself around, curls up the wing tips, and will try to pierce the aphid in the abdomen

• Drososan

  the trap on a branch or stick using the enclosed hook The most effective place to hang the traps is in the shade along the sides of the plot, in the hedge [...] available) and in the crop. If the crop is low, make sure the traps hang at least one metre above the ground. In taller crops, the traps can be placed in the crop [...] to be used in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant. The spotted wing drosophila are attracted to the trap by the liquid attractant. Once in the trap they

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  biological control in Spain. A passion for insects – and a new beginning in Almeria After studying biology in Granada with a focus on entomology, José moved [...] perfectly with his growing interest in biological pest control . “Koppert was the company that pioneered biocontrol in Spain. It was innovative, science and practical [...] offered a working, scalable solution for growers - and it triggered a real shift in mentality in Almeria.” Scaling up: strawberries, citrus, and beyond

• Hunting season starts early with Anso-Mite

  February 18, 2021

  parts of Africa and Asia. It is a cold-tolerant predatory mite that is found on crops in outdoor cultivation and naturally occurs on strawberry, blueberry [...] soft fruits. It is also spontaneously found in orchards and tree nurseries, vineyards, rose and Buxus. Although it is mostly found outdoors, it is also reported [...] of Amblyseius andersoni in nursery stock projects in the Netherlands several years ago where he found it had overwintered in the mild Dutch winter. ‘I

• Leek

  putting soil around it (so-called ‘trenching’). The plant is usually sold as a small seedling and planted in a greenhouse. Later on, as weather permits [...] Protection in Leek: Thrips Control & Healthy Roots About The vegetable leek is a cultivar of Allium ampeloprasum , the broadleaf wild leek. In the past, [...] permits, the leek is planted outside in the soil. Once outside, the plant is rather hardy and many varieties can be left in the soil during winter and harvested

• Tomato

  Attracker ) in combination with traps ( Deltatrap , Funnel Trap) or sticky traps (Horiver) play a crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture [...] Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in tomato crops Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is of importance in tomato cultivation. Tomatoes are exceptionally s [...] agriculture. Bumblebee pollination not only plays a critical role in enhancing fruit set and yield in tomato crops, but also contributes to integrated pest management

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  winter conditions. In case of heavy snow on the deck of the greenhouse, and with screens remaining closed the whole day, it is best to keep hives closed and [...] has almost doubled in the last 20 years due technological developments and closed energy screens can also impact on humidity levels. It is therefore advisable [...] efficacy stands out as a linchpin in this scenario, directly influencing crop yield and quality. The success of growers hinges on a delicate balance, particularly

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  makes it more dangerous in temperate regions. It survives well in water and in many different soil types and on alternative hosts like weeds. It invades [...] quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant in tropical and subtropical [...] a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range of potential