• Tomato moth

  tomato moth (Lacanobia oleracea) is a particularly a pest in greenhouses but can also inflict damage on outdoor crops. It is a polyphagous species feeding on [...] the body is a glossy green. Later, a conspicuous yellow longitudinal stripe with black dots above is visible on either side. The yellow stripe is bordered [...] seek a protected place just below the ground surface or under rockwool matting. A light, loose silk cocoon is spun and two or three days later a red-brown

• Cannabis

  management (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive. This is because cannabis can attract a lot of different [...] yields. The Broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus) is a mite of the family Tarsonemidae and can also be a severe problem in cannabis crops. Fungus gnats Fungus [...] harzianum (Trianum) is a beneficial fungus that can be used in cannabis cultivation to prevent and control diseases. This fungus is known for its ability

• Macrocheles robustulus

  Macrocheles robustulus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control , particularly in agricultural and horticultural settings [...] settings. Macrocheles robustulus is also a soil-dwelling predatory mite, controlling eggs and larvae of flies , thrips pupae, nematodes and other soil living [...] robustulus plays a vital role in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Macrocheles robustulus for pest control Macrocheles robustulus is used for the

• Garden chafer

  General The garden chafer ( Phyllopertha horticola ) is a beetle from the Scarabaeidae family. It does most of its damage in the larval stage when it feeds [...] round bites out of the leaves, starting from the edge. This damage is usually not a problem in vegetables and fruit crops but reduces the value of ornamental [...] larval instars, a pupal instar and the adult beetle. Adult garden chafers ( Phyllopertha horticola ) have red-brown slightly hairy wings with a dark edge. The

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  antennal segment is black, and a black stripe runs behind the eyes. The first part of the forewings is a transparent, soft green with a small black spot [...] When the bug is present in a crop in large numbers, it can contribute substantially to the control of these pests. Although plant sap is necessary for [...] the onset of such problems include a shortage of prey, a high population of bugs (more than 100-150 per plant), and a weak crop. More delicate types of

• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  December 18, 2018

  Switzerland, the IBMA published a White Paper that urges the EU to establish a bioprotection-specific body to develop and implement a short and precise timeline [...] regulation for the biocontrol industry in a White Paper that it has presented to the European Union. It proposes a new EU regulatory framework for bioprotection [...] bio-based circular economy, and therefore, society as a whole. He says that the IBMA foresees a centralized procedure under the direction of the proposed

• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  pollination at high temperatures We all know that proper pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but [...] consultant Godfrey Dol is now available in a variety of languages. Download the whitepaper Plant-pollinator interactions In cold climates, it is assumed that proper [...] proper management of pollinators is sufficient to ensure good pollination . The single biggest problem is that if there is not enough strength in the plant

• Personal message to our customers

  April 8, 2020

  World wouldn’t have fresh and healthy vegetables, fruit and flowers. Especially in a time when it is increasingly important to stay healthy, we want to make

• Cucumber

  occurred. Thrips Thrips is a challenging pest in cucumber cultivation, with species like Onion thrips ( Thrips tabaci ), Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella [...] offers a sustainable solution. Anagyrus vladimiri ( Citripar ), a parasitic wasp, and Cryptolaemus montrouzieri ( Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L ), a predatory [...] IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation, to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber crops. Cucumbers are exceptionally susceptible to a range

• Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 30, 2021

  the root zone which is often underestimated in the current practice but plays a key role in plant health and resilience. Plant health is crucial to achieving [...] This white paper is one of a series about optimising plant growth in greenhouses, which Hoogendoorn Growth Management publishes in cooperation with its [...] the lowest possible dependence of pesticides. Although the plant root system is poorly visible, roots play an essential role in maintaining plant health