• Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels

  July 20, 2021

  stock grown in polytunnels Phytoseiulus persimilis and Feltiella acarisuga have been at the centre of two spotted spider mite (TSSM) control strategies in [...] nursery stock (HNS) for many years. Over the last decade or so, some growers have significantly increased their HNS production capacity, which has also resulted [...] increase in the number of plant species being grown. Since many of these plants have their own specific crop protection needs, there has been a concurrent increase

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  that we first learned about Trianum-P, a biological solution with which we have confirmed an increase in plant resistance to soil fungi, achieving greater

• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

  March 15, 2019

  reduction in the rate of photosynthesis. Collectively, these effects can have a negative impact on strawberry plant quality and crop yields. Discuss aphid [...] only the best made it through the selection process. The parasitic wasps have also had the best preparation for the scouting mission ahead, thanks to the [...] mummies will be visible in the crop around two weeks after the parasitic wasps have been introduced.

• Legume Pest Monitoring Systems

  April 12, 2023

  systems for peas. With funding from UKRI, we have been evaluating pea midge pheromones and trapping systems that have become unavailable to growers in recent

• Inspired by Nature: New design, Same Trusted Quality

  February 1, 2023

  next phase. We proudly present our new product branding. Each product will have its own premium look-and-feel, but at the same time remain recognisable as [...] microbials and biostimulants that support, protect and strengthen crops. We have driven agricultural innovation for over 50 years. Growers worldwide use our

• Onion fly

  the product dries up too quickly. So, spraying late in the afternoon will have the most effect. And yes, you can even spray during a rain shower. Then the

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  greenhouse temperature below 30° C. It is one of the main reasons why greenhouses have flourished in cold climates, and why others are built at high altitude. Cold [...] snack tomatoes suffer at temperatures above 23° C. Individual varieties can have a different 24-hour temperature above which the pollination is compromised [...] humidity are eliminated. At the same time, the grower must make sure the plants have enough strength but are not too Even at 28° C, pollination can be reduced

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability of insects to plants in open fields,"

• Integrated Pest Management

  sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and

• Beneficial nematodes

  control of agricultural pests. Despite their tiny size, these nematodes have had a significant impact on pest management over the past century. This [...] nematodes or beneficial nematodes, are a group of parasitic nematodes that have a unique relationship with insects. These nematodes are natural predators