• Cerall: 100% Biological Seed Treatment Against Fungal Diseases

  July 26, 2024

  bunt), but also supports the growth and development of young cereal crops up to the fifth-leaf stage. How exactly did this 100% organic product come about [...] to use? Researched & Discovered In Sweden The origin of Cerall lies at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, where the first preliminary tests [...] strain came out of the tests as the strongest and most reliable: Pseudomonas chlororaphis MA342 which was extracted from the roots of wild crowberry.

• Vidi Fol (Fortafol)

  required amount of water Add the correct amount of Vidi Fol to the water Mix thoroughly Fill the tank with the remaining amount of water The pH of the solution [...] crop. Crops All crops. Mode of action Fulvic acids improve permeability the of cell membranes, leading to better transport of nutrients. This results in [...] systems: Dissolve the required amount of Vidi Fol in the appropriate amount of water for the device that is used The pH of the solution should be between 5

• Bumblebee pollination

  growers economically but also contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the overall health of ecosystems Why are bumblebees good pollinators? Bumblebees [...] as they visit a high number of flowers per minute and transfer more pollen to the stigma than other pollinators. Benefits of bumblebees are: Bumblebees [...] guarantees maximum pollination . The Natupol system is the result of over 35 years of accumulated expertise coupled to the latest technology – our best

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk [...] problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that [...] game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits.’

• Cucumber

  resilience of the crops, ensuring the production of high-quality cucumbers for consumers. Pests in cucumber Aphids Aphids , a diverse group of small insects [...] Integrated pest management ( IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation, to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber crops. Cucumbers are exceptionally [...] while safeguarding the health and yield of their cucumber crops. Using IPM strategies not only minimises the use of harmful chemical pesticides but also promotes

• Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 30, 2021

  This white paper is one of a series about optimising plant growth in greenhouses, which Hoogendoorn Growth Management publishes in cooperation with its [...] case Koppert Biological Systems. This white paper elaborates on the micro life in the root zone which is often underestimated in the current practice but [...] achieving the best possible yield and quality with the lowest possible dependence of pesticides. Although the plant root system is poorly visible, roots play an

• Beneficial nematodes

  group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterised by their unsegmented, cylindrical bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes [...] through multiple juvenile stages into mature adults. Emergence: After consuming the host insect's tissues and the bacteria, thousands of new nematodes emerge [...] four-episode documentary series celebrates the 100th anniversary of Dr. Steiner's discovery of beneficial nematodes. It chronicles their remarkable journey

• Tomato

  Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is of importance in tomato cultivation. Tomatoes are exceptionally susceptible to a range of formidable pests, including aphids [...] management (IPM) practices. The use of bumblebees contributes to sustainable pest control and promotes the overall health of tomato crops, as it stimulates [...] mostly on the stems where they feed on the sap of tomato plants, causing stunted growth and yellowing of the leaves. Their waxy, cotton-like appearance

• ‘Knowing & recognising’ now available in 4 languages

  December 18, 2018

  For effective control of pests and diseases through the use of biological control agents, knowledge of their biology is therefore of utmost importance. A [...] make-over in 2017 and now counts 443 pages of the latest information, dozens of illustrations on the life cycles of insects and 700 photographs on the most [...] success of the English version underlined the urgent need to have the information available for other horticultural and agricultural regions of the world

• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

  March 15, 2019

  the leaf surface, which favours the establishment of ‘sooty moulds’, leading to a reduction in the rate of photosynthesis. Collectively, these effects can [...] semi-persistent viruses To prevent the development of aphid colonies and virus transmission, regular introductions of Aphiscout should start as soon as the temperature [...] and Ephedrus cerasicola . A total of 250 wasps are released over 1-2 weeks, depending on temperature. This team of parasitic wasps has not been selected