• Biological Pest Control

  method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance of ecosystems and protect [...] parasites, and beneficial microorganisms , to keep pest populations in check. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact but also minimises the [...] resistance Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides. Environmentally friendly Unlike chemical pesticides

• About bumblebees

  Bumblebees are safe since they are not aggressive Bumblebees include lower cost compared to manual pollination work Difference between bumblebees and honeybees [...] Bumblebees pollinate flowers through a method called 'buzz- pollination ', this will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee [...] bumblebee is copied under laboratory conditions at our production facilities. In this way, we provide the best conditions that are needed to ensure maximum av

• Airobug – “the aerial application system”

  January 6, 2021

  traditional manual methods of applying beneficial insects wasn’t practical. This was due to the new design and installation of the raised benches in the blocks” [...] across the plants, whether they are on raised benches or on the floor.” “This would not have been achieved by manual labour in such an efficient and timely [...] giving about a 75% reduction in time spent applying the biocontrol, when compared with manual application.” Leaders in mechanical application “Koppert is

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  field experience show that it is possible to use them on leaves as well. This development opens up a world of new possibilities for biological control [...] feltiae , Steinernema carpocapsae and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora for this purpose. They are selectively applied to combat a wide range of pests such [...] Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  drench or through irrigation/spraying systems commonly used in agriculture. This ensures thorough coverage of the root zone where wireworms larvae are active [...] Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: [...] pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that [...] its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye The introduction of Amblyseius

• Black vine weevil

  active at night, taking round bites out of the leaves, starting from the edge. This damage is usually not a problem in vegetables and fruit crops but reduces [...] parthenogenesis. As vine weevils cannot fly their dispersal ability is limited compared to many other insects. Spread over longer distances usually occurs with

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  n process. Since organic matter will reduce the disinfectant’s efficacy, this should be removed from benches, or used capillary matting, by washing, drying [...] (T22). The increase was significant at the commercial application rate, compared to dilute solutions and the water only control. In practice, Vidi Parva [...] hydrochloride has no effect against T. harzianum (T22) conidiospores or hyphae. This safety is due to propamocarb hydrochloride’s selective activity against fungi

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  extending daylight hours and enabling year-round production. However, with this technological advancement comes the critical challenge of ensuring efficient [...] on and deliberate interventions to achieve optimal pollination rates. In this article, we will delve into the unique aspects of pollination in indoor [...] lead to reduced light levels, affecting bumblebee navigation. To counter this, synchronize the opening of bumblebee hives with the energy screen and daylight

• Broad mite

  forming a fine network on the leaves. In case of a more serious infestation, this network becomes so dense that there is no more green tissue visible. In most [...] larvae stay in their cuticle for one or two days and then emerge as adults. This stage is often considered a fourth stage called pupa, false pupa or quiescent [...] are firmly attached to the surface and are rather large (about 0.07 mm) compared with the subsequent, active stages. They are transparent and speckled with