• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  Systems' newest application tool – Natutec Drive – is now being used with success by growers in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. Demo trials are currently [...] currently being used. 'Besides the time and expense of applying biologicals by hand, the biggest advantage of using Natutec Drive is the uniformity of a [...] best from the biological interventions.' Natutec Drive is also being used by soft fruit grower, Keelings, in Ireland. Their farm manager, Dennis Keny:

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

  July 20, 2021

  moderately susceptible, and highly susceptible plant species. Steve added, “By knowing which plants are prone to TSSM damage, and physically placing them [...] coupled with an understanding of pest and beneficial biology, and supported by a sound pest monitoring system. For more information on how to implement a

• Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

  April 7, 2021

  if any, curative options available, so we either accept the losses caused by the weak and dying plants, or look at taking steps to promote plant health [...] with a latent infection, and reduces the opportunity for further disorders. By focusing on continuous tip development and the ‘white root’ biomass, the plant

• Transeius montdorensis

  hanging into direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The

• Earth Day 2023

  April 22, 2023

  facility. In the last two years much of the reduction has also been driven by energy price hikes and warmer weather conditions. In 2022, we started purchasing [...] Netherlands transport fleet in 2022 were electric cars. Over 70% of the fuel used by the Dutch transportation fleet was bio-diesel HVO30. We replaced over 110

• Comprehensive Control Combination for Carrot Fly

  May 13, 2022

  before Carrot flies emerge from overwintering pupae. Capsules (30g by weight, or 50ml by volume) are added to a plastic cone-shaped dispenser with a lid.

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 13, 2022

  when it comes to growing a quality crop of cucumbers. They have been mentored by their predecessors, Tom Collins and Jim Carty, who have grown cucumbers on [...] from a range of pests and diseases. The environment is constantly monitored by sensors which feed into a computer system. If the boiler breaks down or the

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  climates and different locations.’ Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the game by listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at [...] to stay close to growers for generations. We also stay close to our markets by keeping daily contact with our Sales and Marketing departments. Through our [...] tackle new pests and diseases all over the world.’ ‘We are often approached by universities and institutions that seek our collaboration on many fronts and

• Neoseiulus californicus

  hanging into direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  tomato, use of Amblydromalus limonicus is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population