• New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Requires More Aggressive Beneficial Insects

  September 1, 2023

  responded to this developing crisis felt among growers by dedicating focused research to the biology of the pest and diagnosing the prevalence of this new strain [...] Green Peach Aphid,’ Radbout confirms. ‘There is a full project team working on this urgent task.’ [...] several other countries such as Belgium, Canada, Germany, Spain and Portugal.' This season our researchers collected more data and experiences from our growers

• Black bean aphid

  form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black moulds grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops. At the same time, p

• Vidi Fortum

  advice on the best strategy for your situation Compatibility Can be tank mixed with most soluble fertilisers and pesticides. However, test any mix on a small [...] the rhizobiome by providing organic matter and stimulating its degradation. This stimulates growth of bacteria and fungi, resulting in improved uptake and [...] applied via drench or drip at the base of the plant, around the roots or sprayed on the plant canopy. Application as drench or via the irrigation system: A separate

• Hunting season starts early with Anso-Mite

  February 16, 2021

  is a cold-tolerant predatory mite that is found on crops in outdoor cultivation and naturally occurs on strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, black [...] predator that feeds on different pest species such as thrips , but also spider mites , whiteflies , gall mites and russet mites. It also feeds on pollen and fungi [...] soft fruit growers an effective biological solution for thrips infestations this spring. ‘In our trials we have seen that A. andersoni was better at establishing

• Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 30, 2021

  its partners, in this case Koppert Biological Systems. This white paper elaborates on the micro life in the root zone which is often underestimated in the [...] This white paper is one of a series about optimising plant growth in greenhouses, which Hoogendoorn Growth Management publishes in cooperation with its [...] links below you can find more information about the mentioned products in this whitepaper. Download White Paper Vidi Fortum Vidi Terrum Vidi Parva Trianum-G

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  controlling this aggressive thrips species. Scirtothrips dorsalis : Known for its rapid spread and damage to peppers and strawberries, this species is [...] limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on T. parvispinus larvae A. limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on S. dorsalis larvae Key advantages of Limonica [...] exert pressure on thrips populations before they peak. The potential of Limonica against other thrips Although most data currently focuses on T. parvispinus

• Tomato

  tomato. These small, soft-bodied insects can be found mostly on the stems where they feed on the sap of tomato plants, causing stunted growth and yellowing [...] Tetranychus urticae ) pose a significant threat in tomato crops. This notorious mite feeds on tomato plants by piercing the plant cells and extracting sap [...] Thrips are a frequent pest on tomato crops, especially Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ). These tiny insects feed on the tender parts of tomato

• Picusan

  the trap, they cannot escape and are easy to detect, count and identify. This effectively reduces the reproductive potential of the population. Presentation [...] Pheromone and kairomone can be used simultaneously Application Place Picusan traps on the ground at least 5 metres away from the palm trees Replace the pheromones

• Cerall Brochure

  emergence • Better ability to deal with abiotic stress This results in improved yields and a positive return on investment. Europe’s only microbiology-based [...] already present in Cerall have a direct inhibitory effect on various fungal diseases present on the seeds. • The bacteria present in Cerall will stay inactive [...] combinations on the label. Application Cerall is a ready-to-use formulation and must be distributed as evenly as possible over the seeds. This should be

• Koppert collaborates with Valto to control harmful tomato virus

  December 18, 2018

  passing on our know-how and experience to Koppert’s consultants at the subsidiaries concerned,’ Looije adds. Global cooperation ‘For Koppert, this virus [...] producer, Koppert Biological Systems, is cooperating with Valto to ensure that this Dutch producer of beneficial crop viruses has access to tomato growers around [...] substantial losses in tomato production around the world. Since its introduction, this natural crop protection agent has been successfully used by local growers