• 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

• Airobug – “the aerial application system”

  January 6, 2021

  lateral distribution of the product can be increased by adjustment of the revolving dosage containers installed on either side of the Airobug device, powered [...] system for the application of biological control products to our crops. We have used Koppert natural enemies for a number of years at our other site. However [...] 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

• Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags

  January 6, 2021

  when the treatment is applied within 4-7 days of planting in a re-used coir bag, it helps to re-instate some of the conditions and advantages associated with [...] “Although the effect of a single treatment is short-lived, it can be extended by applying a second treatment three weeks later.” The total cost of both treatments [...] integrated crop management systems. A campaign last summer highlighted some of the benefits that Fortafol-D provides to strawberry crops growing in first

• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  November 26, 2018

  With the release of Swirski Ulti-Mite , Koppert placed a revolutionary update of the successful predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii on the market. The company [...] Neoseiulus californicus . Growers of various crops warmly welcomed Spical Ulti-Mite , providing a more robust control of spider mite in vegetable, fruit [...] to even better control of spider mites ,’ explains product manager Tim Bossinga. But it is essential not to make the mistake of thinking that this means

• The Trianum and Vidi Parva Foundation

  February 27, 2019

  importance of promoting and maintaining a healthy and resilient relationship between the plant, soil and microbes. The loss and reduced efficiency of many [...] growers and agronomists to see the benefits of the proactive NatuGro approach, where the rapid establishment of the plant/soil/environment relationship is [...] further with the introduction of Fortafol-D, which strengthens the crop to deal with abiotic stress. The combination of these products results in a resilient

• Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

  June 20, 2019

  available for monitoring adults of several species. Installing a range of different traps in problem areas at the beginning of the season can help with id [...] belong to the Noctuidae, which is the largest of all the lepidopteran families. Their forewings are mostly shades of brown and grey, whilst the hindwings can [...] accelerator insecticide, to control the larvae of codling, tortrix and winter moths. For more extensive outbreaks of larger caterpillars, the insecticides Runner

• Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

  April 10, 2019

  immature stages (eggs, larvae and nymphs) of spider mite. However adult females of the predatory mite feed on all stages of spider mite. Neoseiulus californicus [...] essential first line of defence in the control of spider mite. Trials have proven that Spical Ulti-Mite consistently delivers higher numbers of predatory mites [...] disperse into the crop. Due to the smart design of the Spical Ulti-Mite sachets, they also serve as a point of discussion when used in botanical collections

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  reduce numbers of over-wintered SWD in the environment and slow the build-up of the pest to damaging levels later in the year. Early detection of SWD also ensures [...] ed areas from March onwards, at a minimum density of 10/ha (1/1000 m²) Fill each trap with 200 ml of attractant (there is a helpful marker line inside [...] Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), a native of south-east Asia, is now a widespread and serious threat to soft and stone fruit crops across the UK. Cherry

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 13, 2022

  in need of modernisation, the three growers have demonstrated that they certainly have the know-how when it comes to growing a quality crop of cucumbers [...] recent episode of the RTE 1 television series ‘Ear to the Ground’ aired on Thursday 18 th November. During the RTE coverage David explained some of the technical [...] at Welgro Produce in County Dublin. They are determined to make a success of their investment in a business environment which can be challenging and often

• Ahold Delhaize: ‘We can't sell anything without substantiated information’

  November 26, 2018

  director of product safety and social compliance at Ahold Delhaize and responsible for ensuring that the animal and plant-based fresh products are of a sustainable [...] believes that the potato, vegetable, and fruit sector is ahead of the ornamentals sector in terms of sustainability. But this lead comes as no surprise, as food [...] attitude His colleague, Nienke Weidema, is in charge of ensuring the quality and sustainability of potatoes, vegetables, fruit and flowers and plants at