World Food Day 2020

alleviate the risks of hunger'. * *World Food Day was declared by the United Nations in 1979. It is the day when international attention is paid to adequate [...] agents and that is why we are increasing the production of microbiological solutions worldwide', says Peter Maes. 'We believe this is the way to improve [...] lives and the changing climate, the resilience of crops has become a crucial factor in our struggle to produce food with dwindling resources. The enduring

Predatory mites

knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right [...] chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] crop consultant for the frequency of releases. Video: How to use predatory mites How many predatory mites do I need? The dosage and frequency of predatory

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

for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags There is a much wider and growing appreciation for the role that biostimulants play in integrated crop management [...] difficult decisions. The declining yields in successive seasons from the re-use of strawberry bags, has to be weighed up against the increased yields gained [...] explained that 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

Tom Groot shares how we stay ahead of the game – Original Stories about Predatory Mites

Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

leaves. The predatory mites pierce the prey with their mouthparts and suck out the contents. Phytoseiulus persimilis is highly specific and is only effective [...] citri ) The Spical Ulti-Mite sachet is highly resistant to drought and moisture in glasshouse crops. This patented biocontrol system is the perfect e [...] establish its population. The sachets are hung within the crop by the means of a strengthened hook, which gives greater durability. The sachets also have an

Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

(Fortafol) early in the plant’s life and over the summer help to boost the plant’s resistance.” At the end of the season with the arrival of winter, a [...] actually cut the traps into four and use a piece of trap in every-one as physically catching the pests can be one of the best ways to get rid of the problem [...] specialists in the breeding & supply of F1 and open pollinated flower seed Part of the Syngenta Flowers group since 2018, Norfolk-based Floranova is a leading

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