Kris de Smet on predatory mites as a game-changer for horticulture in Almería - Original Stories

Beneficial Nematodes: A 100-year Journey in Biocontrol - Episode 1

Beneficial Nematodes: A 100-year Journey in Biocontrol - Episode 2

Beneficial Nematodes: A 100-year Journey in Biocontrol - Episode 3

Beneficial Nematodes: A 100-year Journey in Biocontrol - Episode 4

How to Use Beneficial Nematodes in Outdoor Crops: A Step-by-Step Guide

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] manager of the oak processionary caterpillar for the Municipality of Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s nematode product Entonem in locations where we find a range [...] caterpillar . The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink

Cyclamen main pest pressures

addition of these slow release sachets provides longer term control. Yellow Horiver Traps Yellow traps are required for monitoring the level of pest present [...] many species of thrips, but Frankliniella occidentalis , or western flower thrips (WFT), is the most common species found in Cyclamen. If a biological control [...] higher numbers of prey, by piercing and sucking out the contents. Swirski-Mite is also available in the new Ulti-Mite sachet. The application of loose mites

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

potential to develop into a game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower [...] the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk. ‘As [...] can cause real problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He

Plant Health

absence of toxic substances. Plant Health Products Embracing a systems approach for sustainable agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production [...] the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical pesticides. Beneficial arthropods and insect [...] fruits/roots, and the intricate soil food web play pivotal roles in maintaining optimal plant growth. A balanced metabolite profile, comprising primary and secondary