• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits.’ [...] done what Sjaak van Dijk expected of it. A week after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory [...] they lay their eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage

• Integrated Pest Management

  insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory mites , parasitic [...] porous structure of soil or substrate that allows gas exchange between the root zone and the air above. Least toxic chemicals When the non-chemical tools [...] and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases

• Vidi Greenpath

  add the desired amount to the spray tank. Add remainder of desired amount of water and mix thoroughly. Shake the bottle of Adpro Shootin and add the right [...] conditions Start the first application at the first appearance of the insect pest. Spray Vidi Greenpath combinations in the early hours of the morning or late [...] Application of Vidi Greenpath Fill the spray tank with half the desired amount of water and start agitation. Shake Vidi Greenpath thoroughly then with the agitator

• Thrips

  a later stage, the empty cells become desiccated and the adjacent cells turn brown. The vigour of the plant is also reduced by loss of chlorophyll. With [...] in green-houses belong to the family Thripidae. Thrips damage Thrips cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue and sucking [...] causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey patches on leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop

• Tomato leaf miner

  to the ground. This occurs in the early morning. The larva crawls into the ground to pupate. A small percentage of the larvae remain hanging on the leaf [...] Larvae of Liriomyza bryoniae are transparent white, older larvae have a yellow head. When the larva hatches from the egg, it begins to eat into the leaf [...] arises when disease causing fungi or bacteria enter the plant tissue via the feeding spots. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato leaf miner The life cycle

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability of insects [...] for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely safe for consumption. The future of biological [...] part of an integrated pest management strategy (IPM). Although understanding the adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural

• Codling moth

  burrows towards the core and eats a large proportion of the flesh, leaving behind brown frass. The entry point is then greatly enlarged as the tissue beneath [...] invading the fruit, the larvae first form a small cavity just under the skin. The entry hole can be seen and is usually plugged by dry frass. The larva then [...] black ocellus on the hind part. The hindwings are brown. The eggs are about 1.3 x 1.0 mm, and whitish opalescent when laid. Later, the developing embryo

• Caterpillars

  that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up [...] addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass they leave behind. Life cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar [...] to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran

• Grape downy mildew

  oospore germination is triggered when temperatures reach 10°C in the presence of soil moisture, leading to the formation of macrosporangia that release motile [...] development pose the greatest risk to crop performance. Early symptom detection, a clear understanding of the disease cycle, and vigilant monitoring of high-risk [...] pressure. While all green tissues of the grapevine are susceptible, characteristic ‘oil spots’ on the upper surface of young, actively growing leaves, followed

• Experience Centre

  average of 1,5 hours and is suitable for groups of up to 15 visitors. In the case of bigger groups, the programme can be adapted in consultation. The Experience [...] and see these tireless workers do what they do best. Did you know that the vision of bumblebees differs vastly to that of humans and that we use that difference [...] pollination, come and visit the Koppert Experience Centre where you can take an interactive journey through the fascinating world of sustainable cultivation