Integrated Pest Management

of control strategies and making necessary adjustments. The IPM cycle is an ongoing process that incorporates the principles mentioned above. It's a dynamic [...] presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be an effective way to control pests without resorting to chemicals. Mass trapping

Breeding Beauty: How United Selections Protects Innovation with 100% IPM

, where success depends on patience, precision, and an uncompromising attention to detail. From an agronomical perspective, it requires years of controlled [...] and transparency Willingness to adapt, train, and collaborate “Yes, IPM is an investment” Fred admits honestly. “But the real question is — does it work [...] vibrant, healthy blooms, one thing is clear: IPM is not a constraint here but an enabler of innovation. United Selections is a good example proving that biological

Koppert One

support informed decision-making. This advanced capability, combined with an user-friendly design, provides flexibility and allows you to choose your preferred

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly larvae under control ‘I was an integrated grower initially, but the continuous developments in technology [...] Transeius montdorensis (Montdo-Mite) and Neoseiulus cucumeris ( Thripex , in an overkill) keep thrips under control on the farm. Hendriks releases Montdorensis

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

combination with Cucumeris, Feltiella, and Swirskii. Together, they create an effective mix. You can see them soon after they have been released and they [...] like mine. And as spider mites can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try

Phytoseiulus persimilis

spider mite is between 15 and 25°C. At about 20°C with good prey supply, an adult female consumes up to five adult spider mites or 20 young larvae or [...] webbing. It can move within the web with ease. This has the advantage that an outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that [...] locations in the crop, avoid hanging into direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging

Broad mite

tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and curl up. A typical indication of an attack of broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ), is the appearance of dark [...] latus ) are found on the undersides of young, expanding leaves. Symptoms of an attack remain visible several weeks after the mites have been removed. Life

Beetles

known species, Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious

A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

As he navigates challenges and celebrates successes, his story stands as an inspiring testament to the evolving landscape of agriculture and the promising

Onion thrips

In some countries, the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) has been identified as an important vector of tomato spotted wilt virus.