Thrips control in leek with Orius
The increasingly hotter summers are leading to growing pressure from thrips in leek. Besides the decreasing range of chemical insecticides, this makes controlling this pest an increasing challenge for many growers. As a result, growers are increasingly searching for alternative methods.
The Orius predatory bug is a natural predator of thrips and is used in combination with banker plants, Lobularia, which are planted or sown at the beginning of the season. It is important to release Orius early in the crop cycle so that the population can build up, ensuring effective thrips control from the start. When utilizing natural enemies, a preventive approach is crucial to stay ahead of pest insects.
Effective bumblebee pollination for increased yields in squash
Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result in higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life of these products.
Bumblebees are an indispensable ally for growers worldwide, offering reliable and efficient pollination solution that elevates crop yields and overall quality. Their carefully managed deployment guarantees the optimal pollination required for increased fruit set and enhanced crop uniformity, ultimately driving profits for growers. Bumblebees work diligently seven days a week, from dawn to dusk, even in unfavourable weather conditions. The Koppert hives are user-friendly, safe, and necessitating minimal maintenance. By implementing best practices, growers can create an environment that maximizes the advantages of bumblebee pollination, ensuring bountiful harvest.
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Aphid control with hoverfly Syrphidend in lettuce
Hoverflies are known for their exceptional flying capabilities, prove to be efficient dispersers, covering large areas with ease from relatively few release points. Their unique ability to locate aphid hotspots based on olfactory cues makes them valuable assets in the ongoing battle against these destructive pests. Hoverflies are versatile in their diet, showing no particular preference for aphid species, and each hoverfly larva efficiently consumes numerous aphids before pupation.
Syrphidend, featuring the hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus, is well-suited for cooler conditions. Syrphidend plays a vital role in providing effective aphid control when temperatures dip, ensuring a comprehensive solution for a variety of environmental settings.
Spider mite control with Spical Plus in celeriac
Spider mites are pests that present a threat to many crops throughout the world, including celeriac. Despite their small size, they can cause severe damage very rapidly due to their great reproductive capacity. There are more than 1200 species worldwide, many of them are common crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, is by far the most important species in many outdoor crops.
Spical-Plus is a predatory mite that helps growers to control spider mites in celeriac. These predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. They pierce the prey with their sucking mouthparts and suck out the contents.
Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control
While plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm that grows a wide variety of crops, including onions, carrots, sweetcorn, pumpkins, beans, soybeans, and spinach.
The five main benefits of Integrated pest management
IPM (Integrated Pest Management) combines different strategies to add value to your business, with biological solutions as a key success factor. Implementing an IPM strategy helps growers create an environment that is favorable for plant development and unfavorable for pests and diseases. It places a strong emphasis on preventing pest issues before they become significant problems and results in a more efficient long-term approach to pest management. There are many benefits to implementing IPM into your crop strategy, from economic efficiency to reduced health risks and meeting the increased requirements of the value chain.
Control soil-borne diseases with Trianum
Soil-borne diseases such as Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium are a rapidly growing problem for growers worldwide, causing severe crop losses.
Trianum is a biofungicide, based upon the unique fungus Trichoderma harzianum T-22. Trianum is offering many positive characteristics that are beneficial for growers, as it not only controls soil-borne diseases, but also improves growth which results in a stronger and more resilient crop. But how does Trianum work?
Cerall, a powerful seed treatment solution against seed-borne diseases in cereal crops
Fusarium, common bunt (Tilletia caries), glume blotch (Septoria nodorum), and foot rot (Microdochium nivale) are serious threats for wheat, rye, spelt and triticale crops. For most of these diseases, seeds are the primary carriers of the infection and can cause serious plant losses through damping off just after germination and seedling emergence. These diseases can also seriously affect the crop at a later stage. Cerall offers a powerful weapon to protect the seeds against these pathogens while strengthening the plant at the same time.