• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio  

  January 8, 2024

  enemies, microorganisms, and pollination products during the first half of 2023, it is now our sticky trap product range that will enjoy a total makeover. The [...] Horiver range are sticky cards and Rollertraps. Horiver sticky cards make it possible to detect pests at an early stage, to then tackle them biologically [...] unnecessary use of chemical agents. Moreover, by regularly conducting counts, it becomes clear when pests enter the greenhouse, how they develop, and when

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  General Since the start of its invasion in 2008/2009, the spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South [...] South America and Europe where it has caused severe yield losses in many berry crops, cherries and grapes. Damage symptoms After oviposition, the respiration [...] bacteria, fungi and yeasts). Finally, deterioration of fruit can increase its susceptibility to attack by other Drosophila species. D. suzukii has a wide

• Oleander aphid

  temperate regions throughout the world. It probably originated in the Mediterranean region, the origin of its principal host plant, oleander. Damage symptoms [...] important ornamental plants in the families Apocynaceae and Asclepiadaceae. It is commonly found feeding on oleander and milkweeds ( Asclepias sp.). The

• Black bean aphid

  Aphis fabae , is widespread in temperate regions, where it is a serious economic pest of beans. It is highly polyphagous, and attacks a wide range of other [...] The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black moulds grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  The company has focused on biological plant protection since it was founded. However, its highly automated production system makes this type of plant [...] Scheffers describes biological plant protection as a godsend. ‘It is going very well indeed. It would be unthinkable if we still had to keep using chemical [...] owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery

• Tobacco thrips

  the plant’s growth and overall health, reducing its ability to photosynthesize efficiently and stunting its development. Burned appearance of leaves At higher [...] and the Solomon Islands. In recent years, this thrips species has expanded its presence to northern China, India, and other Asian countries, as well as several [...] many cultivated plants, including important ornamentals and sweet peppers. Its short life cycle and high reproductive rate, with females capable of laying

• Blue mold

  can infect the fruits through insect wounds or other damage on the fruits. It can grow at temperatures between -3 and 34 °C with an optimum between 22 and

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  parasitic wasps and predatory bug. ‘It goes without saying that Mycotal’s biological nature is a big plus, as it means we can use it almost indefinitely and the [...] improved effectiveness means that it not only combats whiteflies even better than before, but RD studies proofs that it can also efficiently controls a range [...] crucial factor. ‘We obviously want our cultivation to be as organic as possible. It has to be, as there’s only one chemical product against whitefly in tomato

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  incubating the brood when it gets colder. Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the [...] your crops < 0 °C: When it's extremely cold, all bumblebees will remain inside or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood [...] their pollination activity. To ensure the best performance of bumblebees, it's crucial to maintain their hive temperature between 28-33 °C. They have their

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  humans, it is crucial to position the hives in visible locations, enabling easy identification and access for both parties. For optimal visibility, it is [...] Yet, bumblebees need sunlight to be effective pollinators. Additionally, it is essential to maintain humidity around the hives below 80%. Hive placement [...] different seasons Increased light condition (Spring, summer) During these seasons, it is advisable to position the hives at a height of 20 – 60 cm above the ground