• Chrysoperla carnea

  commonly known as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural predator of various pest insects. It belongs to the family Chrysopidae [...] hairs. The larvae are not easily observed and are mainly active at night, sheltering under the plant or the rim of the pot, during daylight hours. The larvae [...] honeydew and most will fly out of the greenhouse. Life cycle of Chrysoperla carnea You can recognize the different life stages of the green lacewing, Chrysoperla

• Simplifying and enhancing your crop protection

  December 11, 2023

  trapping The success of integrated or biological pest management depends heavily on the knowledge of the pests present and on the correct use of natural [...] control. The packaging is the release system in the same time, providing better shelter for the predatory bugs during transport and making the product easier [...] as convenience and labor savings. Both important in these challenging times when labor is harder to find and costs are rising. In the stand we will show

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially in dry conditions [...] infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful innovations came in the form of a breeding sachet. ‘Working together with multi-disciplinary teams [...] vital, for a prolonged period of time. ‘Having initially placed 100 mites in the sachet, a thousand can emerge over an extended period, enhancing the grower’s

• Welcome Nezapar, so long stink bug!

  to make a difficult choice; the labour-intensive manual squeezing of the stink bug, risking damage of their valuable crop, or the application of disruptive [...] impacting the development of Nezara , has been described in research papers for some time. Koppert is the first to achieve scaling-up the rearing of Trissolcus [...] eggs, and after pupation they emerge from the host egg by biting a hole in the lid of the Nezara egg.

• Dedication and collaboration: Empowering growers through field trials around the world

  across various temperatures and in a wide range of crops. In 2023, we gathered insights from 116 trials in France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain [...] with the knowledge and expertise to navigate growers through every stage of the crop cycle, ensuring the successful implementation of biocontrol in their [...] struggling to cope with the disappearance of certain chemicals that will never return to the market. Thanks to our network of Field Trials, we avoid u

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  January 29, 2025

  Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory [...] lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies on market data, such as crop [...] predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition

• Growers in salt-affected areas find solution to soil-borne diseases in Trianum

  March 8, 2024

  for the growers that rely on them. In a controlled study, the efficacy of Trianum in saline soils was put to the test. Olga Kostenko, researcher in the [...] combined extensive data on the effects of rising salinity levels in the soil. To ensure the validity of our research, we tested the disease isolates that are [...] news in a world where harsh growing conditions are becoming increasingly common. Trianum is a brilliant example of finding solutions in nature; of utilising

• Gerbera

  About The gerbera belongs to the family of daisies or Asteraceae . The flowering plant is originally from South Africa and grew among others in the Cape [...] addition, the gerbera is also used as a model organism with regards to botanical studies. Recommended for you Spidex Vital: a game changer in spider mite control [...] result of crossing the Gerbera jamesonii with another species from South Africa, the Gerbera viridifolia. The result is generally known as Gerbera hybrida

• Upgrade Eco-friendly Coolbox delivers

  October 5, 2021

  sustainable, the innovation shows a 25% saving on air freight, having gained an extra layer on a pallet due to the economy of size and weight. In the coming [...] made of new material. The innovative design with top panels has created better insulation, which increases the quality of products delivered in the Eco-friendly [...] and dust free. A big change! Stronger. The cushion pads also make the box very strong as there is a better fit and no gaps. Light weight. The new coolbox

• Linflowers wants to eliminate the need for chemicals all year round

  September 5, 2019

  from Ireland to the west to far beyond Moscow to the east. ASDA in the UK and Kaufland in Germany are among their end customers. In 2011, the two brothers [...] invest in natural enemies or other products as well as in a professional approach. This is the experience of chrysanthemum grower Linflowers in Bommelerwaard [...] (Paul Hakkenberg) the sole task of dealing with biological crop protection in our three gardens. We see it as a worthwhile investment in the future. After