• Overwintering pests: diapause or hibernation and the wait for spring

  December 18, 2024

  When the weather turns cold, we tuck away in the coziest spot we can find. Similarly, pests in their environment do the same, hiding in warm spots, ov [...] factors such as food shortages and cold temperatures. During diapause, an insect's growth and development are either suspended or significantly slowed, helping [...] cherries, the return of plant growth creates a favorable environment for pests to emerge from diapause or hibernation and resume reproduction in the field

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

  September 5, 2019

  that the right approach is very important. On the one hand, there are many challenges, but on the other hand, new information and new knowledge are constantly [...] protection and now spider mites and thrips – the most notable pests – are practically a thing of the past. The brothers David and Rochus van Tuijl own Linflowers [...] nd, they send the flowers to many buyers with a market extending from Ireland to the west to far beyond Moscow to the east. ASDA in the UK and Kaufland

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  twenty-four hours that it’s no longer possible to salvage it As the caterpillars eat more, they grow out of their skins. The number of times the caterpillar [...] movements of the abdomen, the butterfly uses its bodily fluids to ‘fill up’ the wing veins. This process lasts about ten to twenty minutes. The wings will [...] will harden after one to two hours, after which the butterfly can fly away into the big, wide world. There are biological methods to effectively fight ca

• Protect your crop when temperatures drop: The benefits of early crop protection

  December 27, 2024

  taken during the growing season. By preventing pest infestations and disease outbreaks when pressure is low and before they affect the crop during the growing [...] As the agricultural calendar shifts into winter, many growers focus on preparing for the next growing season. However, the winter months are critical for [...] against Stemphylium Trianum-P reduces the fungal inoculum during the pear vegetative growth by at least 50%. Reduces the fungal overwintering inoculum with

• Trianum - enhancing the health and strength of your spring transplants

  April 10, 2024

  and pH levels ranging from 4 to 8.5. The positive effects of Trianum are noticeable right from sowing and during the initial weeks of plant development. [...] inoculation in the greenhouse. In cases where it hasn't been applied in the seedbed, Trianum can be applied during the first available irrigation. High-quality [...] year-round applicability, the enduring effects of this biological fungicide contribute to the long-term improvement of soil biodiversity. The outcome is robust

• Larvanem - The number one product against vine weevil for 25 years

  September 1, 2016

  which is the basis of Larvanem. The product is also completely natural and does not interfere with other beneficials. For many growers, Larvanem is the most [...] others. Our nematodes receive well-balanced nutrition during the production process, so they are larger than other nematodes. This means that they have [...] how we kept on improving the growing and nutrition. Thanks to the strict checks we use in our production process, our nematodes are free of any diseases.'

• Urgent need to accelerate the pace of change for sustainable cultivation

  April 4, 2018

  initiated and hosted the congress after the independent Dutch food and health news platform, Foodlog, publicly posed the above question. The congress was attended [...] themes: ‘How to significantly reduce the impact of agriculture and horticulture on the environment’, ‘How to accelerate the registration of new biological agents [...] agricultural practice by developing the promising field of biological solutions: ‘Everyone thinks things are fine, but we are losing our winning edge in this

• Larvanem - The number one product against vine weevil for 25 years

  July 14, 2015

  which is the basis of Larvanem. The product is also completely natural and does not interfere with other beneficials. For many growers, Larvanem is the most [...] others. Our nematodes receive well-balanced nutrition during the production process, so they are larger than other nematodes. This means that they have [...] energy, can target larvae more accurately, and are much more effective.' The right strategy Having the right strategy when using Larvanem is very important

• Koppert teams up for first automated lettuce farm in the UAE

  June 9, 2020

  India, Yassin Lahiani. ‘The experience gained in the Mediterranean regions such as Spain and Morocco are already being applied in the Middle East for many [...] Armela Farms with all the solutions and expertise to fulfil the ever-growing demand for high quality produce in the Gulf region.’ The CEO and founder of Armela [...] increase of more 250% in production since that date. The facility will be officially opened during the first quarter of 2021. Demand for high quality produce

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

  understand that it is the best option for the future to guarantee the protection of their crops against pests and diseases. We are constantly listening [...] These trials empower us with the knowledge and expertise to navigate growers through every stage of the crop cycle, ensuring the successful implementation [...] used to control Pythium , have been excellent. Not only were the results impressive during the growing season, but they also remained strong after 4 months