• Innovative program aims to combat Striga weed threat to Sorghum

  March 8, 2024

  farmers across the continent. The weed steals vital nutrients and water from the roots of its host plants, leading to reduced yields and, in severe cases [...] Integrated Striga Eradication) is making strides in the battle against the parasitic weed Striga, which poses a significant threat to the staple crop Sorghum. [...] about what is involved to get from a microbial isolate to a commercial product. The goal of PROMISE II The core objective of PROMISE II, the second phase

• Natutec Drone

  with the vulnerable beneficials and the unique dispersal system. Two controllers keep the Natutec Drone stable and you can follow its progress in the crop [...] products and disperse them with great accuracy and efficacy over 8 hectares in the space of an hour. The high-tech release system was designed and developed [...] dispersal – this shortens the time the beneficial organisms need to establish itself in the ecosystem and do its work in the crop Trained pilots - Koppert’s

• Cedomon

  bacteria, which produce metabolites. After the application of Cedomon, a biofilm is created around the seed. The metabolites already present in Cedomon have [...] on the seeds The bacteria present in Cedomon will stay inactive when the seeds are stored dry. After sowing, when water availability increases, the bacteria [...] become active and will rapidly start to multiply. This ensures that the seeds and first developing roots are quickly colonized. Subsequently, the bacteria will

• Nutemia

  montdorensis ) in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is no alternative [...] a thin, even layer Dosage The dosage of Nutemia depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] sprinkling on the leaves by hand or with an Air(o)bug Large heaps of carrier material may cause leaf damage, so make sure the material is distributed as

• Introducing Montdo Ulti-Mite: Innovative defense against invasive thrips

  September 2, 2024

  family apart is the packaging solution. The Montdo Ulti-Mite sachet is made of a special material that can withstand higher temperatures and lower humidity [...] ultimately selecting the predatory mites Amblydromalus limonicus and Transeius montdorensis , proven solutions to thrips and whitefly . In the case of Transeius [...] out comprehensive research and testing to develop a new formulation, with the most optimal carrier material and packaging for the control of T. parvispinus

• Aphilin

  mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 2 weeks after the first [...] parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs in aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts [...] site for a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start

• Entofood

  place in the dark. Allow the bottles to acclimatise in the greenhouse before use, keep the lid closed, in order to prevent condensation and the formation [...] weekly until the Macrolophus pygmaeus population is large enough and pests are present Make sure that Entofood is distributed on top of the crop Entofood [...] source of food for build-up and maintenance of Macrolophus pygmaeus populations in tomatoes in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode

• Macrocheles robustulus

  larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. Feeding behaviour [...] (not on the plastic) The dosage of Macro-Mite depends on climate, crop, planting medium and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] Macrocheles robustulus is used for the control of the following pests: Sciarid flies (fungus gnats) Thrips Lyprauta larvae The predatory mites feed on

• ‘Ornamental plant companies need to innovate more in plant protection’

  August 6, 2021

  aground with our plant protection. The number of chemical agents available is quickly drying up and its use is becoming more and more strictly regulated. We growers [...] Roos. He is the plant protection specialist for the entire company at Green'05 in Bergschenhoek, the Netherlands, which, with seven locations and a total [...] determines the strategy as regards the beneficials to be used based on the scouting observations. Thorough scouting is essential during the cultivation

• Aphidend

  gall midges emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. After emerging from the eggs the larvae consume the aphids . Visual effect [...] n Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents [...] emerged, the adult gall-midges will leave the bottle and spread Dosage The dosage of Aphidend depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always