Facilitating ferric uptake – a biocontrol success story Nathan Whitehouse, Certis Belchim marketing manager It’s human nature to gravitate towards routine.Routine slug control over several decades, for many growers, was reaching for a bag of metaldehyde-based pellets where chemical intervention was needed. Why waste time deliberating on the use of anything else when an existing [...]
Nematode pest anxiety tempered by effective biocontrol Nathan Whitehouse, Certis Belchim marketing manager Soil-dwelling plant-parasitic nematodes are the nemeses of many crops. Patchy, sporadic, and in some cases hard to accurately quantify, a handful of species can have a devastating impact on yield and quality in crops like carrots, parsnips, and sugar beet, to name [...]
We all know that fresh produce retailers have very exacting specifications on how crops are managed to avoid any breach of maximum residue levels (MRLs) and suppliers must demonstrate their adherence to all the rules.
A new online tool to help operators set up slug pellet applicators to accurately apply specific pellet products is now live.
Starting early to reduce spider mite populations can save money and allow natural enemies to take over to keep balance in orchards and hops.
Appreciating the advantages of different sized slug pellets and using tools such as the Calibration Wizard when switching between these products will optimise slug control this autumn.
