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🌟 A sneak peek at the new Entomatic MD in action! We're excited to share behind-the-scenes moments at LG Flowers, showcasing their newest addition: our Entomatic Multi-Row dispenser. Designed for fast, uniform application of predatory mites and other beneficials, this dispenser is mounted on a battery-powered cart and equipped with foldable, height-adjustable beams—ensuring flexibility and ease of use for crops at all heights. Ready to optimize your pest control strategy while reducing labor costs? Find out more about the Entomatic here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjSBCsqZ A big thank you to LG Flowers for your trust and to Hortiworld - Horticulture systems & machinery for this successful co-creation. #Biobest #Entomatic #Hortiworld #PestControl

#TuesdayTip Is Micromus still present in my crop? Scout for Micromus eggs low in the plant. Most female adults will find a dark, humid spot for them to lay their eggs in. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae are excellent in quickly locating aphid hot spots that might be higher up in the crop. #Micromus #Aphids #Cropprotection #Biocontrol #Biobest

#FunfactFriday Did you know that some stink bugs actually help control pests? While most stink bugs feed on plants (and many are big trouble for growers), not all of them are "bad bugs." Stink bugs in the subfamily 𝘈𝘴𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘦 are natural insect predators and play a key role in keeping plant pests under control. Take the spined soldier bug (𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘴), for example - you can spot it by the little spines on its “shoulders.” If you see one in your garden, don’t chase it away! It will feed on leaf beetle larvae, caterpillars, and other problem pests, helping to keep those pesky plant-eating insects in check. #funfact #didyouknow #stinkbugs #biobest 📷 Ward Stepman

#TuesdayTip As autumn settles in, shorter days and cooler temperatures slow down beneficial insects, making it key to keep up with your scouting efforts! 🍂🌡 Use Crop-Scanner to stay on top of population changes - especially those pesky whiteflies, which can outpace their natural enemies in cooler weather. Stay proactive to protect your crops! Reach out to your Biobest expert for more advice. #growerstip #whitefly #beneficials #ipm #scouting #monitoring #cropscanner #biobest

Biobest attending the HTA future grow expo in Stoneleigh. Come and say hello! Neal Ward Liam Harvey PhD BioFirst Group

Exciting developments in sustainable farming! The technical sales team from Biobest recently received specialized training from Hortiworld - Horticulture systems & machinery on the Entomatic™ automated beneficial dispenser models MD and RD. Our cutting-edge technology allows growers to distribute beneficials evenly across crops, reducing labor costs and enhancing biological control strategies. A special thank you to WILDERHOF, and Royal Berry for their contributions and continued support. Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of innovation in agriculture. 🌱🚜 #SustainableAgriculture #Biocontrol #Agritech #Innovation #Entomatic #Biobest #HortiWorld #GreenhouseFarming #RoyalBerry #Wilderhof

#FunFactFriday Did you know that ladybirds have a fascinating mating process? 🐞 Males produce a special pheromone to attract a mate and then climb on top of the female, holding onto her forewings for up to two hours during copulation! This clinging is made possible by tiny hair-like structures on the male’s abdomen. But that’s not all! The breeding female has her own unique abilities; she can store the male's sperm for up to three months before using it to fertilize her eggs. This allows her the flexibility to choose the right time for laying her eggs, ensuring the best chances for her future offspring. #didyouknow #funfact #ladybirdfacts #biobest

#TuesdayTip As we enter a period of potentially high caterpillar pressure, it’s crucial to stay prepared. 🐛 Make sure you have sufficient stocks of DELFIN® on hand to apply three treatments at weekly intervals. This proactive approach will help you manage caterpillar infestations effectively and protect your crops. Discover how DELFIN® can be your solution for optimal pest control: https://lnkd.in/etqwJTsM #CaterpillarControl #SweetPepper #Biocontrol #CropProtection #Delfin #Biobest

🚨New feature alert! We are excited to reveal the new integration across our High-Tech scouting products. Now you can seamlessly view both manual and automatic scouting on one interactive map, helping you to stay a step ahead in pest and disease management. - Enter scouting data in the Crop-Scanner ™ app - Take pictures of yellow sticky traps with Trap-Scanner™ - Visualise hourly data through PATS-C's noon-to-noon graphs - Receive automatic sticky traps counts from Trap-Eye™ By combining Crop-Scanner™, Trap-Eye™, and/or PATS-C, you can detect issues the moment they arise, giving you greater control over your greenhouse. For more information, contact your local Biobest advisor today and check out our High-Tech scouting products: https://lnkd.in/exUPivb8 #cropscanner #integration #biobest #biofirst

Booking is open for the British Cucumber and Pepper Conference! Contact us to book your delegate spot or trade stand: https://lnkd.in/ew59kSAy We have some great sessions lined up on energy, carbon accounting, managing food waste, a look at policy activity for the sector, pest and disease management and more. Plus we're looking forward to welcoming back David Hughes to deliver what will no doubt be another insightful and entertaining session on the fresh produce market and the opportunities and challenges in this arena for the sector. James Broekhuizen Joe Shepherdson