Dutch skimmia grower Jan Willem Bakhuijzen first got acquainted with IPM (Integrated Pest Management) in the 1990s. Now he uses Anderline Bugline and Anderline Gemini sachets. The first introductions of beneficials are made in mid-May at which point the crop starts to close the canopy. The crop cycle starts in July as cuttings on tabletops. The cuttings are placed in 10.5 centimetre pots in March/April. During September/October some of these plants are sold. The other plants remain on the nursery and are planted in 10 litre pots, which will remain on site for 1.5-4 years. This allows Jan Willem Bakhuijzen to produce premium quality plants. It is of the utmost importance to achieve the highest possible plant quality. Jan Willem receives support in this pursuit of plant quality from Tom Vos, account manager at Gebr. Eveleens horticultural supply.
Left: Jan Willen Bakhuijzen, right: Meindert van der Wielen
“Anderline Bugline is of great value to us, especially on reducing labour requirements” according to Jan Willem Bakhuijzen. The product is very convenient to use. Additionally, an introduction of A. andersoni is guaranteed to last for most of the cropping season.
“By examining our plants closely, we can even find Anderline overwintering on older plants”. The preventive introduction of Anderline has the benefit of lower numbers of Phytoline needed to correct spider mite outbreaks. Phytoseiulus is only used as a hot spot treatment and on slow growing cultivars.
“When customers visit the nursery, the Bugline system is often a topic which is raised. If I explain its use and place in the IPM system, it becomes a selling point”, according to Jan Willem Bakhuijzen. “In short, Anderline gives me peace of mind because spider mite levels are reduced considerably. Therefore, the use of pesticide application is also reduced. Working with beneficials is highly preferable over applying chemical products since it does not require the use of additional safety equipment”.
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