These new certifications join the product’s existing certifications for greenhouse ornamental crops, tomatoes and cucumbers.
Certified organic in Canada and the U.S., BioCeres WP assures preventive pest control with no phytotoxicity thanks to its all-natural ingredients. A 2 to 4 g/L preventive application reduces pest populations in these crops.
Canada’s medical cannabis industry is expected to grow considerably over the next few years. Due to how it is consumed (ingested and inhaled), only 15 products are certified by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) to control pests on this crop. Adding BioCeres WP to the list provides an additional certified organic solution that is safe for human health.
BioCeres WP has been tested on several herb species in a Canadian mass-production greenhouse. The application caused no phytotoxicity and was confirmed highly effective by the production team It is also safe for the predatory mites currently used on this type of crop.
Making sweet potato cuttings in the greenhouse considerably speeds up the growth of these plants. This technique usually leads to an earlier harvest, with greater yield. The sweet potato plant’s two main pests are thrips and aphids. One preventive application of BioCeres WP on the cuttings will reduce the damage these pests cause and help their natural predators get established.
Leaf morphology (smooth surface, presence of hair, etc.) influence the effectiveness of predatory mites.