Entomatic™ dispensers are standardising and streamlining the introduction of beneficial organisms into crops, helping to optimise biological performance. By using tank mixing, one or more beneficials can be applied simultaneously, thereby boosting operational efficiency.
With Entomatic™ dispensers, growers can standardise and industrialise the introduction of beneficial organisms into their crops. Tank mixing enables them to apply one or multiple beneficials at the same time, improving biological performance while increasing operational efficiency.
The success of biological control programmes is influenced not only by the quality of the beneficial organisms, but by how precisely and evenly they are introduced into the crop. Traditional manual application methods often lead to uneven distribution, inconsistent release rates, and significant labour demands - limiting establishment and reducing overall control efficacy.
Precise efficient introduction of beneficials
“Entomatic™ dispensers offer a mechanised, scalable alternative,” says Sam Gui, Biobest's Market Development Manager for High Tech IPM. “Utilising tank mixing, they enable controlled, uniform delivery of one or more biological control agents simultaneously, through multiple dispensing points. The result is a more precise and efficient introduction of beneficial mites and insects across the crop.”
“Generally, growers simply add the beneficials together in the hopper, enabling mixing to take place during the workflow. Alternatively, they pre-mix in buckets, measured per bay or section, facilitating fast and accurate refilling during the dispensing operation.”
Gentle handing promotes high survival rates
“While being highly efficient, the system is also designed to handle organisms gently,” says Sam. “Controlled airflow and low mechanical stress help maintain high survival rates and vitality, ensuring beneficials arrive alive and active on the crop. This supports faster establishment and more effective pest control.”
“Entomatic™ application rates can be precisely adjusted to suit different species, carriers and crop conditions. Rotator speed, airflow and dispensing points are all configurable, allowing growers to achieve repeatable and predictable dosing tailored to specific IPM programmes.”
Highly flexible
Compatible with a wide range of beneficial organisms and carrier materials, the flexible Entomatic™ range is suitable for diverse cropping systems and IPM strategies.
“By combining more than one beneficial species in a single reservoir, Entomatic™ can target multiple pests in one workflow. By reducing the need for separate applications, it further reduces labour requirements.”
“Entomatic™ uses tank mixing to deliver consistent uniform coverage, higher survival rates and smarter multi-species deployment. The end result is improved biological performance alongside greater operational efficiency.”
For more information contact your local Biobest advisor or visit our website to discover our Entomatic™ family.