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Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned about Koppert's [...] maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number [...] because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules and insecticides. Together with Koppert, Don Sánchez Fresh has managed to implement a successful

Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

I need to, I can give advice remotely straight away,’ explains Floris, ‘or I can start thinking of strategy changes that can be made. In this era of viruses [...] value should be – in conjunction with his consultant if need be. The threshold value helps to prevent unnecessary work. Although, with just two whitefly [...] implement measures very quickly. We can act more promptly. In addition to scouting with the Horiver scanner, we can also enter manual pest counts, so I

Caterpillar control with nematodes

of caterpillars . Our nematode products can be used in conventional, organic or zero residue growing methods in a wide range of crops; fruits, vegetables [...] and field experience however show that beneficial nematodes are also very effective on foliage-feeding pests. A fact that offers growers many new opportunities [...] caterpillar which dies within a few days. When applied correctly, beneficial nematodes significantly reduce pest pressure, resulting in a healthier crop and higher

Effective thrips control with predatory mites

it has a high reproduction capacity, performs well in moderate and colder temperatures and can handle high humidity. The predatory mites have a somewhat [...] viruses makes them a serious threat to yield and product quality. However, integrating biological control with predatory mites offers a highly effective [...] standards. Compatibility: easily combined with other biological and soft chemical tools in an IPM program. Koppert: expert in predatory mite solutions Koppert offers

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches [...] way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully [...] the government decides that certain traditional methods can no longer be applied. "10 years ago, organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability

Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

pests in horticulture, damaging crops rapidly and thriving in hot, dry conditions. Their resistance to chemical pesticides makes biological control a critical [...] standards. Compatibility: easily combined with other biological and soft chemical tools in an IPM program. Koppert: expert in predatory mite solutions Koppert offers [...] and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus

Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

making them easy to use. In this way, they can replace conventional pesticides in many crops and play a complementary role in an IPM strategy. José Maria [...] apply them successfully in a broad spectrum of agricultural crops. A growing number of farmers are now using this natural solution that is rapidly replacing [...] asparagus on a hectare for the last two years. He had many problems with this crop from the start – particularly with wireworms and caterpillars that ruined

NatuGro in strawberry

You can improve disease suppression in the soil with products from the NatuGro system. The beneficial bacteria and fungi, extracts, and acids in these [...] strawberry regions in California. Koppert consultants ensure that strawberry growers are supported in handling their challenges on a daily basis. Our c [...] consultants work with growers to develop a customized program specific to their soil conditions, production cycle and other factors. They help with planning (up