HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

clear about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help ecosystems and offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation [...] thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product at the [...] them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable

Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

Category: Knowledge Date published: December 21, 2021 Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Solutions Other useful articles

A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

resistance to pesticides has driven a shift toward Integrated Pest Management (IPM), focusing on biological solutions. These pests favor a variety of crops [...] visible in the crop. Using sticky traps early provides essential time to respond to infestations proactively. Accurate identification The accurate identification [...] turn brown to black within days. Lay eggs across the plant; eggs transition from yellow-green to brown. Fourth instar (pupa) Oval, white case with wax threads

Long-tailed mealybug

sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable economic damage. Life cycle and appearance of long-tailed [...] the body in a network of fine waxy threads. Over two or three weeks, a female produces 100-200 nymphs. In the summer, the life cycle takes about six weeks [...] long-tailed mealybug The long-tailed mealy bug is easily recognized by the long, posterior tail filaments, which are at least the length of the body itself. The

Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

nature. And strive for a healthy future. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal of experience. Growing in a sustainable manner with [...] Koppert, a Dutch grower with a clear vision; the world needed an alternative for chemical pesticides. He was the first to introduce a natural enemy to combat [...] through a Dosatron venturi injector. As nematodes are a biological solution, thus alive, it is important to create the best circumstances for them to be effective

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

have had a positive impact on their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release [...] pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical [...] implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that

The How and Why of IPM

Category: Knowledge Date published: August 18, 2021 The How and Why of IPM Parts of a Successful IPM System

The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

published: August 18, 2021 The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys? Read more about how to maintain your standing army

Windset Farms® Partners with Koppert to Showcase Sustainable Pest Management Practices

Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

Category: Knowledge Date published: March 03, 2023 Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control? More about