• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  including thrips (both first and second instar larvae), whitefly eggs and nymphs, and, to some extent, spider mites . Its versatility and high predation rate make [...] different crops and climates. Strengths and considerations “What makes Limonica stand out is its ability to establish quickly and target both first and second instar [...] (IPM) programs. Field results and performance Limonica has proven particularly effective in ornamentals and vegetables: Thrips parvispinus : Trials by

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  fungi from the soil and to stinging and sucking pests, such as thrips , spider mites , and aphids .’ A study currently being conducted by Koppert and Nov [...] absorb too much nitrogen? And can we prove that nutrient absorption remains effective and that levels of production and fruit quality remain unchanged with [...] including nitrogen release, and use of NatuGro? And what level of nitrogen makes the plants more attractive to aphids , for example, and what is the precise reason

• NatuGro in strawberry

  bigger fruit size and better quality; Contains only naturally derived products; Boosts plant health and ability to defend against stress and diseases; [...] soil with products from the NatuGro system. The beneficial bacteria and fungi, extracts, and acids in these products promote active and diverse soil life [...] organisms in the soil and give strawberry plants the readily available uptake-able nutrients they need for optimal growth and fruit development. optimum

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  buds and flowers. Besides that we see a second, maybe even more important difference. Because the treated plants show more regrowth in the summer and fall [...] that we end up with a younger plant. From young wood we already know it produces bigger and higher quality fruit. But there is another advantage of young [...] anxious looking at the weather forecast. Are the buds and flowers resilient enough to withstand the low and freezing temperatures that occur occasionally? Some

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  cherries and grapes. Damage symptoms After oviposition, the respiration tubes extend from the fruit but are difficult to see. Larval feeding in the fruit leads [...] derived from. Females have a strong saw-like ovipositor that is used to penetrate the skin of the host fruit and for laying the egg into the fruit. Eggs [...] spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South America and Europe where it has caused severe yield losses

• Big impact starts small

  May 1, 2023

  onions, fruit trees, grapes, citrus, and row crops. 'And we see good results,' says Product Manager Paolo Banzato. 'Our continuous improvements and research [...] ly develop and optimize our micro product range and production processes. To ensure we can provide our growers with the highest quality and best performing [...] are a great way to biologically control various soil-borne diseases and foliar pests and are an effective alternative to chemicals. Products like Trianum

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission as a producer [...] Brand and Koppert: a successful collaboration To reduce the burden of acaricides and other chemical pesticides, and consequently produce safer and better [...] in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula

• Ten facts about Fusarium

  December 9, 2021

  infection. This fungus is incredibly hardy and can survive in the soil, on crop remnants, on machines and tools, and in parts of the greenhouse structure. Even [...] Fusarium wilt , vary widely and are not always easy to recognize. We have compiled a list of ten facts about Fusarium that are important to know. There are many [...] Infection by Fusarium results in wilting and rotting areas that you can see at the base of the plant, the stem, or on the fruit. The most common type, Fusarium

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  control of soil pests such as thrips pupae, and larvae of sciarid flies and several beetles . Research and field experience however show that beneficial [...] organic or zero residue growing methods in a wide range of crops; fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops. 5 reasons to use nematodes Effective control of [...] Check the Entonem and Capsanem product page for detailed advice on application, handling and storage. Get in contact Nematodes and chemicals Nematodes

• Cucumber

  mites and other pest mites , thrips , and whiteflies , which can swiftly devastate entire fields if left unchecked. Concurrently, bacterial and fungal [...] can defoliate plants and impair fruit development, ultimately leading to reduced yields. Plant bugs Cucumber crops can also suffer from the presence of other [...] cking mouthparts, feed on cucumber plants by extracting sap from leaves, stems, and fruits. Spider mites Spider mites are a frequent pest within cucumber