La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

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 [...] release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better quality of fruit for export, since it [...] in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price

Tomato russet mite

Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the plant family Solanaceae may be affected to a lesser extent. Damage [...] trichomes (leaf hairs). Affected stems turn a rusty brown colour, and in serious cases they may snap. The fruit can also be affected, and when this happens in tomatoes [...] The first nymphal stage is a transparent white colour and about 0.1 mm long. They usually develop to the 2nd stage within a day. All life stages look very

Spical Ulti-Mite

spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert [...] and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Phytoseiulus persimilis and Feltiella acarisuga . Storage [...] receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 12-14°C/54-57°F. Storage conditions

Maximize pollination in tomato

achieve exceptional yields, harnessing the power of commercial bumblebees can be a game-changer. Bumblebees are efficient and reliable pollinators, and when [...] pollination activity. A single visit by a bumblebee is typically sufficient for successful pollination. Fruit setting occurs once a flower has been adequately [...] the bumblebees, avoiding extreme temperatures that can hinder their activity. Additionally, maintaining a relative humidity between 50% and 80% ensures optimal

Caterpillars

capacity can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect [...] other insects. Many of the butterfly species that are active during the day can be strikingly colourful while moth flying at night are usually inconspicuously [...] to a single crop, most are polyphagous. Find solutions for caterpillars in your crop Life cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar damage Caterpillars can cause

Amblyseius swirskii

have eight legs, and are a whitish yellow colour. Adult mites have eight legs, are a translucent white in colour, and have a flat, elongated body. They [...] material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug The dosage of Swirski-Mite [...] range from 25-300 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for

Biopar

for fly pupae to parasitize. After parasitism, wasps of the new generation can be expected in approximately 2-3 weeks. Pack size Biopar: Paper bag with p [...] stable walls or edges, or in furrows Start introduction as soon as flies can be expected Dosage The information given below is merely indicative. Tailored [...] such as (climatic) conditions and the level of infestation. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

Kosarid™ FP

surround a pathogen, spreading quickly along the fungal stands and creating a biolfilm that coats the fungal pathogen. This biofilm acts like a shield, [...] seedling diseases effectively targeting listed soil borne pathogens to ensure a healthier start. Diseases Achlya spp.; Aspergillus spp.; Cochliobolus spp.;

Cotton aphid

green to black, while aphids produced in overcrowded colonies at a high temperature can be much smaller (from 0.9 mm), and yellow or cream-coloured. Cotton [...] appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. The cotton aphid can be distinguished from other aphids by the colour of the two cornicles (siphunculi)

Aphilin

from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for [...] develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies [...] its introduction site for a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular