• Open field pollination

  pollinators for open field crops, like cherries, apples and pears. These crops significantly improve both fruit set and quality. They are robust and carry out [...] formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful harvests and sustainable agriculture. [...] instrumental in promoting robust pollination and contributes to the development of more uniform and larger fruits and vegetables, ultimately leading to increased

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  intended solely for informative purposes and may not be used to diagnose or treat a health-related problem, as it is not a substitute for medical care. If [...] off your gloves, shoes and clothes before taking off your mask. Clean your clothes and shoes at your workplace if possible and do not take them home, to avoid [...] spreading allergens and other particles. If you do wash your clothes at home, moisten your clothes at work and take them home in a closed plastic bag. Moistening

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  parties and other stakeholders. The foundation for sustainable health lies in protecting and endursing vital and resilient ecosystems as a basis for healthy [...] these people with healthy and safe food in the future. Natural resources are limited. The use of chemical crop protection products and artificial fertilizers [...] itself to then make them applicable for sustainable and productive agriculture and horticulture. It's the only responsible way in which to pass on the earth

• Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

  grows organic apples on 5 hectares used for baby compotes, and plums on 2 hectares. He started his orchard in 1987 and used conventional pest control until [...] to control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there was less need for trapping to reduce the pressure [...] the benefit of using Capirel nematodes is that it can also be used as a preventive treatment in the autumn to reduce the pest pressure for the following

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  expectations and reduce the reliance on imported, highly-priced products. "We can achieve this vision by utilizing available resources and transforming [...] years looking into automated and data-driven techniques such as climate control, biological control of pests and diseases and more. Their first harvest was [...] such as Spain and Morocco are already being applied in the Middle East for many years. We will support Armela Farms with all the solutions and expertise to

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  significant damage if not controlled early enough. Thripex Plus and other biocontrol agents are the future of a more sustainable and responsible approach [...] that suck plant sap and can be a serious pest of ornamental and food plants when present in large numbers. They come in many various species depending on [...] defeat pests. One reason to use an IPM program is to reduce the chemical pesticides sprays that once dry may linger on the plant for days. Sometimes the chemical

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  By ensuring good but not too lush growth, ensuring enough air movement in the crop, and disposing of affected parts in a plastic bag. Focusing on plant [...] Grey mould Botrytis cinerea Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation! Botrytis is an above-ground fungus, and there are many species. The fungus [...] pollen tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of these dead cells. Botrytis loves soft plant parts, such as soft fruit, petals, and lush leaves. Crops with

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  Decide and act quickly and ensure that you get some insight into the severity of the situation. If you’re too late for biological control, use other methods [...] Against Whitefly The Spread of Whitefly The How and Why of IPM Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly If you encounter whitefly in your [...] should you start? And what is the most effective method of control? The following tips will help you when whitefly makes your life, and that of your crop

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  death, and reduced crop quality. Download trial results onion and bean seed fly Capirel nematodes for bean seed fly After discovering the first larvae of the [...] importance of proper mixing and application, as Capirel contains living organisms and should be applied on moist soil and not under direct sunlight. More [...] stems, and hypocotyls, reducing water and nutrient uptake. This results in stunted growth, wilting, yellowing, disease susceptibility, seedling death

• Whitefly

  Parasitic wasps are key in reducing whitefly populations by parasitizing larvae and host feeding. Predatory mites and bugs feed on eggs and larvae of whiteflies [...] larval development. In the second and third larval stages, both the legs and the antennae are reduced to one or two segments and are no longer visible. In the [...] growing area clean and free from debris, weeds, and plant residues that can serve as reservoirs for whiteflies. Regularly remove and dispose of any infested