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

  An important part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower [...] have, was to understand the adaptability of insects to plants in open fields," said Carlos Canul, technical manager of Chula Brand Mexico. Thanks to the results [...] the use of harmful chemicals and promotes sustainable agricultural practices that can be implemented in open field crops. This is confirmed by Chula Brand

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  steps can be taken to increase the productivity of bumblebees: To ensure successful communication between bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position [...] sunlight should be avoided during warmer periods. Yet, bumblebees need sunlight to be effective pollinators. Additionally, it is essential to maintain humidity [...] bumblebees to receive maximum daylight, aiding their orientation. To avoid overheating, ensure that the hives are not positioned too close to heat-generating

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  March 1, 2025

  horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for biological programs and integrated [...] most likely to encounter this spring, including the melon or cotton aphid , green peach or tobacco aphid , and the potato aphid , and how to identify them [...] them. This information is critical right now because this is the time to get a biocontrol plan in place, so crops are protected from the very start of the

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  more accurate as time progresses. Act Quickly Thanks to this, growers only need to use a smartphone to scan the Horiver sticky traps in their greenhouses [...] analyze Horiver sticky traps, enabling growers to scout more efficient and more accurately. This app will be available after summer for most subsidiaries [...] is tenuis. It is also possible to manually enter sticky trap and crop data in the app. The generated data will then be displayed in an online dashboard

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  January 1, 2025

  horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for biological programs and integrated [...] It’s a highly informative treatment of a topic of great importance to growers who want to get the best pest control result for their dollars spent. Heidi [...] Biologicals she discusses the critical time between the delivery of biologicals to the grower and the moment before deployment. Temperature awareness and holding

• Predatory mites

  well-known around the world. Our dedication and commitment to develop methods that enable growers to effectively introduce these solutions into their crops [...] Predatory mites have a remarkable ability to locate and prey upon specific pest species, minimizing damage to non-target organisms. Resilient pest management: [...] resistance to chemical treatments. Biodiversity promotion: The introduction of predatory mites supports biodiversity by minimizing disruptions to the local

• Citripar: user – friendly application and sustainable packaging

  March 31, 2025

  We are excited to announce an update to our Citripar product, enhancing both its sustainability and user experience. Citripar , known for its effective [...] ‘With this redesign, we aimed to improve both usability and sustainability. The new packaging makes it easier for growers to apply Citripar effectively while [...] and ease of application in mind. The redesigned packaging includes a practical feature: a perforated lid with a sticker that simplifies the application

• Fytofert-S: Spray smarter. Grow stronger.

  information, expert advice, or want to make a purchase, our team is here to support you every step of the way. Contact us now to discover how Koppert's innovative [...] retailer demands for eco-conscious farming Safe for beneficials : Formulated to be gentle on beneficial insects and respectful of natural enemies, it helps [...] performance, leaving minimal visible residues compared to conventional sulfur Time-release mechanism: Due to its porosity it provides a quick start and long-lasting

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  well as being a world authority on protecting biodiversity, Koppert has the knowledge and capacity to produce biological solutions. ‘We all want to move forward [...] organizations are also welcome to submit a proposal for a panel of 3 to 5 speakers. PHAB 2020 is also working with Springer Nature to publish a special conference [...] biodiversity and food production are invited to raise global awareness on how plant health can help to secure and improve food supply, reduce poverty

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  August 5, 2021

  parasites and pesticides may be to blame. As the entire honeybee colony survives the winter, honeybees are particularly sensitive to these. In the case of bumblebees [...] forage for both pollen and nectar to provide resources for brood as well as maintaining the nest. As the nest continues to develop the Queen will not leave [...] Although bumblebees store nectar like honeybees, they do not have to save enough nectar to survive the winter (since the queens hibernate alone during winter)