La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

production process, harvest is where the results of agronomic management can be seen. Good management not only results in quality fruit with longer shelf [...] 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 [...] based on the quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market and the production

Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

previous methods. The app's user-friendliness stands out. Each sticky trap can be individually inserted for every pathway. You have the option to manually [...] in terms of accessibility for consultants. Like growers, crop consultants can observe pest pressures within the greenhouse. This direct insight into scout [...] accurate pest monitoring and real-time notifications. A crop scouting tool can contribute to making the cultivation of horticultural crops more efficient

Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

placement of bumblebee hives can significantly enhance the pollination efficiency of bumblebees. The following steps can be taken to increase the productivity [...] receive early sunlight, typically on the north side. If needed, the hives can be placed higher inside the crop, at a minimum height of 1.4 meters above

How to protect bumblebees in cold

rather than regulating the hive's internal climate. Different temperatures can affect the behavior of bumblebees: 8-11 °C: Bumblebees will start foraging [...] crop is healthy and the average 24-hour temperature is at least 15 ºC, you can ensure that there won't be any issues with the foraging activity of the bumblebees [...] return. To mitigate this, consider using netting whenever possible, or you can temporarily collect the worker bees in the hive for a short period using our

Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

suspension can be dispersed using spraying/irrigation systems most commonly used in agriculture: airblast sprayer, boom sprayer and others. They can also be [...] Fast-acting biological solution Resistance proof - pests cannot build resistance Can be applied with regular spray equipment Compatible with most pesticides Leaves [...] Leaves no residue Which pests do nematodes control? Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples

Asian citrus psyllid

to a healthy plant and injects bacteria into it as they feed. The disease can kill a citrus tree in as little as five years, and there is no known cure [...] about 25 to 35 mm long. The adults are active, jumping/flying insects and can readily fly short distances when disturbed. The psyllid’s life cycle includes

Green peach aphid

persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can transmit at least 100 different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by many [...] photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. The aphid’s saliva can induce strong “allergic” reactions such as malformations of the growing tips

Biosolutions for Propagation

plant program. Rather than utilizing repetitive pesticide applications that can stunt plant growth, Koppert uses beneficial insects and biopesticides with [...] This moisture brings fungus gnats, shore flies , and fungal diseases that can scar the primary root, stunting the plant for its lifetime and interfering

Orius insidiosus

Adult females can eat about 20 Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis) per day. Life cycle of Orius insidiosus Growers can recognize the different [...] predators, feeding on thrips. They also consume pollen and plant juices, which can supplement their diet when prey is scarce. Adult bugs are about 2.5 mm long

Rose

trailing with a stem that has sharp thorns. The flowers of the rose plant can vary in shape and size, but are often ornate and bright colored. Colors range