Common bean

pop bean, or snap bean) is a herbaceous annual plant. Botanically speaking, it belongs to the legume family Fabaceae , together with other Phaseolus species

How to protect bumblebees from heat

rise, it is crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial [...] great. We advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool spot. There are various methods available for growers to do so:

Cabbage looper

Trichoplusia is not only a damaging pest in crucifers, their favourite host, it can also be found in crops such as tomato, pepper, some cucurbits, soybean

Neoseiulus californicus

control of spider mites . Although Neoseiulus californicus prefers spider mites it can also feed on other food sources such as other mites, thrips or pollen [...] temperatures, lower humidities and pesticides than Phytoseiulus persimilis . It can survive longer than Phytoseiulus persimilis when spider mites are scarce [...] Neoseiulus californicus is a selective predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to feed on spider mites but can also feed and survive on other prey

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more [...] adjacent mats. ‘We sometimes lost up to 50% of production on the affected mats. It all adds up, and I don’t want to be faced with another situation like that [...] The crop receives 20 hours of high-intensity light every day, which makes it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety

Nature's Perfect Pollinator

innovative pollination system, assuring you maximum pollination when you need it most. The Quad features four bum­blebee hives and is designed for outdoor [...] Let our experts guide you Investing in a Quad Hive is not just a purchase—it's a partnership. Each Quad comes with expert consultancy guidance at no additional [...] simple foraging communication system and will work an extended area until it is fully pollinated, while honeybees use a sophisticated dance language to

Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

Koppert is a pioneer when it comes to the selection and breeding of beneficial nematodes for the biological control of many pests. Having introduced them [...] nematode solutions – Casea – which has worked very well for me. The truth is that it has solved my problem!’ José Maria enthuses. Before finding the nematode solution [...] solution penetrates better. ‘This product is very easy to apply. In addition, it was a huge advantage not to have to wait for the pre-harvest interval that

Caterpillar control with nematodes

search for their prey. Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate it through its natural body openings or skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic [...] bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead caterpillar [...] and Capsanem are significantly effective against a variety of caterpillars . It also shows that while nematodes move most efficiently in a liquid layer, a

Anthurium

follows after about a month. Standard varieties of anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colors and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets, red is the most

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

Aviña, Rancho Los Pinos boasts over 70 years of agricultural expertise. On its 610 hectares of protected farmland, the ranch produces various tomato and [...] The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its core values: working for the growers.