Beneficial nematodes

less than a millimeter, play a crucial role in the biological control of agricultural pests. Despite their tiny size, these nematodes have had a significant [...] are a group of parasitic nematodes that have a unique relationship with insects. These nematodes are natural predators of various insects and play a crucial [...] control of onion and bean seed fly Wireworms control in potatoes Using nematodes in fruit orchards How do nematodes work? Beneficial nematodes use a fascinating

Phytoseiulus persimilis

disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short supply, mainly adult females will leave the prey patch in search of other spider mite [...] available in breeding sachets ( Spidex Vital Plus ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several [...] natural enemy of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses, but also in outdoor crops

How to protect bumblebees from heat

The study of climatic and environmental conditions in which bumblebees need to operate in various countries worldwide conducted over a period of 35 years [...] and increased amount of sugar water to support bumblebees in regulating their climate in hot weather conditions. Bumblebee hives with a sustainable future [...] The challenge of hot temperatures We understand the vital role that bumblebees play in pollination , especially in hot temperature conditions. As temperatures

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

shelf life, but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program [...] ty 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 of the fruit in the [...] integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according

Natutec Drone Release System

natural enemies fully autonomously, with a performance of 8 hectares per hour (measured in strawberries). Volume of dosing pot/drum 13 litres. Range 1-10 [...] quickly release natural enemies over large areas. Mode of action The Natutec Drone Release System contains a reservoir which can be filled with the product to

Beneficial microorganisms

various biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful [...] be released into the environment to infect other pests. Advantages of microorganisms in agriculture No harmful residue Unlike chemical pesticides, beneficial [...] for pest control include fungi, bacteria and viruses that naturally occur in environments such as soil, water, and air. These microorganisms are harnessed

Amblyseius andersoni

available in breeding sachets ( Anso-Mite Plus ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several [...] Adults are about 0.5 mm in size. Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral [...] life cycle of Amblyseius andersoni consists of egg, larva, protonymph, deutonymph, and adult. Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves, often in the axil

Open field pollination

Pollination plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful [...] than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination. Advantages of bumblebees in open field In the realm of outdoor crop pollination , both [...] honeybees. This abundance of pollen proves instrumental in promoting robust pollination and contributes to the development of more uniform and larger fruits

Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

Control armoured scales in citrus and grapes with Rhyzobug In our continuous pursuit to help growers biologically control pests in their outdoor crops, we [...] armoured scale. How to recognize damage of armoured scales Armoured scales can cause severe damage in your crop and can have a significant impact on your yield [...] backlist in the value chain Reduces the number of pesticide applications Environmentally friendly and improves biodiversity Proven results In various field

Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

use of chemical control agents has resulted in the spider mite developing resistance to a wide range of pesticides. Identifying the early signs of spider [...] appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural enemies for spider mite control Koppert pioneered the development of natural [...] pests that affect a wide range of crops. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many