Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners of the company Sociedade Agrícola [...] the end of their cycle with a high level of plant health and vigour so that the harvesting machine can do its work well. ‘With the introduction of mechanical [...] present the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides, guaranteeing the final consumer zero

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission [...] part of an integrated pest management strategy (IPM). Although understanding the adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural [...] the adaptability of insects to plants in open fields," said Carlos Canul, technical manager of Chula Brand Mexico. Thanks to the results of tests and field

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve [...] Manuel Tafoya, junior production manager, the release of natural enemies of these pests and the reduction of agrochemical applications have had a positive impact [...] better quality of fruit for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is

Bedding plants

or tender perennial plants used in gardens and parks. There is a wide range of plants especially produced to demonstrate coloured flowers in spring and summer [...] plant has died down. During winter they are either stocked away or disposed of: tulip, narcissus, gladiolus, hyacinth, canna, dahlia.

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects. It also takes a lot of dedication to obtain [...] Sánchez Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops [...] to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline spider mites and other

Amblyseius andersoni

. The life cycle of Amblyseius andersoni consists of egg, larva, protonymph, deutonymph, and adult. Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves, often in [...] species of predatory mite and is used for biological pest control in horticulture and agriculture. These predatory mites are natural enemies of various [...] prefers young larvae of various thrips species but the predatory mite also has an effect on whitefly , and rust mites. Feeding behaviour of Amblyseius andersoni

Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

grower will reach the best and most effective results. Results of Rhyzobug Lifecycle of Rhyzobug Rhyzobiius lophanthae is able to predate on several armoured [...] Rhyzobug is an effective tool to control armoured scale. How to recognize damage of armoured scales Armoured scales can cause severe damage in your crop and can [...] to use Rhyzobug Effective biocontrol solution to control different species of armoured scales, as both adults and larvae predate on armoured scale insects

Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

solution for biological pest control of bean seed flies , leaving natural enemies unharmed. Wilco Remijn, co-owner of an organic arable farm, recognizes [...] sparing them the frustration of replanting. Furthermore, he notes that biological control aligns perfectly with their goals of promoting sustainable agriculture [...] The bean seed fly ( Delia platura ), a common pest affecting a wide range of crops, can cause significant damage. However, beneficial nematodes offer an

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] it was not enough. She is the project manager of the oak processionary caterpillar for the Municipality of Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s nematode product [...] other caterpillars . We’ve treated a total of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps

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