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

  pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production [...] 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 chemical load. [...] control programs in more than four papaya production orchards in Mexico. This has contributed to achieving its mission as a producer company, to improve and

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  product is very easy to apply. In addition, it was a huge advantage not to have to wait for the pre-harvest interval that applies to chemicals. This product [...] since 1986, steps have recently been taken to apply them successfully in a broad spectrum of agricultural crops. A growing number of farmers are now using [...] systems in the same way that conventional pesticides are introduced, making them easy to use. In this way, they can replace conventional pesticides in many

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  damage to fruits, and it requires an abundant prey population to sustain its effectiveness. It is not recommended for use in gerbera cultivation due to potential [...] L3-L4 whitefly larvae stages for parasitism and targets L2 larvae for host feeding. Egg placement: Deposits a single egg in each host larva. Pupal stage: [...] effective against whiteflies, it struggles to establish in tomato crops due to its reproductive preference for the lower two-thirds of the plant, which is

• A Hybrid Approach to IPM by Jeremy Webber in GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025

  April 22, 2025

  Webber makes the case for a hybrid approach to IPM in ornamentals in the GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025 . In A Hybrid Approach to IPM he maintains that [...] two work well as a team when designed into a coordinated program, especially in ornamentals. Jeremy explores the hybrid approach for managing aphids , [...] has asked industry leaders in the biosolutions space to discuss what’s new and, more importantly, what growers need to know to achieve success with products

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  , have been a growers' tool for effective biological control of thrips and sciarid flies for over 50 years. Therefore , Koppert decided to evolve the product [...] the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert is replacing the clay matrix (in which the nematodes remain in a dormant state until [...] major advantage for the end-user, because the new formula, dissolved in water, is a transparent solution. The former clay medium left a whitish film on

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  Spider mite is a global problem, but there is a solution – its natural enemy, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is used globally in a wide range of [...] ytoseiulus persimilis is a strong predatory mite that can thrive in multiple conditions. This means that you can use Spidex in a wide variety of crops, including [...] solely in greenhouses on both vegetable and ornamental crops. It has since been proven that Spidex is an effective solution in various crops, both in the

• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  August 18, 2021

  For a Cleaner, Safer Berry Food Safety Fewer pesticide applications delivers a cleaner, safer berry to the final consumer. Worker Safety 100% safe for [...] their prey. Searching for and eliminating the mite population quickly and effectively even in areas that chemicals are unable to reach. Resistance Management [...] re-entry times or pre-harvest restrictions for biological control. Organic Production Biological control can be used in organic production where few miticides

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 4, 2023

  However, more data is needed to showcase their effectiveness for sustainable practices to gain global traction. A shift in mindset and an effective global [...] plants, contributing to human health and ensuring food security – a need more pressing than ever. Our holistic solutions for soil health In our relentless pursuit [...] sms to the soil environment, our solutions increase root biomass in crops, fortifying the carbon content of soils and ultimately contributing to a more

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  Using sticky traps for spider mite is of little use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination hotspot in the crop, you’re [...] it’s better to control the spider mite with a corrective product that fits with IPM. During the dormant period, it may seem that a problem area in the crop [...] you’re unlikely to find anything on the sticky traps. It’s logical really – the mites don’t fly. To uncover this pest, it’s important to make regular checks

• Biofungicide that gives soil-borne diseases no chance!

  January 21, 2021

  A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system Trianum is a biological fungicide product that protects crops from soil-borne diseases such as Fusarium [...] of pathogens developing resistance to Trianum . It has been used in many countries for many years, and continues to give excellent results. Growers have [...] Competition for space Trianum rapidly forms a physical barrier along the surface of the roots, giving soil pathogens no room to establish. Competition for nutrients