Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

farm products. Based in Michoacán, Mexico, this family business started using biological control in its raspberry production when it successfully controlled [...] necessary, chemical control. Although biological control is not yet common in avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development [...] Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are followed [...] After introduction of “white” Spidex Vital it therefore is a clear proof of predation when red Spidex Vital is observed. FAQ You can find everything you [...] Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will [...] increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic [...] complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant

The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

application is more time efficient, which offers potential savings on labour. Easy application Spidex Vital Plus is easy to use. Introduce the sachets in and around [...] strategically in and around identified hotspots of spider mites, growers are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots [...] sachets make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory

Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

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

Eggplant

Solanum melongena ) is a specific species of nightshade and is widely produced for its tasty fruit. In North America and Australia the fruit is called eggplant [...] eggplant and in South Africa and Southeast Asia it is known as brinjal. The eggplant is a member of the genus Solanum and is thus related to the tomato and potato [...] potato. Botanically speaking however, the eggplant is classified as a berry. The fruit contains many small and soft seeds. These seeds taste rather bitter

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. strong, and the climate in the greenhouse is consistent. No easy feat, but the payback is more than worth [...] Conclusion In cold climates, it is assumed that the proper management of bees is sufficient to ensure good pollination. The single biggest problem is that if [...] guidelines in the greenhouse industry is the optimum temperature range for pollination. Growers want to keep the greenhouse temperature below 30° C. It is one

Faba bean

pea family Fabaceae . The name ‘broad bean’ is commonly used in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia and usually applied to large-seeded varieties [...] are cultivated for consumption. The Vicia faba grows some 0.5–1.8 m tall and is a firm plant with sturdy stems of a square cross-section. The broad beans