HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the impl [...] markets, HyFood improves its hydroponic production processes thanks to the compliance required by international certifiers that endorse its habaneros as a safe [...] production of different varieties of habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017, they have been clear about their goal: to produce high-value

Amblydromalus limonicus

as 14 °C, it maintains high egg-laying and predation rates. Under fluctuating conditions, such as 16 hours at 16 °C and 8 hours at 10 °C, it continues [...] limonicus Amblydromalus limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy [...] alternative to chemical pesticides. Amblydromalus limonicus is valued for its effectiveness at relatively low temperatures and is especially recommended

Maximize pollination in tomato

n progress, collect approximately 20 closed flowers from different areas. It is essential that all closed flowers exhibit bite marks. Closed flowers offer [...] days. When the number of bite marks diminishes to only one or two per flower, it is advisable to introduce a new bumblebee hive. Temperature and humidity [...] between 8 °C and 28 °C, with a gradual decrease in activity beyond 28 °C. It is important to provide suitable conditions for the bumblebees, avoiding extreme

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to [...] l bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number [...] advocates for a cautious approach, carefully examining effectiveness when it comes to applying crop protection . He emphasizes that the correct application

Hemp russet mite

Aculops cannabicola ) belongs to the family Eriophyidae (gall and rust mites). It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) on hemp/cannabis plants [...] Aculops cannabicola is host specific to hemp/cannabis ( Cannabis sativa ). It cannot survive on other plants. Life cycle and appearance of Hemp russet mite

Consumers

Koppert card/sachet from in it. What do I do with it? I bought a plant with a Koppert card/sachet from in it. What do I do with it? The card/sachet in the [...] otherwise have to be pollinated by hand. It also became clear that natural pollination by bumblebees yielded better results. It improved fertilization, enhanced [...] bumblebee can travel up to six miles away from its hive and collect and transport sixty percent of its own bodyweight in pollen. And bumblebees don't let

Greenhouse whitefly

deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) is encouraged, making it unsuitable for sale [...] species from different families serve as suitable hosts for this whitefly. It occurs on many crops, including aubergine, beans, cucumber, sweet pepper,

Natutec Drone

Koppert has used its specific know-how about the mechanics needed to disperse different carrier materials, in combination with its knowledge of predatory [...] range of biological organisms in record time over large agricultural expanses. It is a unique dispersal mechanism that can carry a wide range of biological [...] The complete system (drone and dispersal system) weighs 15 kg/33 lbs and it has a wingspan of 1.5 meters/4.9 feet. The Natutec Drone can carry loads of

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting aphids [...] greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents Once emerged, the adult [...] significantly at higher temperatures. As gall-midges are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

This has contributed to achieving its mission as a producer company, to improve and care for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, [...] papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more [...] to the resistance generated by these pests, Chula Brand began to develop its biological control programs in cooperation with Koppert more than two years