Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

hotspots of spider mites, growers are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’ [...] hotspots no chance The innovative rearing system created by the sachets of Spidex Vital Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse [...] 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 mites

Red Headed Flea Beetle Eradication Described in April 2025 GrowerTalks Issue

Biosolutions for Cannabis

business is the same regardless of the amount of the purchase. They are invested in the strength and success of each individual client over the long term [...] Koppert stays on top of what’s allowed, what’s effective, and most importantly, what the grower wants (and doesn’t want) in the product. Lane Holland, right [...] aphid (Phorodon cannabis) is one of the most aggressive species encountered in any crop. Koppert has spent millions in R&D finding the best solutions for this

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

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of [...] 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 market and the production [...] 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 based

Integrated Pest Management

on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to [...] effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses [...] and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases

Sustainable Development Goals

health , the health of people working in horticulture and agriculture, and the health of consumers who have access to residue-free produce. Key SDGs in which [...] development is essential for the future of our planet. As a leading provider of biological solutions for agriculture and horticulture, we recognize the important [...] pollination , have all, directly and indirectly, enabled a significant reduction in the use of chemicals in horticulture and agriculture. We not only fight pests

How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

seedlings, resulting in production losses early in the cultivation process. The larval stage is the most dangerous stage for the plants, as the larvae feed e [...] cultivation is often challenged by onion fly ( Delia antiqua ). The larvae of the onion fly can cause significant damage to the roots and bulbs of onions and [...] an onion grower in Rutten (NL), is one such grower who has witnessed the positive impact of these beneficial nematodes. The challenge of onion fly infestation

Pollination

anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross [...] Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another plant. Many flowers [...] crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life of these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers

Leaf miners

quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host [...] more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies [...] tunnel into the leaves of plants, creating ‘mines’. There are many species of leaf miner affecting various crops in temperate parts of the world. Under