• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number [...] Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops [...] successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned about Koppert's

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  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 up by [...] result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born [...] 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 need to

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  Fusarium , is found worldwide and can infect many plants. In addition to causing wilting, Fusarium wilt is also responsible for causing rot in fruit and in the [...] often strikes when a crop is weak, but there are also varieties of this fungus that can devastate entire crops, as was the case in banana cultivation. [...] The best tip we can give growers is that prevention is better than cure. Fusarium wilt is an incredibly difficult disease to treat. The fungus that causes

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific [...] using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the [...] Embracing change Lukas Locher, a fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference [...] decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires [...] increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic

• Jeremy Webber Discusses Limonica In GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 1, 2025

  Manager, Jeremy Webber, has an article in the February, 2025 edition of GrowerTalks magazine. In A Meaner Mite For A Badder Bug he gives an overview and history [...] teams in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern (IPM) strategies to share. His extensive background in the industry [...] industry includes years as a grower and as a trusted biocontrol advisor. He’s worked with greenhouses of all sizes, growing a wide range of crops—edibles

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  challenges lie in nature itself. So we partner with nature. And strive for a healthy future. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal [...] resuspended in water and dispersed over the crop by using spraying/irrigation systems most commonly used in agriculture. But… you are not spraying a conventional [...] systems and be injected through a Dosatron venturi injector. As nematodes are a biological solution, thus alive, it is important to create the best ci

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  March 1, 2025

  how to identify them. This information is critical right now because this is the time to get a biocontrol plan in place, so crops are protected from the [...] consultant team manager, Jeremy Webber, has an article in the March issue of GrowerTalks. In Aphids—Go Time he discusses key points about the main types [...] production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. He’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  Swirski-Mite Plus is a trusted biological solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide [...] Tim Bossinga. ‘The material of the sachet is still the same, but the shape is more elongated and features a new design. The properties and application [...] predatory mites will have a ‘new look’ as of 8 July. ‘This successful biological control product containing predatory mites will have a new look that reflects

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  set a brand-new course just a few years ago. Modernizing cultivation and markets Dümmen Orange has a total of 20 branches, 7,700 employees, and a turnover [...] (about $405 million), making them a giant in the global ornamentals sector. Driven by their ambition to be a leader in the modernization of cultivation [...] of chrysanthemum cuttings in Uganda. Was it possible to achieve a production of cuttings using a minimum of chemical products in which the use of biological