• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity [...] In the crop production process, harvest is where the results of agronomic management can be seen. Good management not only results in quality fruit with [...] implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  April 18, 2019

  days, chemical products are increasingly unpopular, which is why Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is gaining ground. And we're not surprised. After all, IPM [...] minimal use of chemicals. Biological if possible, chemical if necessary. It is a flexible system that can always be adapted to new circumstances. We provide [...] new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical plant protection is decreasing, with

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 29, 2021

  population over time, it will cost more money in the long run. Don’t store the product for too long after receiving it, and don’t store it in the wrong conditions [...] and Thrips Biocontrol for Spider Mites Spidex is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends [...] should ideally use Spidex on the day that you receive it. If that’s not possible, make sure to store it in a cool and dark place. Do not store the product

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  May 3, 2019

  This insect is an easy house guest: they are happy to eat almost anything and quickly feel at home in a crop. This is why this predatory mite is perfect for [...] ensure good development, the daytime temperature should regularly exceed 20-22 °C/68-71.6°F (but it does even better at 25-30 °C/77-86°F). Although it still [...] the humidity is particularly important in the zone where the insects live, which is directly around the leaf. The microclimate there is often very different

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  sheets with rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched to Natutec Scout . Koppert's [...] Volgering, Scout at Schreurs, explains: “Scouting is very important within this cultivation. This is why we not only conduct a weekly count of all sticky [...] "Upon inputting all the data into the app, it seamlessly syncs with the computer," the Scout elaborates. "The data is then organized into graphs. This allows

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  Dol is now available. Click Here to Download Plant-pollinator interactions In cold climates, it is assumed that proper management of pollinators is sufficient [...] sufficient to ensure good pollination. The single biggest problem is that if there is not enough strength in the plant, the setting may be poor. Growing in [...] Critical Blueberry Growth Stages We all know that proper pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  precaution is necessary to prevent honeybees from being attracted to the sugar water in the bumblebee hives, especially if the main crop is not yet flowering [...] protection Safeguard the hive against strong winds by placing it in a sheltered spot or securing it in place with weights or other stabilizing measures. Chemical [...] knowledge and tools needed to ensure bountiful and thriving outdoor crops. Good pollination in outdoor crops can be achieved by following the recommendations

• Trichoderma harzianum

  transplanted crops it is possible to start applications from propagation. When the pathogen pressure is potentially high, the crop is sensible to soil diseases [...] harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus is known for [...] practices has various advantages: It controls different soil-borne diseases It strengthens the plant and promotes growth It improves root system development

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  traps. It’s logical really – the mites don’t fly. To uncover this pest, it’s important to make regular checks of your crop. A good guideline is a weekly [...] you deal with it, the better. This requires you to be constantly alert, and proper scouting is crucial. Using sticky traps for spider mite is of little use [...] attack is not complicated. The webs are particularly obvious, and when you spot those, the level of infestation is already high. But even before it develops

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator [...] use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F. However, as Cryptolaemus montouzieri favors high temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective at temperatures [...] ladybirds are good fliers and can disperse over a large area in search of prey. Although Cryptolaemus montrouzieri prefers mealybugs, this species is known to