• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 19, 2024

  Control? The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management Growers nowadays are facing many challenges, constantly adapting to changing conditions. One of these [...] reducing bottlenecks in the supply chain. Enhancing profitability Market demand for fruit and vegetables can fluctuate throughout the harvesting season. [...] t intervals will offer growers flexibility and help them be in control of their moment of harvest, maximizing yield and quality.

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  impact of Trianum can be seen in the quality of the crop. A better balance in the soil means that treated plants generally grow better, have greener and firmer [...] colonize the roots of the plant and keep pathogens at bay. And that's not all: they also stimulate root growth and the absorption of nutrients. The impact [...] Tolerance in Blueberries In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release Although we cannot see Trianum hard at work ‘underground’, the proof

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs [...] have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable

• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  inside the plant, the tobacco whitefly spreads out over the plant in its entirety. The females lay their eggs on the underside of the leaves, just the same [...] By contrast, the life of the greenhouse whitefly is relatively short in very high temperatures. Spread over the plant In contrast to the greenhouse whitefly [...] insect. The greenhouse whitefly tends to spread over the plant vertically, considering that the larvae can only move in the first stage. The adult insects

• The advantages of Trianum

  December 17, 2021

  results in a stronger and more resilient crop. And which grower wouldn't want that? The most significant advantages of Trianum in a nutshell: The Trianum [...] The Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungus in Trianum has many positive characteristics that are beneficial for growers, as it reduces the levels of disease [...] fungi. The principle is very simple: the space that Trichoderma takes up on the roots is no longer available for pathogens and neither are the exudates

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  April 16, 2025

  ensuring the quality of the predatory mites that Koppert produces and imports. Her work involves verifying the quantity, activity, and capability of these [...] viability of these beneficial organisms until their release in the field. Science and experience as the keys to success Bertha's expertise in biological [...] products. The combination of scientific research, cutting-edge technology, and deep respect for nature distinguishes Koppert in the global market. The legacy

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  all-rounder If you put the spider mite under the microscope, you will easily recognize all stages of its lifecycle. It starts with the eggs, which are as round [...] become darker. The larvae develop into nymphs, which have eight legs. We distinguish two different nymph stages in the spider mite. The adult spider mite [...] mite, i.e., a mite in its fifth stage of development, can vary in color quite considerably. Adult females are half a millimeter in size, and their bodies

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  April 18, 2019

  dropped in recent years and the development of new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect [...] safer for employees. In short, IPM keeps everyone happy and is an answer to the challenges of the future! Learn More about the Benefits of IPM [...] control, with minimal impact on people and the environment. IPM combines the use of natural enemies with minimal use of chemicals. Biological if possible, chemical

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  eggs, often in groups on the leaves or other parts of plants. Some species separate them; some lay a row of eggs, while others deposit them in layers. Every [...] no longer possible to salvage it. As the caterpillars eat more, they grow out of their skins. The number of times the caterpillar sheds its skin can vary [...] pupate, the process by which it uses its silk glands to make a cocoon out of threads. The cocoon may be in a corner where leaves overlap or in other places

• Isarid: The Foundation of a Good IPM Program

  population of spores in the crop environment. Instead of waiting for pest pressure to climb and then reacting, growers establish a standing first line of defense [...] also provide some double duty: material covers the foliage and, when applied heavily enough to drip, reaches the surface of the media as well. For many [...] susceptible insect or mite, they attach to the pest, germinate, penetrate the cuticle, and grow within the host. Feeding and activity decline, followed