HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product at the [...] the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood [...] average annual increase of 1.8% in volume and 11.4% in economic value, with the main client of Mexican chili being the United States, a country to which around

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

event of a fever occurring or a grade 1 reaction, contact a GP. The decision can be made to keep an eye on the situation and see how things go. A period [...] workers and queens have a stinger, as is the case with honeybees and wasps. Drones cannot sting. The stinger is a weapon for defence. When a bee stings, some [...] injected venom develops. The response to a bumblebee sting can differ per incident. The stinger of a bumblebee or a wasp has no barbs. This means that the

Ulti-Mite: Revolutionising biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

Ulti-Mite represents a significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops [...] breeding sachets function like a continuous engine, allowing predatory mites to reproduce within the sachet and gradually emerge over a period of 4-6 weeks. Moisture [...] other sachet products, the feeder mite population inside increases, creating a sustainable food source for the predatory mites to build new populations. Fully

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant [...] which makes it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety Skyson RZ, which has a lot of vigour and is suited to exposure [...] But the variety has a slightly weaker root base than other varieties. ‘This is another reason why I’ll continue to use Trianum. A combination of this product

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis Rodríguez Aviña, Rancho [...] pesticide use by implementing biological control and natural pollination programs. A long and increasingly sustainable road to learning and success The partnership

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

continue to emerge from the insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and [...] in 2020. A remarkable move ‘Well, we had ten good weeks, Fred and I said to each other when the coronavirus crisis erupted and exports came to a standstill [...] recounts. The two partners made a remarkable move – they rented additional greenhouses. These were used to temporarily store a proportion of the growing plants

Plant Health

Embracing a systems approach for sustainable agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production, growers are transitioning to a more holistic [...] intricate soil food web play pivotal roles in maintaining optimal plant growth. A balanced metabolite profile, comprising primary and secondary metabolites, [...] minerals, enabling the formation of complete proteins crucial for plant growth. A well-established soil food web contributes to minimal susceptibility to op

Precautionary measures for product allergies

respiratory equipment with a P3 filter as a minimum, but preferably a full mask with a P3 filter. Exposure via skin If there is a risk of exposure via your [...] diagnose or treat a health-related problem, as it is not a substitute for medical care. If you have or suspect you have a health problem, consult a doctor. This [...] safety service or doctor. In case of a life-threatening situation call the emergency medical services immediately. A combination of factors The level of

Knowing & recognizing

characteristics. Shop now Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects

Aphidius colemani

spins a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle, causing it to swell. The cuticle turns from a hard, leathery brown to a golden yellow casing, known as a mummy [...] if an aphid is parasitized in a younger stage there will be no reproduction. A male wasp has slightly longer antennae, a rounded abdomen that is shorter [...] /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best