• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  shelf life, but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program [...] 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 [...] junior production manager, the release of natural enemies of these pests and the reduction of agrochemical applications have had a positive impact on their

• Amblyseius andersoni

  in size. Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins. It is not possible [...] sprinkle on the leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after releasing the predatory mites Can also be applied with (Min [...] cycle of Amblyseius andersoni consists of egg, larva, protonymph, deutonymph, and adult. Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves, often in the axil of

• Vidi Parva

  Shake the container well before use Fill the application tank with half the required amount of water Add the required amount of Vidi Parva to the water [...] auxins boost the formation of cytokinins which in turn induce the formation of fine roots and root hairs and promote the uptake of nutrients from the rhizosphere [...] uptake of nutrients. Crops All crops. Mode of action Vidi Parva contains 1% tryptophan, an essential amino acid that triggers the production of auxins

• trial results wireworm control

  bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and [...] reference Average of 4 fields in Italy Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial [...] set out in search of their prey. They can actively hunt! Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural body openings. The nematodes then

• Vidi Terrum

  Shake the container (or stir the content of the IBC) well before use Fill the application tank with half the required amount of water Add the required [...] drench or drip at the base of the plant around the roots or sprayed on the plant canopy. Application as drench or via the irrigation system: A separate tan [...] should be repeated a number of times Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your

• Cucumber

  only minimizes the use of harmful chemical pesticides but also promotes the long-term resilience of the crops, ensuring the production of high-quality cucumbers [...] manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your scouting [...] throughout the growing season, with a focus on early detection. Early identification of pests and diseases allows for timely intervention, reducing the risk

• Blueberry

  will compete with the pathogenic fungi for space and nutrients and even kill them. At the same time, they strengthen the root system making the plant less [...] (IPM) plays a vital role in blueberry crop protection , addressing the numerous pests and diseases that can impact the health and productivity of these plants [...] methods and reducing the use of pesticides, growers can limit their exposure to harmful chemicals and minimise the negative impact on the environment. Various

• Early blight

  occur at the side of the stem. Life cycle and appearance of Early blight From the primary infection of leaves, Alternaria solani can spread to the flowers [...] spores surviving in the soil are the main source of infection. Especially wheat and barley reduce the number of surviving conidia in the soil. Use resistant [...] General The only known stage in all Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause

• Leafhoppers

  quality. In addition, leafhoppers can transmit plant pathogens, increasing the risk of disease spread within greenhouse and field crops. Effective leafhopper [...] cultivation. By combining monitoring with targeted biological control, crops remain protected while preserving natural balance, ensuring consistent quality [...] Biological control of leafhoppers Leafhoppers are highly mobile, sap-sucking pests that feed on plant leaves, causing discoloration, stippling and leaf

• Green peach aphid

  families. Damage symptoms Of all the aphids , the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can [...] from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] malformations of the growing tips. Life cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults