• Spider mites and other mites

  greenhouse by using hygienic measures such as removing weeds and other plants that may serve as a host for mites, and implementing a rigorous cleaning and disinfection [...] spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf [...] discoloration, reduced photosynthesis and lower yields. Their fast reproduction makes early detection and continuous control essential for maintaining healthy

• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  are indigenous to the Andes region and Mesoamerica. Currently, five species are cultivated for their edible fruit and seeds. This fruit is alternately known [...] gourd. That depends on species, variety and local jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita species are usually large and fleshy, but their size can vary substantially [...] substantially. Wild fruit species can be as small as 4 centimetres (1.6 inch) and some commercial specimens can weigh more than 300 kilograms (660 lbs).

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  Citripar and Cryptobug , armoured scales with Aphytis and Rhyzobug and spider mites with Spical Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol solutions have not only proven [...] but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable practices, Balbino and his team [...] environmental impact. The future of sustainable agriculture Balbino's journey reflects a broader shift toward sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture

• Pea and Bean Weevil Trap

  Use the Pea and Bean Weevil Trap for monitoring pea and bean weevil in combination with species-specific pheromone. Pests Pea and bean weevil ( Sitona [...] pheromone which lures the male and female weevils into the trap. Once in the trap they cannot escape and are easy to detect, count and identify. Presentation One [...] lineatus ). Crops Broad bean, peas. Mode of action The Pea and Bean Weevil Trap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 2, 2019

  attractive food source for insects and diseases. The third critical period in the growth cycle of a blueberry plant is fruit maturation, and the growth of new [...] elements and calcium, with concentrations in a flower bud at 60-80 times higher than in a leaf. Although calcium and trace elements can be supplied using standard [...] this is not always sufficient. To support the plant’s extra mineral demand: Use the root enhancer Vidi Parva in the spring to improve root mass and quality

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  below 20 °C and the spores require water for dispersal. How to prevent Pea blight, leaf and pod spot Grow peas in arid regions Use clean seed Use a minimum [...] blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf spot and pea pod spot). Damage symptoms Ascochyta pisi causes spots on leaves, stems and pods of [...] the primary leaves. The fungus is seed borne and thus also causes post- and pre-emergence damping off and dwarfing. Other Ascochyta species may also infect

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug is a hand-held blower used for both full field distribution and for specific hot spots. The Airbug’s special fan, in combination [...] Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials Blowing systems Koppert's blowing systems are especially developed for effective and efficient distribution [...] Mini-Airbug 2-3M Airobug The Airobug is a fully automatic blower used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech cultivations. The Airobug

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  growers and companies know when to introduce our beneficial organisms and in what numbers. ‘We really understand our beneficial insects and mites and how they [...] our children and grandchildren that we once sprayed poison on the food we eat and the flowers in our homes?" Rianne asks with a frown. For over two decades [...] solutions and vows to continue this mission for the rest of her life. Growing up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological

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

  April 16, 2025

  protection strategy, and our customers' success is the future for my child and future generations ”, she emphasizes. Certainty for a sustainable future “ Nothing [...] Mexico, Bertha showed a passion for biodiversity and agriculture from an early age. Her fascination with ecosystems and the interaction between living beings [...] practices. For Bertha, plants are fundamental pillars of ecosystems, not only because they provide us with food but also because they sustain life on earth

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

  fungus then uses the dead insect as a source of nutrients to grow and produce more spores, which can infect other insects. Why use Mycotal Easy to use, can be [...] Control whitefly and thrips with entomopathogenic fungi Whiteflies and thrips are common pests that can cause significant damage to crops and plants. An effective [...] effective method for controlling whiteflies and thrips is through the use of entomopathogenic fungi, such as Akanthomyces muscarius ( formerly called L