Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

leading company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective [...] leafhoppers through the release and establishment of their main natural enemies in the crop. "The future of biological control in tropical crops such as [...] healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. Motivated by the losses caused by the two-spotted spider

Vidi Terrum

acids in herbal extract. Preparation Shake the container (or stir the content of the IBC) well before use Fill the application tank with half the required [...] applied via 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 [...] plant with extra energy for the formation of fruit, tubers or bulbs. Energy is provided by the free L-amino acids in the product. Plants can take up Vidi Terrum

Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

The most harmful caterpillars that occur in the greenhouse belong to the Noctuidae, which is the largest of all the lepidopteran families. Their forewings [...] gamma ). The Tortricidae are another group of caterpillars that affect greenhouse crops. The term ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars [...] Always read the label and product information before use. Pay attention to the risk indications and follow the safety precautions on the label.

Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

pathogens. Koppert have marketed Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in the UK for over a decade, under the brand name Trianum. Two product formulations are available [...] of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost at a rate of 0.75 kg/m 3 Trichoderma harzianum T-22 is the most researched Trichoderma-based disease [...] seedlings and plug plants in propagation; can be used for all ornamental plant species T-22 has several modes of action: competition in the root zone; mycoparasitic

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

farm covering over six hectares along Hoefslag road in the Dutch village of Pijnacker. Built in 2011, the farm has two sections. Hendriks grows high-wire (two [...] Based on the fungus Trichoderma harzianum T-22, the product colonizes the plant’s root system and keeps pathogenic fungi away from the roots. He puts two [...] on each mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility

How to protect bumblebees in cold

colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring they catch the morning sun. Make [...] inside or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate [...] Make sure the hive is in a sheltered environment. Sunlight exposure Position the hives on the side that receives the most sun during cold periods, maximizing

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the plants in 14 cm pots [...] complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

pests and diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been [...] Although biological control is not yet common in avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development and implementation of natural [...] Based in Michoacán, Mexico, this family business started using biological control in its raspberry production when it successfully controlled the white

Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

was essential. With the Airobreez, we’ve accomplished that and more." Located in the Netherlands' Westland region, Labeau specializes in breeding and propagating [...] “The Airobreez has transformed our approach to biological crop protection ," says Tim from Labeau in the Netherlands. "Our greenhouse layout and equipment [...] Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company has benefited from this advanced application device

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear [...] several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is used [...] Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant