• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control In April, Koppert UK launched Spidex Vital ® for spider mite control, to replace Spidex , the long-standing [...] the new P. persimilis are white in colour rather than red. “It was important to communicate this fundamental difference to the market when we launched the [...] acceptance. From baseline research through to re-branding, this process has again exemplified Koppert’s commitment to the markets it serves. “We are continually

• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  tool with sensors to detect pests and diseases in the field to enable us to apply products specifically where they are needed most. In this way we will [...] insects essential for the biological control of pests and diseases in the cultivation of fruit and vegetables in a variety of situations. Three versions [...] possible to apply beneficial insects in various carrier materials from a moving vehicle via ventilated air tubes and distribute them accurately in the crop

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe [...] "Biological pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that [...] but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  molecules in the crop. We have complied with these requirements thanks to biological control," said Salazar. In addition to the benefits of access to export [...] of habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017, they have been clear about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help [...] Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the implementation

• Biological Pest Control

  introduced natural enemy to keep pest populations in check. Augmentative biological control Augmentative biological control is a method of pest management that [...] partners with nature to maintain the balance of ecosystems and protect crops without resorting to harmful chemicals. In biological pest control, beneficial organisms [...] resistance to natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides. Environmentally friendly Unlike chemical pesticides, biological pest control methods do not

• Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels

  July 20, 2021

  which plants are prone to TSSM damage, and physically placing them in the same area on the nursery, makes spider mite control easier to implement. It ensures [...] provides a solution for TSSM control in tall and open HNS canopies HNS plants are diverse in growth habit, ranging from tall to prostrate, with open or tightly [...] Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels Phytoseiulus persimilis and Feltiella acarisuga have been at the centre of

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your [...] combined give an increased hotspot control in your crop. Improved egg laying capacity As Spidex Vital has continuous access to nutrition during logistics, the [...] predatory mite formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  role in the biological control of many pests. Nematodes, microscopic roundworms found naturally in soil ecosystems, also offer a natural solution to wireworm [...] IPM program due to their compatibility with most pesticides and are highly effective in controlling harmful insects, while posing no risk to humans, animals [...] slender, cylindrical, and typically yellow to brown in colour, will further confirm an infestation. Effective Control With Beneficial Nematodes Insect-parasitic

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new [...] glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable crops [...] with greater resistance to weather conditions such as moisture and drought in outdoor cultivation (although equally effective in greenhouses and tunnels)

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’. Reasons to use Spidex Vital [...] Vital Plus has been specifically developed to build up defense lines to control spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed [...] Vital Plus is easy to use. Introduce the sachets in and around hotspots and repeat biweekly. Spidex Vital Plus sachets can be used in combination with Spidex