• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  and I said to each other when the coronavirus crisis erupted and exports came to a standstill,’ Lex Scheffers recounts. The two partners made a remarkable [...] tell us. ‘The predatory mites continue to emerge from the insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population [...] 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

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  being the United States, a country to which around 99% of the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the [...] them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable [...] knowledge and skills to be able to identify pests such as whitefly , red spider mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each

• Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

  available, one is a granular product which is incorporated into the growing medium, and the second is a powdered formulation which is applied to ornamental [...] Trianum-P is mixed with water and applied as a drench to propagation trays at a rate of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost at a rate of 0 [...] antagonism against a wide range of fungal plant pathogens. Koppert have marketed Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in the UK for over a decade, under the brand name Trianum

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better quality [...] fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market and the production costs. For this reason, the increased [...] also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of

• 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 [...] from the sachets make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape [...] into the crop over a period of several weeks, extending the efficacy. Spidex Vital Plus has been specifically developed to build up defense lines to control

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  across the greenhouse is exceptional, ensuring optimal distribution of the biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double duct system, the Airobreez [...] organisms – used for biological crop protection . "The device is lightweight, easy to handle, and quick to refill, making biocontrol applications both fast [...] natural enemies across the crops, reducing time spent on pest management significantly. "I would highly recommend it to any grower seeking a reliable, efficient

• Cerall, a powerful seed treatment solution against seed-borne diseases in cereal crops

  affect the crop in a later stage. Cerall offers a powerful weapon to protect the seeds against these pathogens while strengthening the plant at the same [...] triticale seeds. The product is a seed coating - the seeds are treated prior to sowing. Cerall remains effective on stored seeds for up to one year after [...] of the Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain MA342 bacteria, which produces metabolites. After the application of Cerall, a biofilm is created around the seed

• Bumblebee pollination

  or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive crops need better [...] maximum pollination . The Natupol system is the result of over 35 years of accumulated expertise coupled to the latest technology – our best bumblebees, technically [...] period of time, prolonging the overall pollination Best availability in the market Natupol colonies are available throughout the year and have a short delivery

• Adalia bipunctata

  Adalia bipunctata is available in a cotton bag ( Aphidalia ). Open the bag and attach it to the tree near the first branch with a nail or wire stitch Apply [...] maximum 3 bags per tree The dosage of Aphidalia depends on climate and the size of the trees and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] n as soon as the first aphids are detected on the trees. Use at least one cotton bag per tree and up to 3 bags for large trees. Consult a Koppert advisor

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  later, to allow the bumblebees to gather food. Position the hives evenly throughout the plot for maximum results. The recommended number of hives is dependent [...] before opening the little doors to give the bumblebees to time to become calm again. Transportation and shaking movements can make the bumblebees restless [...] it in the shadow of the crop. Ensure that the underside of the hive is kept dry. Keep the hive entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering