• 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 [...] period, but already its performance is striking a chord with growers, and there are strong indications of widespread market acceptance. From baseline research [...] urticae , which was the principle food source in the old rearing system, is no longer required. Predators are white rather than red Many soft fruit, ornamental

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  10-14 days later. In 2020, a development study demonstrated that Vidi Parva has a useful secondary benefit of increasing biomass production in T. harzianum [...] Optimising disease biocontrol in nursery stock propagation The nursery stock propagator’s productivity plan is based on three propagation productivity [...] (often referred to as the ‘cutting strike rate’). Slow-rooting cuttings are especially vulnerable to infection by pathogens that infect the stem base

• Vidi Parva

  Venturi system Avoid drainage in substrates when applying by drench/drip to prevent leaching Make sure Vidi Parva does not remain in the irrigation system overnight [...] production of auxins. These auxins boost the formation of cytokinins which in turn induce the formation of fine roots and root hairs and promote the uptake [...] brown, slight herbal scent. Content 1% tryptophan and other free amino acids in herbal extract. Preparation Shake the container well before use Fill the

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number of pests such as thrips , brown spiders, [...] Although biological control is not yet common in avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development and implementation of [...] control gives. More open doors thanks to biological control In several countries there are regulations limiting the use of certain pesticides and obliging

• A Future Vision of IPM in Agriculture

  July 22, 2022

  pests in open field cropping systems. One of the main drivers has been the continued demise of approved agrochemicals, in particular insecticides in Europe [...] meeting local and regionally based markets. In addition, there will be integration of biologically based products. There will also be increased financial pressure [...] Europe. In addition, the development of insect resistance has also become a serious issue in pests such as aphids , thrips and Lepidoptera species. Further

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 4, 2021

  the strawberry plant foliage without harming the insects. We are really satisfied with this application.’ Angel Angelov has worked on strawberries farms [...] Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was [...] ‘When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class of its own. It also fits perfectly into our hi-tech, sustainable approach

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

  October 21, 2024

  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 [...] control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change [...] courgette and melon. Swirski-Mite also proves its effectivity in soft fruit crops such as strawberry, raspberry and blackberry, as well as cutflowers and pot

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference [...] increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic [...] In Dronten lies Koen's farm, where traditional and organic agriculture come together. In an interview, Koen shares his personal experiences and insights

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] techniques and the embrace of biological control measures, farmers like him are shaping a more responsible agricultural industry. Balbino's experience serves

• ‘Knowing & recognizing’ now available in 4 languages

  May 23, 2018

  solutions are sold worldwide, so it’s important that information concerning the prevalent pests and diseases is accessible to other parts of the world in different [...] food crops and ornamental plants mounts, and measures are taken to reduce the use of chemicals in agriculture and horticulture, the importance of biological [...] e and agriculture, while working in partnership with nature. ‘Knowing & recognizing’ received a massive make-over in 2017 and now counts 443 pages of the