La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better quality of fruit for export, since it is produced [...] attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that has developed great expertise in the integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark [...] benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according to region and production conditions. At La Hacienda Fresh, reaching

Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

them to the apple orchard in early spring. ‘Although the weather has been unpredictable these last few years, we make sure to place our order for the hives [...] biological solutions ‘Pesticides are bad for beneficial insects and anything you can do to make it more sustainable is a good thing,’ Alfred adds. Koppert’s [...] their fruit company, Verstegen VOF in Opijnen, Gerlderland. Six years ago, they introduced Natupol Tripol bumblebees for optimal pollination of their apple

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

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 to Pythium. ‘My crop [...] using Trianum for the past two years in order to protect his plants’ roots. ‘I started using Trianum-G because of my crop’s susceptibility to Pythium,’ explained [...] (190 micromol). He sells his cucumbers to some major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly

A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific [...] organic agriculture For Lukas Locher, the experiences gained from using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming [...] approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic agriculture, providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional

Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

they will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable.This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. New research [...] Mycotal product is a bio-insecticide that contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, [...] thrips that are found in vegetables, ornamentals , nursery trees and soft fruit in protected cultivation. How Mycotal works When applied to the target pest,

Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

between leaves, or flowers, that have been spun together, in holes in stems, flowers, or fruit, or in the bark of trees. Important species include light brown [...] pupa. Pheromone traps are available for monitoring adults of several species. Installing a range of different traps in problem areas at the beginning of [...] used to control small, immature caterpillars. Dimilin flow (diflubenzuron) can be applied at egg hatch as a moulting accelerator insecticide, to control

Vidi Parva

pesticides. However, test any mix on a small surface for unexpected effects prior to extensive use. Storage time after receipt See package for expiry date Storage [...] be repeated once Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation Compatibility [...] irrigation system: A separate tank/container is recommended for the proper preparation and application of the product Always add Vidi Parva to the irrigation

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] biological fungicide a safe and effective alternative to pesticides in vegetable crops for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around [...] eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this reason, Trianum has become an important part of

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number [...] control in its raspberry production when it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region [...] ants, as well as root diseases that cause a reduction in the yield of avocado trees and economic losses due to fruit damage. For this reason, integrated

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection [...] ies to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such [...] determined to prepare for this new phase of sustainable agriculture. With his farm as a living example, Koen is an inspiration for others striving for more