• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  hot-spots, the beneficials search more effectively and as they lay their eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm [...] use nearer the time. We may need to apply it more often or release greater numbers...we shall see.’ A more robust system Based on his initial experiences [...] ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop more evenly. I also noticed many Phytoseiulus eggs.’ This corresponds with the

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  production costs, so you can use many more beneficials at less expense. It is possible for you to use many more beneficials and thus gain better control [...] and Echinothrips – growers can now tackle hotspots of these harmful pests more effectively and economically. Continuous R&D has resulted in a new product [...] Chrysopa-E Due to the attractive price of Chrysopa-E , it is possible to use many more beneficials and thus gain better control of pests, with a better return on

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  year old,’ Alfred explains. ‘We constantly innovate and are working more and more sustainably, making use of drones and GPS-tracking maps that show where [...] ‘Pesticides are bad for beneficial insects and anything you can do to make it more sustainable is a good thing,’ Alfred adds. Koppert’s Tripol hives were introduced [...] pollinated optimally by the honeybees present at the time. ‘Bumblebees are more active than honeybees at lower temperatures, and we have found that a combination

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  is low, infection may remain latent until conditions are more favourable. This makes it more difficult to recognize infected fields. How to prevent Bacterial [...] temperatures of 35-37 °C, the optimum for Race 3 is 27 °C, which makes it more dangerous in temperate regions. It survives well in water and in many different

• Anthurium

  larger than the standard ones and their spathe has a more prolonged shape that comes in two or more colours.

• Bumblebee pollination

  relatively low temperatures (approx. 10°C) or during more cloudy or windy conditions. Bumblebees are more effective in protected environments such as greenhouses [...] colonies with a long life span offer more pollination hours. Comparison trials showed Natupol colonies produced more brood and bees over a longer period [...] pollinators as they visit a high number of flowers per minute and transfer more pollen to the stigma than other pollinators. Benefits of bumblebees are:

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

  Spidex Vital Plus More reliable spider mite hotspot control Labour saving Efficacy over prolonged period Less spilling of predatory mites More information Extended [...] of Spidex Vital Plus provides you with more time to focus on other areas of work. The sachet application is more time efficient, which offers potential

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya [...] began to develop its biological control programs in cooperation with Koppert more than two years ago. Chula Brand and Koppert: a successful collaboration To [...] challenging for Chula Brand, since we went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  biological control is not yet common in avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development and implementation of natural enemies [...] pesticides and obliging farmers to apply sustainable agricultural practices. More and more retailers are even requiring extra-legal conditions for the marketing [...] dedication to obtain the favorable results that biological pest control gives. More open doors thanks to biological control In several countries there are r

• Onion fly

  This damage may decrease the quality of the onion bulbs and make the plant more vulnerable to other diseases and pests. Severely damaged bulbs may turn soft [...] an infestation early can help stop the insect from spreading and causing more harm. Biological control of onion fly with nematodes Biological control using [...] over chemical control. It's crucial to remember that nematode treatments are more effective when used in conjunction with other pest management strategies