La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

agrochemical applications have decreased considerably by up to 40%, depending on the cycle," he said. Hacienda Fresh and Koppert have been implementing a [...] and the reduction of agrochemical applications have had a positive impact on their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement, as long as we go hand [...] of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced

Lettuce

cultivate and most often grown for its leaves. It is, however, often plagued on by a number of insect and mammal pests and fungal and bacterial diseases,

Black tea thrips

are rare. The adults are poor fliers and tend to remain in the shaded areas on the plant. The eggs are white and banana-shaped and are inserted singly in [...] pupal stages do not feed. Damage symptoms The black tea thrips feeds primarily on the foliage of ornamental plants. It attacks the lower surface first and,

Spotted Wing Drosophila

from males of other Drosophila species or SWD females by a large dark spot on each wing, where their common name is derived from. Females have a strong [...] The larvae pupate either fully or partly in the fruit, or outside the fruit on the ground.

Cucumber

before planting and continues throughout the growing season, with a focus on early detection. Early identification of pests and diseases allows for timely [...] of widespread infestations or outbreaks. Monitoring involves recording data on pest and disease populations, their distribution, and environmental conditions [...] conditions. By identifying issues promptly, growers can minimise the impact on crop yield and quality, while reducing the environmental footprint associated

Yellow rose aphid

of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black sooty moulds grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops. At the same time [...] continuously producing new generation of females) and generally found only on cultivated roses and strawberries, in glasshouses in northern Europe or outdoors

How to protect bumblebees from heat

Above 28°C the pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused on cooling the hive. Above 32°C pollination may stop due to damage to the hive [...] temperatures The effects of the environmental temperature and sun radiation on the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the [...] available for growers to do so: Right placement Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading

Sportnem_leaflet_EN_A4_-_Koppert_20230441_-_DEF_LR.pdf

pests on sports fields Sportnem-T & Sportnem-H Koppert offers biological solutions based on entomopathogenic nematodes against the main pests on sports [...] larvae feed on roots of grasses, cereals and many other crops. It takes three to four years for the larvae to fully develop. The adults feed on the leaves [...] of approximately 5 cm. Young larvae feed on humus particles. In the second larval stage they start to feed on the roots of grasses. The older larvae overwinter

Long-tailed mealybug

prefers a warm, humid environment. Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant [...] stically, dark sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) are often found growing on this honeydew. Additionally, the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces

Leafhoppers

control of leafhoppers Caterpillars are highly destructive pests that feed on leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops