• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  industry. Balbino's experience serves as an inspiring example, showcasing how agriculture can be both eco-conscious and productive. [...] Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates "Explotación de los pardos [...] pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural journey hasn't

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  spots as well as the release of Nutari, Artefeed and Entofood in vegetable cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this [...] distribution of natural enemies. This uniform distribution results in effective biological pest control , as the mites are able to reach the pests faster. Save [...] natural enemies resulting in the continuous efficiency of an integrated system Safe for natural enemies; no damage and proven low mortality due to the unique

• Knowing & recognizing

  Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you [...] plant to grow better and remain healthier. Koppert believes that sharing this knowledge can play an important role towards achieving 100% sustainable ho [...] you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will

• IPM app

  program. Koppert iPM consists of two components, a Scout App and an online Dashboard. The Scout App works with GPS outdoors and has an intuitive user interface [...] iPM Scout app Compatible with iOS and Android Enjoy scouting with a customized template Enter multiple pests/diseases at once Scout multiple sessions and [...] and multiple fields Add notes and view sample history iPM Dashboard Accessible from any device with internet Intuitive interface, also for touch-screen

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  also eats aphids , spider mites , moth eggs and small caterpillars , as well as the larvae of leaf miners . When the bug is present in a crop in large numbers [...] Consumption of plant sap, however, can cause damage to crops such as certain varieties of tomato, and gerbera. Conditions that promote the onset of such problems [...] recommended, and care should be taken in cherry tomato crops. Life cycle of Macrolophus pygmaeus The life cycle of Macrolophus pygmaeus consists of an egg stage

• Oleander aphid

  cycle and appearance of Oleander aphid The oleander aphid is an obligate parthenogenetic species; thus the adult aphids are all female and males do not exist [...] nymphs feed in colonies on the shoots at the top of the plant. Nymphs progress through five nymphal instars. Normally apterous (wingless) adults are produced [...] aphid, Aphis nerii , sometimes also called the milkweed aphid, is a common pest of several important ornamental plants in the families Apocynaceae and Asc

• Onion thrips

  instance in cucumber, only occurs if the crop is heavily infested. In some countries, the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) has been identified as an important [...] tabaci) is distributed throughout the world. It is found outdoors on many plants and particularly damaging on onions, leek, and in greenhouses on cucurbits [...] gerbera, carnations, bulbs and many others. Life cycle and appearance of Onion thrips Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) develops in six stages: egg, two larval

• Limonica

  crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop [...] receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 12-14°C/54-57°F. Storage conditions [...] the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours

• A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

  April 6, 2020

  these elements are available and utilized at this stage, as they play an important role during flowering and fruit set. Boron, for example is actively involved [...] enhances the calcium uptake and plays a vital role in promoting fruit set. Introduce Natupol bumblebees in the crop as soon as the first flowers open. For [...] introduced as planned, good pollination is ensured. This is in addition to natural occurring pollinators, and/or honey-bees that may or may not be in sufficient

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium and Phytophthora. They survive as oospores. From [...] Pseudoperonospora cubensis is a plant pathogen causing downy mildew on cucurbit crops like cucumber, cantaloupe, pumpkin, watermelon and squash. Damage symptoms [...] stems and fruits. They cause lesions on the upper leaf surface, bordered by the veins, which are first yellow and then turn brown. On the underside of the