• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  molecules in the crop. We have complied with these requirements thanks to biological control," said Salazar. In addition to the benefits of access to export [...] of habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017, they have been clear about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help [...] Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the implementation

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  biological control of pests and diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The [...] 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 of [...] integrated pest management tools. "You have to be patient and lose your fear. You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector,’ says co-manager at SCEA, Bélinda Gaillet. ‘Capsanem appealed to us due to its [...] beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to tackle Nesidiocoris . Tests were run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating [...] interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes also act on Macrolophus

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  borne in mind that capsids often start to occur in strawberry crops from late July, requiring the application of insecticides to prevent damage to the crop [...] crop, but which can also prove harmful to Orius . The period when Orius can help control thrips can therefore be limited to 6-8 weeks if capsid occurs [...] found in the flowers. Adult Orius feeding on thrips. The establishment of Orius is most effective at day temperatures in excess of 18 0 C, and in view of

• Control spidermite with Phytoseiulus in soft fruit

  May 8, 2019

  usually possible to use this predator in a preventative fashion; instead it is normally introduced as soon as the first spider mites are found in the crop. Adult [...] spidermite. Due to the wide variety of growing systems in UK soft fruit crops, the introduction rates for Phytoseiulus differ according to the particular [...] expressed per plant in strawberries, though per m 2 in cane fruit such as raspberries. The table below is a guideline for application rates in different crops

• New Anso-Mite Plus Sachet Beats Thrips Early In The Season

  February 8, 2023

  solution.’ Going The Extra Mile Unlike other Amblyseius andersoni products in sachets, Koppert’s R&D department decided to take the extra step to come to the [...] Amblyseius andersoni , available in a 6-litre bucket until now, will soon be on the market in a slow release sachet, to make this biological solution for [...] tolerant, so it emerges from hibernation earlier in the season, to establish itself in the crop before Thrips can become a problem. Sachet Benefits Not only

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] Get 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 [...] where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural journey hasn't been

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection [...] knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods can no longer be applied [...] will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest

• 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 [...] the new P. persimilis are white in colour rather than red. “It was important to communicate this fundamental difference to the market when we launched the [...] leaflet to our UK customers,” commented Steve Usher, Technical Consultant for the North. Remarkably, it only requires a white P. persimils to feed on spider

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  residue. Trianum has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this [...] excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] machine can do its work well. ‘With the introduction of mechanical harvesting, we were forced to change our way of producing and we decided to introduce