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

  April 6, 2020

  irrigation management. Make sure that there are enough trace elements (such as manganese, boron and zinc) available during flowering. Be ahead of any ‘hidden [...] applications. Vidi Terrum contains a special mix of amino acids and seaweed extracts which supports the fruit set of the plant. Veni Calcium supplies the plant [...] addition to standard nutrition, the crop will require higher concentrations of trace minerals and calcium. Flower buds, embryo and subsequent blossom require

• Pherodis Fruit Fly Attractant

  trapping of Drosophila suzukii in various fruit crops. Pests Spotted wing drosophila ( Drosophila suzukii). Crops Various fruit crops. Mode of action Flies [...] trap with 200 ml of the luring substance Refill when the luring substance has evaporated or is saturated with flies Dosage For the number of traps to be used [...] temperature 2-30°C/36-86°F. Storage conditions Store in sealed package out of sunlight.

• New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Requires More Aggressive Beneficial Insects

  September 1, 2023

  growers by dedicating focused research to the biology of the pest and diagnosing the prevalence of this new strain found in the field. Newly Resistant Myzus [...] Continues With Phased Protocols For Biological Control Of The Green Peach Aphid Project Manager Timmer assures that Koppert will continue to stive for [...] side-effects of pesticides and how they fit into the protocol. Faced with the Green Peach Aphid, growers have been experimenting with a number of new pesticides

• Crop Protection

  natural and sustainable approach to managing pests and diseases in agriculture. Instead of relying on synthetic chemicals, beneficial organisms such as predatory [...] Pest and insect management Biological crop protection provides effective pest and insect management without relying solely on chemicals. Predatory insects [...] By adopting biocontrol in advance of chemical bans, growers can develop expertise to fine-tune their pest management practices. Growers will be ready to

• Biological Pest Control

  a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance of ecosystems [...] making it a forward-looking choice for agriculture and pest management. Learn more about Pests Advantages of biological pest control Targeted pest control [...] control Augmentative biological control is a method of pest management that involves the periodic release of natural enemies or beneficial organisms into an

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

  part of an integrated pest management strategy (IPM). Although understanding the adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural [...] biological management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability of insects to plants in open fields," said Carlos Canul, technical manager of Chula [...] Biological pest control minimizes the use of harmful chemicals and promotes sustainable agricultural practices that can be implemented in open field crops

• Parasitoid wasps

  in reducing the population of harmful insects, making them valuable allies in horticulture and agriculture. Unlike chemical pesticides, parasitoid wasps [...] pest management. This approach minimises the environmental impact associated with chemical pesticides and promotes a more sustainable agricultural model [...] balance: The introduction of parasitoid wasps into commercial growing environments can promote biodiversity, as the use of harmful chemicals decreases. This, in

• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining [...] know that? 95% of our food comes from soils. 18 naturally occurring chemical elements are essential to plants. Soils supply 15. Agricultural production will [...] addressing growing challenges in soil management and encouraging societies to improve soil health. Held on the 5th of December, this year’s theme is: ‘Soils:

• Tomato

  Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in tomato crops Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is of importance in tomato cultivation. Tomatoes are exceptionally s [...] various eco-friendly techniques to manage pests and diseases effectively while minimizing the use of synthetic chemical pesticides. By employing practices [...] integrated pest management (IPM) practices. The use of bumblebees contributes to sustainable pest control and promotes the overall health of tomato crops

• Protected vegetables

  is a natural approach to pest management. Instead of resorting to chemical solutions, biocontrol leverages the power of living organisms to control and [...] disease management that has revolutionized modern agriculture. In the context of professional vegetable cultivation, IPM plays a pivotal role in ensuring [...] Sustainability One of the fundamental principles of IPM is its commitment to sustainability. By reducing the reliance on chemical pesticides, IPM helps