• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  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 result [...] and entomopathogenic fungi, among others, in order to ensure sustainable production that allows them to continue accessing export markets where entry barriers [...] 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 performance

• Isonet T for Tuta absoluta

  April 10, 2019

  been observed previously, are therefore strongly recommended to order Isonet T for application at the start of the crop. [...] mining moth, Tuta absoluta , the caterpillars of which can cause serious damage to a tomato crop. The product has been used successfully by UK tomato growers [...] composed of two parallel polymer tubes, one of which contains an aluminium wire to enable its positioning in the greenhouse, and the other filled with the specific

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  ‘Nothing can be allowed to go wrong during the propagation phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean [...] perfectly.’ It is important to apply it correctly, he says. ‘It’s a careful balancing act; you need to keep the spray solution moving to ensure that the composition [...] do something to combat fungus gnats every five days. If not, they will break out.’ This is something that Floricultura wants to avoid at all costs, he

• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  December 18, 2018

  can take care of much more yourself than you used to be able to, as long as you have qualified people at your disposal, of course.’ Precision agriculture [...] technology are growing in importance in response to Koppert's broaderfield of work. ‘If we can get to know and understand the plant better, we can also [...] Around ten to fifteen years ago, performing a read-out of a genome was extremely expensive. These days, it is more affordable. If you have the scope to invest

• Blueberry

  level of flower constancy, meaning they tend to focus on one species of flower at a time before moving to the next. This behaviour increases the likelihood [...] and nutrients and even kill them. At the same time, they strengthen the root system making the plant less vulnerable to infection. Bumblebees are highly [...] They contribute significantly to the successful production of high-quality blueberries. Bumblebees also contribute to the sustainability of blueberry

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

  April 6, 2020

  crops to flower. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in fall, are swelling and ready to open [...] shift moving from the earlier vegetative stage to this all-important reproductive phase. In addition to standard nutrition, the crop will require higher [...] elements in quantities 80 to 100 times higher than leaf tissue! It is essential that these elements are available and utilised at this stage, as they play

• Cyclamen main pest pressures

  May 17, 2019

  of frass, and feeding marks to the flowers. Their life-cycle is very temperature-dependent. Although thrips can be found at lower temperatures of 10 o c [...] across the plants, at the early stages, before the flower buds have developed, as a preventative thrips control strategy. Swirski-Mite At bud development [...] life-cycle stops. They are also very prolific egg-layers, giving rapid rise to the next generation. Thrips larvae can also transmit tomato spotted wilt virus

• Predatory insects

  sometimes referred to as "aphid lions," are particularly effective in controlling aphids . They use their strong jaws to grasp and consume aphids at a high rate [...] actively seek out aphid colonies, helping to keep their populations in check. Next to aphids, lacewings also contribute to the control of mealybugs , thrips and [...] keen sense of smell to locate areas with aphid infestations. Once they find aphids, ladybirds use their specialised mouthparts to consume them. Ladybirds

• Strawberry

  damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and compromised fruit quality. In addition to pests, strawberry crops are also susceptible to several [...] exhibit flower constancy, meaning they tend to focus on one type of flower at a time before moving on to another plant species. This behaviour enhances [...] strawberry crops, but also contributes to integrated pest management (IPM) practices. The use of bumblebees contributes to sustainable pest control and promotes

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  strawberry grower. They are often impossible to control using insecticides, due to their inherent ability to develop resistance, and generally secretive [...] that capsids often start to occur in strawberry crops from late July, requiring the application of insecticides to prevent damage to the crop, but which can [...] 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. However, such is