Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability of insects to plants [...] producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. Motivated by the losses caused [...] This has contributed to achieving its mission as a producer company, to improve and care for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who

Artificially lit crops pollination advice

bumblebee navigation. To counter this, synchronize the opening of bumblebee hives with the energy screen and daylight cycle, allowing the bees to fly only when [...] but lack the UV spectrum necessary for bumblebee orientation. Moreover, the heat from the lamps can damage bumblebee wings while flying to the lights, and [...] orientation. To prevent bumblebees from flying aimlessly in the crop, it is advised to turn off grow lights well before sunset to encourage their return to the

Crop Protection

require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment. Minimal resistance against [...] benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, [...] t interval – Safe to apply up to harvest with no waiting period. Low resistance risk – Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies. Supports

Mealybugs and scales

form three important families within the superfamily Coccoidea. This superfamily belongs to the order Hemiptera (the true bugs ). Coccoidea are at first [...] on this honeydew, which, as well as the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are [...] is mainly the great quantity of honey-dew that causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew.

Natutec biocontrol application devices

and save up to 80% in labour costs with streamlined application methods. The right system for you Choosing the right system depends on the specific needs [...] is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers in different growing environments. Natutec enables growers to: Use biological control [...] expertise and a deep commitment to innovation, we effectively integrate the latest technology with our natural products to deliver advanced solutions for

Aphidius colemani

typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae. This gives the wasp the information about whether the aphid is the right [...] causing aphids to drop from the leaf and fall to the ground. Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new [...] of the aphid population by the presence of the parasitic wasp also has an effect: the alarmed aphids secrete a warning substance, which affects the entire

Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

therefore need to leverage the full potential of biological plant protection.’ To combat greenhouse whitefly , Roots Growers uses Koppert’s Enermix (the parasitic [...] theoretically spray everything in the greenhouse to death during crop rotation, so that the new crop starts off “clean”. But given the lack of effective products [...] notice that the whitefly’s development cycle had clearly been inhibited in the spots treated with Mycotal. We used the same dosage of Enermix in the three test

Plant Health

resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its ability to form structurally [...] they transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete [...] approaches to plant health Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological [...] too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience

Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

is advisable to position the hives at a height of 20 – 60 cm above the ground on the south side of the path. This location ensures that the hives receive [...] meters above the ground, particularly in dense crop areas. On the darkest days of winter, consider placing the hives above the crop near the greenhouse roof [...] hives The right placement of bumblebee hives can significantly enhance the pollination efficiency of bumblebees. The following steps can be taken to increase