Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. Motivated [...] e agricultural practices that can be implemented in open field crops. This is confirmed by Chula Brand, a leading company in the production and export [...] papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than

How to protect bumblebees in cold

or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate [...] climate for bumblebee pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning temperature needs to rise quickly to reach the minimum 24-hour temperature [...] critical. Here are some key tips to ensure bumblebee colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

keen on it. Spidex Vital still has to prove itself in such dry conditions. I want to see what happens. However, it is a new product and Koppert may provide [...] mite that immediately enters the crop to start searching. It makes the system more robust.’ Game changer in spider mite control As Koppert is able to control [...] mites can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest

How to protect bumblebees from heat

pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry [...] the vital role that bumblebees play in pollination , especially in hot temperature conditions. As temperatures rise, it is crucial to ensure effective [...] effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial to protect to bumblebees from

Vidi Fol (Fortafol)

compounds can cause damage to plants. Notes In some countries the product is sold under the old name Fortafol Vidi Fol can cause damage to young plants. Test [...] systems: Dissolve the required amount of Vidi Fol in the appropriate amount of water for the device that is used The pH of the solution should be between 5 [...] system Avoid drainage in substrates when applying by drench/drip to prevent leaching Make sure Vidi Fol (Fortafol) does not remain in the irrigation system

Maximize pollination in tomato

more than three hives together. It is important to position the hives in such a way that the hive exits point in different directions, away from the crop [...] gradual decrease in activity beyond 28 °C. It is important to provide suitable conditions for the bumblebees, avoiding extreme temperatures that can hinder their [...] bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the hive in a visible location. This allows both the bumblebees and people to easily identify and access

Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

system Safe for natural enemies; no damage and proven low mortality due to the unique design 3 full-automatic blowers to distribute natural enemies Differences [...] Airobug is a fully automatic blower used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech cultivations. The Airobug special fan, in combination [...] enemies. This uniform distribution results in effective biological pest control , as the mites are able to reach the pests faster. Save time by using one

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop [...] (190 micromol). He sells his cucumbers to some major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly [...] continuous developments in technology have gradually shifted my focus in terms of plant protection to biological methods. That’s why I now use fewer and

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe [...] the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that has developed great expertise in the integrated [...] control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical applications

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

Nesidiocoris showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 [...] cultivation, in Châteaurenard near Marseille, and have done for four generations. We have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector [...] beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to tackle Nesidiocoris . Tests were run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating