Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

part of 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. [...] 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 [...] 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

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

Thanks to the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use [...] enabled them to increase the productivity and profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its [...] distributed to markets in Asia, Europe, North America, and domestically. The large production scale, high water demand, and pest pressures challenge the Los Pinos

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic [...] crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides [...] pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory mite that immediately enters the crop to start searching. It makes the system [...] ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical [...] their eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for

Attracker

Prepare the spray solution of the insecticide according to the user instructions on the label Shake the Attracker container well before use Add the correct [...] product according to the user instructions Shake the Attracker container well before use Add the correct amount of Attracker to the spray solution Mix [...] such as the crop itself, climate conditions and the level of infestation. To ensure a correct approach, please consult a Koppert specialist or a recognized

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

tell us. ‘The predatory mites continue to emerge from the insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population [...] have a good relationship. Amazone Plants has acquired exclusivity for a number of cultivars from the breeder; it is the only company in Europe to produce [...] had ten good weeks, Fred and I said to each other when the coronavirus crisis erupted and exports came to a standstill,’ Lex Scheffers recounts. The two partners

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product at the next level Mexico is the leading exporter of several varieties [...] being the United States, a country to which around 99% of the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the [...] them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable

Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

according to Volgering. "Upon inputting all the data into the app, it seamlessly syncs with the computer," the Scout elaborates. "The data is then organized [...] app for a considerable time now, yielding positive outcomes. ''Scouting is more efficient, simple and clearer compared to previous methods. The app's u [...] pathway. You have the option to manually count and enter the quantities of thrips or whitefly , or opt for automatic counting by scanning the sticky trap,"

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better quality [...] also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of [...] pest 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

Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs

and can have a significant impact on your yield. It is therefore important to recognize the damage in an early stage, so you can control the pest on time [...] Rhyzobiius lophanthae is able to predate on several armoured scales species. It is easy to see what they have eaten by checking the scales on iirregular [...] recommended to start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and tap the beetles directly onto the plants