Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

With production centers in San Quintín and Vizcaíno, Baja California, Rancho Los Pinos sets the standard for vegetable production, packing, and marketing in northwestern Mexico. Renowned for quality a

How digital innovation is shaping the future of biocontrol

How digital innovation is shaping the future of biocontrol How Koppert One combines digital innovation and biological expertise to support smarter crop

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

agricultural practices that can be implemented in open field crops. This is confirmed by Chula Brand, a leading company in the production and export of [...] responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution [...] such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must

The War on Pests Isn’t Working. Here’s What Is.

Aphidius colemani, Hans Smid The War on Pests Isn’t Working. Here’s What Is. There is something fascinating about the way we’ve waged war on pests. For decades [...] pest control consultant with commercial farmers across Zambia, there is one truth that is so simple that we somehow manage to overcomplicate it. Healthy soil [...] feeding the crop. The difference is remarkable. I can’t talk about pest management without starting here, because this is where pest management really begins

Apple blossom weevil

What is apple blossom weevil? The apple blossom weevil (Anthonomus pomorum) is an important early-season pest of apple orchards. Adult weevils emerge before [...] Monitoring apple blossom weevil Regular monitoring before and during flowering is essential for early detection and timely interventions. Inspect orchards for: [...] development stage: Adult weevils become active when temperatures exceed 10-12°C Peak egg-lying typically occurs during tight-cluster to pink-bud phenological

Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

the greenhouse, how they develop, and when a population will peak. In this way the grower is better prepared for potential threats. Rollertraps, sticky ribbons [...] microorganisms, and pollination products during the first half of 2023, it is now our sticky trap product range that will enjoy a total makeover. The sticky

Pear rust mite

What is pear rust mite? The pear rust mite (Epitrimerus pyri) is a microscopic, elongated, wedge-shaped eriophyid mite that feeds on leaves, shoots, and [...] lay eggs that hatch into the summer generation. Population growth During peak summer, pear rust mites can complete a generation in as little as 1-2 weeks [...] may help) Sanitation of infested leaves and shoots Monitoring Because damage is difficult to reverse once it becomes visible on the fruit, active monitoring

Thrips parvispinus

thrips Thrips parvispinus , also known as tobacco thrips, is an insect native to tropical Asia and is widely distributed from East Asia, Northern Australia [...] thrips, is a notorious pest that causes extensive damage to a wide range of plants. Recognizing the symptoms of a Thrips parvispinus infestation is crucial [...] since spread to several other states in the US and Canada. Thrips parvispinus is particularly problematic in greenhouse crops, where warm temperatures and

Biocontrol is our Nature

This is how beneficial nematodes move