• Say “Tata!” to Tuta

  September 29, 2023

  . In a temperate climate, the moth cannot survive outside the greenhouses, thus, the warmer the environment, the bigger the problem. These moths prefer [...] are lured into the trap, after which they stick to an adhesive surface allowing you to count them. Contact us to find out more on how to effectively control [...] Solanum nigrum . The caterpillars of the tomato leaf miner moth live inside the leaves of plants. Since the caterpillars crawl into the leaves, control

• 6 Reasons to Switch - The Benefits of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  can always be adapted to new circumstances. Here is a summary of the major reasons and benefits for the switch from chemicals to IPM: Many chemical products [...] Reasons to Switch - The Benefits of IPM Chemical plant protection was the standard for many years. But these days, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is gaining [...] regulations. IPM products are harmless to water, air, and soil. The environmentally friendly cultivation method is an important promotional tool and sales

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  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 control starts [...] cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that the weather [...] conditions have been favourable up to now. But, he says, the summer is yet to come. ‘Later on in the season, air humidity will fall. Although spider mites

• How Integrated Pest Management adds value to your crops

  January 7, 2024

  there is an absolute need to work with biological solutions.’ Status quo as the starting point The status quo is the starting point for developing an IPM [...] of damage and is the goal not to eliminate but reduce pests? Afterall, you don't want to spray more than is necessary.’ The next step is to introduce biological [...] we zoom in on the need: Is it a must to prevent any and all damage to the crop because the customer demands a perfect fruit? Or can the plant handle some

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armoured scale

  October 25, 2023

  increased the volume of Rhyzobug from 250 to 500 ladybirds and changed the packaging from a plastic bottle to a more sustainable cardboard tube which is more [...] It reduces the number of pesticide applications Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide blacklist in the value chain Contributes to a healthier end [...] Rhyzobius lophanthae – that will help you to control various types of armoured scales in your crops. The species is proving to be effective in a number of outdoor

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  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 [...] goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help ecosystems and offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated [...] partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated

• Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

  June 17, 2019

  important, it is time-consuming and error-sensitive. That is why Koppert is developing the scout-app, which will automatically identify and count the pests on [...] Koppert ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling growers to act [...] smartphone to scan the Horiver sticky traps in their greenhouses. The scout-app can identify whitefly , thrips , Sciaria, and Nesidiocoris tenuis. It is also

• 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 [...] 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," [...] ''This facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature

• Rhyzobug – Your answer to most armoured scale species

  March 29, 2022

  working for growers and farmers. We understand the challenges and offer an integrated system of natural solutions to cultivate healthier crops and improve quality [...] partner with nature, we are excited to introduce the newest member of our team. Rhyzobug ( Rhyzobius lophanthae ) is a classic biological control agent [...] 2022, Koppert South Africa is not only celebrating a decade of investing in the health, safety, and productivity of South African soil, but we are also

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

  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. For this, we have [...] 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 [...] others and is easy to apply. It’s recommended to start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and