Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

establishment of their main natural enemies in the crop. "The future of biological control in tropical crops such as papaya will be greatly influenced by science [...] sustainable agricultural practices that can be implemented in open field crops. This is confirmed by Chula Brand, a leading company in the production and [...] and better quality food, Chula Brand made the decision to use biological crop protection as part of an integrated pest management strategy (IPM). Although

Mealybugs and scales

which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do not produce honeydew. The concealed [...] and also against synthetic pesticides. Find solutions for mealybugs in your crop Life cycle of mealybugs & scales Mealybug & scale damage Although most species [...] species can also transmit harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting

Horiver Rollertrap

conditions Rollertrap should be hung above the crop when the crop is still low Attach the Rollertrap to crop wires, greenhouse poles, or other supporting [...] Rollertrap approximately 25 cm above the crop, except for the 30 cm width which needs to be placed 40 cm above the crop To assist with placement, insert a rod [...] Rollertrap per 1 to 3 plant rows. Timing In high crops Rollertraps should preferably be installed when the crop is still low, just before or after planting

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires [...] order to protect his plants’ roots. ‘I started using Trianum-G because of my crop’s susceptibility to Pythium,’ explained Kees Hendriks. Together with Stefan [...] Built in 2011, the farm has two sections. Hendriks grows high-wire (two crops per year) under high-intensity lighting (190 micromol). He sells his cucumbers

Consumers

question in this list. Biological crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural [...] and fungi form a third pillar for the sustainable production of plants and crops. Even though they cannot be seen with the naked eye, these products – which [...] potential to do incredible things. They combat diseases and pests, strengthen crops, and improve the absorption of nutrients. Their development calls for hi

Cotton aphid

making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering [...] ) is an extremely polyphagous aphid found on more than 700 plant species. Crop plants attacked by this aphid include cotton, citrus, coffee, cocoa, eggplant [...] adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. The cotton aphid can be distinguished from other aphids by the colour of

Integrated Pest Management

, helping to protect crops naturally. Monitoring and trapping Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth [...] pheromone traps can make mass trapping more effective. Crop rotation and soil health In agriculture, crop rotation disrupts the life cycle of pests and can [...] reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the

Neoseiulus californicus

the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, avoid hanging into direct sunlight [...] first spider mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The

Whitefly

and are broadly comparable in outline. Find solutions for whitefly in your crop Life cycle of whitefly Whitefly damage The larvae need a lot of nutrients [...] plant sap and secreting honeydew, whitefly reduces the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important in ornamentals. The honeydew deposited on [...] tabaci are known to transmit viruses. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Whitefly damage Whitefly species Whitefly control videos Take a look at the

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

Vital at the start of February. ‘I have three crops a year,’ he tells us five weeks later. ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch [...] released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop more evenly. I also noticed many P [...] farms like mine. And as spider mites can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me