• On the farm with our fly control enthusiasts

  May 19, 2022

  finding the best solutions. It is also important to us to help clients in putting out biological products to ensure the correct application and optimum control [...] Macro-Mite tag-team to help clients with natural fly control. “There may be similar products on the market, but we have found Biopar to really be superior” [...] the end of April. “ The team emphasises correct product use: “The key to success is to put out Biopar every 14 days and Macro-Mite at least 4 times per summer

• Fusarium spp.

  the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die, and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years subsequently. F. graminearum/Gibberella [...] brown discolouration occurs. Infected glumes and kernels become white, due to dehydration, and later turn pinkish-red as spores are formed. Ear infection [...] of which DON (deoxynivalenol) is the best-known. The mycotoxins are toxic to mammals so maximum levels have been determined. Fusarium sambucinum (a.k.a

• Partner with Nature this macadamia season

  July 14, 2022

  excited to share that we have seen some incredible breakthroughs and part of the success has been the first commercial release of a parasitic wasp to destroy [...] we find on farms already have a solution hidden in nature – we just have to find it! During the past few seasons, the Koppert South Africa technical team [...] both friend and foe! Test protocols were rolled out on commercial scale in all macadamia-growing regions of South Africa - Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal

• Blackberry

  is an edible fruit that originates from a wide range of species belonging to the genus Rubus that is part of the family of Rosaceae , but also from hybrids [...] hybrids between the Rubus and Idaeobatus subgenera. The blackberry is actually not a berry botanically speaking. It is a so-called aggregate fruit that consists

• Cyclamen mite

  brown, about 0.25 mm long, with the hind legs reduced to slender threadlike structures that are not used for walking. The males are smaller than the females [...] common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals . Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater diversity of [...] predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their host. Tarsonemids like the cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) can

• Natutec Scout

  pest insects like whitefly . Additionally, this mobile app allows you to register all anomalies in your greenhouse. Data-driven IPM Reduced pesticide use [...] remote support to optimize your IPM strategy based on the data you provide. With our data-driven approach, we can offer valuable insights to help you make [...] Optimize your crop scouting! Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production by providing precision

• Spidex Vital

  s between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Combined use [...] Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 2,000; 10,000; 25,000 predatory [...] Application Turn and shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make

• Crop scouting

  need for excessive pesticide or fertilizer use. This not only saves resources but also contributes to environmental conservation by reducing chemical inputs [...] Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems [...] inputs. Furthermore, crop scouting empowers growers to make informed decisions based on real-time field data. By understanding the specific needs of their

• Orange

  Citrus reticulata ). Its genes can be traced to about 25% pomelo and some 75% mandarin. The hybrid however is not a basic backcrossed BC1 hybrid, but the orange [...] fruit that derives from the citrus species Citrus X sinensis that belongs to the family of Rutaceae . The Citrus X sinensis can be divided into four subgroups [...] orange is actually hybridized over multiple generations. When it comes to the fruit of various kinds of oranges, the fruit of the Citrus X sinensis is

• Strawberry

  is a well-known hybrid species of the genus Fragaria (collectively referred to as the strawberries). Technically speaking, the strawberry is a so-called [...] accessory fruit. This means that the fleshy, edible part of the fruit does not develop from the plant’s ovaries, but from the receptacle that holds these