• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  necessary, chemical control. Although biological control is not yet common in avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development [...] Don Sánchez Fresh, says: "One of the reasons why we are getting into biological control is because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules [...] success of their production and their entry into various international markets. Since 1983, Don Sánchez Fresh has been dedicated to the production, distribution

• Happy Women’s Day!

  August 8, 2022

  with a passion for agriculture? “It is not about being a man or a woman. If you are passionate about what you do, there is nothing you cannot do. This industry [...] people are in a position to understand what is being lost. The future of the planet concerns all of us, and all of us should do what we can to protect it.” These [...] of making agriculture healthier, safer, and more productive. With a long list of MSc degrees, our team is using their skills and education to assist, advise

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  our greenhouses, which is programmed into the app, allows us to see where an infestation is and how it is evolving. It also allows us to see if the natural [...] infestation and can see at a glance whether or not the natural enemies are keeping things under control. There is intensive remote contact with the Koppert [...] you clear analyses. There is intensive remote contact with the Koppert consultant. We see exactly what the level of infestation is and how natural enemies

• Broad mite

  tips, young leaves and flower buds. The mechanism causing the deformation is not yet fully understood, possibly the mites, whilst sucking out the contents [...] case of a more serious infestation, this network becomes so dense that there is no more green tissue visible. In most cases, the main veins are untouched [...] four pairs. The last pair of legs in both males and females is different to the others and not used for walking. After moulting to the third larval stage

• Beetles

  reduced growth and yield loss. Effective beetle control is essential to maintain healthy and productive crops. Biological control of beetles combines preventive [...] and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute [...] control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass through a pupal instar before

• Say “Tata!” to Tuta

  September 29, 2023

  Since the caterpillars crawl into the leaves, control with chemical products is not effective. In addition, as Tuta absoluta has been controlled with these [...] nearly all chemicals. If you're not sure if there are moths in the crop or if you would like to find out how many there are hiding, you can use the Deltatrap [...] stops as well. Koppert's Tutasan product can be helpful in mass trapping the males. Tutasan is a water trap and is used in combination with Pherodis

• Thrips

  vigour of the plant is also reduced by loss of chlorophyll. With a serious infestation the leaves themselves can shrivel, and there can be varying levels [...] reliable, sustainable pest management while protecting crop quality and productivity. Solutions for thrips control Learn more about What are thrips? Several [...] greenhouse horticulture. The Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) is the most damaging species. Thrips form the order Thysanoptera, a name that

• Macadamia nut borer

  the head capsule is brown. The pupa is dark brown and (if pupation takes place in the soil) encased in a cocoon of soil particles. There is no cocoon if pupation [...] Thaumatotibia batrachopa ) is native to Africa and was originally described from the Eastern Cape province in South Africa. Macadamia is the major host of this [...] this moth, it has not been linked to any other crop or indigenous host in South Africa. It is a quarantine pest and control procedures have to be carried

• False codling moth

  codling moth ( Thaumatotibia leucotreta ) is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is found in all citrus production areas in Southern Africa. It also occurs [...] leucotreta . The reason for this pest’s high pest status is its quarantine status and is not due to the economic losses. Damage and symptoms Larval penetration [...] weeks. The life cycle varies between 5 weeks to 3 months depending on the time of year and temperature. There are 6 overlapping generations in a year and it

• Fusarium wilt

  General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] mycelium cells) or mycelium. Survival is also possible on seed, greenhouse structures, tools and machinery. Primary infection is either seed-borne or takes place [...] and irrigation water in greenhouses Prevent stress for the plants Ensure there is adequate soil drainage Apply nitrogen in the form of nitrate instead of