Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

necessity for chemical pesticides,'' as aptly summarized by Henri Volgering. Data-driven IPM Natutec Scout is a scouting tool for crops designed for accurate [...] individually inserted for every pathway. You have the option to manually count and enter the quantities of thrips or whitefly , or opt for automatic counting [...] sheets with rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched to Natutec Scout . Koppert's

Aphidius matricariae

recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use Aphidius matricariae The natural enemy [...] parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable [...] both agricultural and horticultural settings. Aphidius matricariae is used for the control of the following pests: Myzus spp. The natural enemy Aphidius

Anagyrus vladimiri

recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus [...] particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting various crops. The natural enemy Anagyrus vladimiri is used for the control of the following [...] sunlight Deploy in or near the mealybug colonies Leave bottles in the crop for at least two weeks Carry out adequate ant control The dosage of Citripar depends

Aphytis melinus

in case of adverse weather it can be stored for 24-48 hours at 18ºC and in darkness. Best conditions for Aphytis melinus The effectiveness of the parasitic [...] the scale. The preferred hosts for the parasitoid are third instar scale nymphs, although smaller scales are accepted for parasitism as well. Immature [...] belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This tiny wasp is widely recognized for its role in the biological control of various scale insect pests.Native to

Tobacco thrips

points for thrips. Remove weeds and crop residues : Eliminate weeds and crop residues in and around greenhouses, as they can serve as reservoirs for Thrips [...] to prevent them from becoming breeding grounds for thrips. Biological control of Thrips parvispinus For effective biological control of Thrips parvispinus [...] crops, where warm temperatures and high humidity create ideal conditions for rapid multiplication. This thrips species is a serious pest of many cultivated

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

vegetable crops for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around 80% of the total production of vegetables for the processing industry [...] of Trichoderma harzianum , has achieved excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been [...] company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners of the company

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

Rancho Los Pinos sets the standard for vegetable production, packing, and marketing in northwestern Mexico. Renowned for quality and committed to sustainability [...] programs and evolving to include biological control for thrips and other pests. "I recommended Koppert for their efficient logistics in delivering essential [...] pest pressures challenge the Los Pinos team to seek innovative solutions for sustainability. Over the past 20 years, they have reduced water consumption

Beetles

pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo [...] species are very capable fliers but others cannot fly at all. Find solutions for beetles in your crop Life cycle of beetles Beetle damage Both larvae and adults [...] buds and leaves depending on the species. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Beetle damage Beetle species Beetle control videos Take a look at

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early issue identification and prompt action [...] detection. Identifying pests and diseases early allows for targeted control measures, reducing the need for excessive pesticide use. This not only reduces costs [...] scout observations by mobile phone manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better quality of fruit for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." [...] market and the production costs. For this reason, the increased harvest cycle, better fruit quality and a safe environment for workers contribute significantly [...] destinations for this important solanaceae. This context shows us the high value of this crop and the importance of producing quality fruits for export. If