6 Reasons to Switch - The Benefits of IPM

Category: News Date published: June 07, 2022 6 Reasons to Switch - The Benefits of IPM

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

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 [...] y enters the crop to start searching. It makes the system more robust.’ Game changer in spider mite control As Koppert is able to control the production [...] explain the added value of the new product to the market in very clear terms. Just like its predecessor more than fifty years ago, Spidex Vital has the full

Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

Volgering. "Upon inputting all the data into the app, it seamlessly syncs with the computer," the Scout elaborates. "The data is then organized into graphs. This [...] option to manually count and enter the quantities of thrips or whitefly , or opt for automatic counting by scanning the sticky trap," according to Volgering [...] feature, wherein colors on the company's map indicate the severity of the pest pressure. This feature swiftly and clearly illuminates the path towards optimal

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the plants in 14 cm pots went to the buyers in 17 cm pots. The company has focused on biological plant [...] greenhouse, it is not easy for the employees to access the plants, for example to scout them. Infestations may therefore occur in the greenhouse that only become

The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock [...] obstacles. Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

Koppert... at the beginning of the establishment of the biological control tools, their consultants showed us the range of possibilities they had to establish [...] One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] 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

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical [...] hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better [...] longer shelf life, but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological

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

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 tap the beetles [...] continuous pursuit to help growers biologically control pests in their outdoor crops, we are excited to introduce the newest member to our family: Rhyzobug [...] Easy and safe to apply No resistance possible Easy to combine with other natural enemies like Aphytis melinus Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological [...] too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience

Citrus thrips

4-6 days. The larva will move towards the shady area of the tree to pupate, if a suitable site is not found, the larva will drop to the ground to pupate. [...] brown when exposed to the sun later in the season. Severe scarring of fruit can occur up to 13 weeks after petal fall, after which the damage appears as [...] your crop Damage and symptoms How to get rid of Citrus thrips We would like to acknowledge the following for the photos of Scirtothrips aurantii (Citrus