• Mealybugs and scales

  quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological control of mealybugs [...] first sign of the presence of this type of pest. Among ornamental crops, ferns are particularly sensitive to soft scales, as are oleanders and orchids. Armoured [...] in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do not produce honeydew. The concealed habit and the protective covering of these insects

• Spider mites and other mites

  yellow, and as more cell sap is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant may die. The nymphs and adults also produce webs, and plants can be completely [...] control of spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing [...] underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents. The empty dead cells become yellow, and in many plants the damage can also be

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime [...] mission as a producer company, to improve and care for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely [...] Brand and Koppert: a successful collaboration To reduce the burden of acaricides and other chemical pesticides, and consequently produce safer and better

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  Barry explains, ‘The map of our greenhouses, which is programmed into the app, allows us to see where an infestation is and how it is evolving. It also allows [...] insight into the level of infestation and can see at a glance whether or not the natural enemies are keeping things under control. There is intensive remote [...] plant, there is little to be concerned about – and little sense in the software reporting these kinds of measurement. The threshold value works as an alarm

• Attracker

  chemical spray and pest control is greatly improved. Pack size 5 and 10 litre container. Formulation Soluble concentrate (SL). Content Mixture of equal con [...] instructions of the pesticides. There are no special requirements with regards to the use of Attracker. Handling Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality [...] concentrations of sucrose, dextrose and fructose. Preparation Prepare the spray solution of the insecticide according to the user instructions on the label

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  such as sticky traps and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting [...] monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are [...] scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest and disease detection. Identifying pests and diseases early allows for targeted control measures

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  industry. Balbino's experience serves as an inspiring example, showcasing how agriculture can be both eco-conscious and productive. [...] adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug , armoured scales with Aphytis and Rhyzobug [...] Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The [...] production system, which is, of course, very reassuring.’ The company still needs to take action against Echinotrips and anthurium thrips as the current thrips [...] sprays a product of natural origin, such as Mycotal, twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. Wim van der Meer explains, ‘Koppert is involved in a trial

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

  effectiveness of Rhyzobug . As well as the optimal conditions using this natural enemy, making sure you as a grower will reach the best and most effective [...] Results of Rhyzobug Lifecycle of Rhyzobug Rhyzobiius lophanthae is able to predate on several armoured scales species. It is easy to see what they have [...] fruits like mango and avocado Rhyzobug is an effective tool to control armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs. How to recognize damage of armoured scales

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature, wherein [...] The time of endless Excel sheets with rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched [...] at the rose and gerbera grower. Henri Volgering, Scout at Schreurs, explains: “Scouting is very important within this cultivation. This is why we not only