Poultry Red Mite

intensive farming systems, such as barns, free-range and organic farming because the environments provide more opportunities for the mite to evade chemical [...] the poultry red mite, chicken mite or roost mite, is a major pest of fowl, pigeons, and other caged birds worldwide. A parasite especially common to poultry [...] s gallinae causes both direct and indirect damage in poultry houses: The loss of vitality due to parasitism reduces hens’ production; and The mite can

How to protect bumblebees in cold

pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination [...] it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees. Sometimes, worker bumblebees may get lost through the vents and won't be able to return. To mitigate this [...] the cold conditions to maintain their productivity. We understand the importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive and optimize

How to protect bumblebees from heat

pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry [...] crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial to protect [...] their ability to transfer pollen effectively. These challenges can lead to reduced pollination rates and lower crop yields. Bumblebees try to maintain a

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 [...] 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 [...] where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural journey hasn't been

A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to organic farming and biological crop protection [...] witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific [...] friendly alternative to traditional crop protection methods. In conclusion, Lukas Locher's journey represents the potential of organic farming and the integration

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

released and they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. ‘I have three crops [...] 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 conditions [...] immediately 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

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

clear about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help ecosystems and offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation [...] Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the implementation [...] complied with these requirements thanks to biological control," said Salazar. In addition to the benefits of access to export markets, HyFood improves its

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 [...] their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have [...] diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according to region and production conditions.

A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

Original story Rianne Lek EN

An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

Original stories- René Koppert