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• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  February 17, 2025

  became a key partner in achieving that," he says. The relationship with Koppert: a strategic partnership Fernando first encountered Koppert in his early [...] adopting this model is overcoming the traditional mindset of immediate pest eradication. "In conventional agriculture, a chemical product is expected to eliminate [...] Growing up in the fields of San Quintín, Baja California, Fernando Rodríguez Borrego was immersed in the world of agriculture. His family, pioneers in strawberry

• Pepper

  summer annuals. Pepper plants are propagated by seeding direct into the soil or by transplanting seedlings in a greenhouse environment. Plant height can vary [...] greenhouse technology has allowed for an increase in per crop harvest from 2-3 months in the field to 8-9 months in a greenhouse environment. [...] peppers, including the mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno and habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials

• Potato

  tuberosum ) is used to refer to the plant itself or its edible tuber. The plant is an herbaceous perennial and came to Europe from Latin America in the second [...] half of the 16th century. Potatoes as a food crop were introduced by the Spanish. Now this starchy, tuberous crop is an integral part of the world’s food [...] food supply and many people’s diet. In terms of volume, potato is the fourth-largest food crop in the world, after maize, wheat and rice. Potato plants grow

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

  Mycotal product is a bio-insecticide that contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests [...] generation Mycotal is now available in all countries where the product is registered. Protect your crop when temperatures drop Even in the midst of winter [...] will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable.This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. New research

• Spider mites and other mites

  parts of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days to a couple of weeks, again depending on env [...] predatory mites A life-long passion for predatory mites The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of [...] about What are mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests

• Two-spotted spider mite

  spider mite populations in check. Especially predatory mites in sachets are a good preventative measure as the sachets enable a continuous supply of predatory [...] capacity. There are more than 1200 species worldwide and many of them are major crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the [...] such webs in which the mites live. The webbing and spotting on the leaves affects the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  Virus which is one of the most devastating viruses for a tomato crop. The Greenhouse Whitefly is a primary vector of Beet Pseudo Yellows Virus in greenhouse [...] stages. It is not an efficient predator to use because it is not a great searcher. The larvae and adults only feed upon contact. If food is lacking in its vicinity [...] (Amblyseius swirskii) , play a pivotal role (specifically in Poinsettia, Gerbera, and Cucumber crops) in combating whiteflies by targeting their eggs and larval

• Pepino mosaic virus

  use of cross-protection with a mild strain, such as V10 . What is V10? V10 is a mild strain of Pepino Mosaic Virus used in a controlled way to protect plants [...] What is Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV)? Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is one of the most economically significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production [...] US1. This approach is based on the principle of cross-protection, where: A mild virus strain occupies the plant It prevents infection by more severe strains

• Koppert Foundation

  Koppert established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture [...] smallholder farmers providing education about our wonderful partnering with nature in integrated crop management supporting local Koppert employees with their personal [...] personal social responsibility projects Application You can find more information in English and Dutch on www.koppertfoundation.org . Do you need help with explanation