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

  aphids and leafhoppers through the release and establishment of their main natural enemies in the crop. "The future of biological control in tropical [...] company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective [...] 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  process, from the type and quantity of feed to the composition of the rearing medium and the design of new production lines. After implementing these improvements [...] deep-rooted expertise in the production of natural enemies, built up since its foundation in 1967. “Those years of experience form the basis of everything we do [...] investing in improvement and upscaling, and offers growers the certainty of an exclusive, reliable product.” Looking ahead: Limonica as the standard in integrated

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research [...] defence against pests - without the downsides of chemicals. The influence of the Spanish research department in Almería and Águilas, now extends beyond Spain [...] part of that.” The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the introduction of Amblyseius

• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  roller traps near the heads of the tomato plants in the path of the whiteflies, we intercept and capture them, thus preventing the migration and subsequent [...] above the top of the canopy, but make sure the cards are far enough away from artificial lights. The lights have been known to melt the cards (if the lights [...] characteristics. However, the choice between the two depends on the specific pest pressure and practicality of deployment in the given context. By incorporating

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  scars, distortion of the leaves (rolling of the leaf upward and leaf size reduction), and discolorations to the plant's buds, flowers, and young fruit. It [...] leaves in the top of the crop canopy, and rarely in the flowers. Their color varies from beige and yellow to dark brown, making them difficult to identify [...] on the foliage, attacking the lower surface first. When the population increases and feeding progresses, they will move to the upper surface of the plants

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the [...] always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production [...] occur in the greenhouse that only become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  Trianum, levels of Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole [...] farm covering over six hectares along Hoefslag road in the Dutch village of Pijnacker. Built in 2011, the farm has two sections. Hendriks grows high-wire (two [...] cucumbers to some major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly larvae under control ‘I

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring they catch the morning sun. Make [...] around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate [...] pollination and colony quality is also time-sensitive. The longer unfavorable conditions persist, the greater the impact on the bumblebees and their performance

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  even about the exact number of whitefly stuck on the sticky traps. ‘No,’ he says, ‘I am more interested in seeing the trend. Is the level of whitefly i [...] made faster and better.’ Lower chance of errors Lastly, the ease of use has been improved. Jan says the following on that: ‘I load the app, the map appears [...] In the past year, Koppert has greatly improved the Natutec Scout app. The new version was tested by RedStar — the Netherlands' largest producer of exclusive

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  of a crop is based on the quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market [...] shelf life, but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control [...] integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according