La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that has developed great expertise in the integrated management [...] for this important solanaceae. This context shows us the high value of this crop and the importance of producing quality fruits for export. If you want [...] for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

it. Spidex Vital still has to prove itself in such dry conditions. I want to see what happens. However, it is a new product and Koppert may provide amended [...] changer in spider mite control As Koppert is able to control the production conditions even better now, this increases delivery security which is yet another [...] ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

solanacearum is a quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant in tropical [...] produced from wounds, which is not seen in Clavibacter -infected plants. In tomato, the youngest leaves are affected first. They show signs of wilting during [...] solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range

Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] nematodes at locations in outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major benefit of Entonem is that nematodes kill [...] caterpillars , which means they are less harmful to biodiversity. This is something that is high up on the political agenda, as well as being an important

Manual Growing lights

combined all this knowledge in our new bumblebee hive design for Natupol Excel (see figure 1.3 & 1.4). This hive is equipped with a blue hive door (in the visible [...] spectrum for foraging, but do not see in the red light spectrum. Conversely, humans do see in the red light spectrum but also in the green and blue light spectrum [...] high as possible (above the crop) in the greenhouse. Several placement systems can be used for this. It is also important to give the bumblebees the opportunity

Bumblebee pollination

What is bumblebee pollination? Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators [...] switch between trees and rows while pollinating. This benefits cross pollination which is often required in various fruit or seed crops. Bumblebees are active [...] trials showed Natupol colonies produced more brood and bees over a longer period of time, prolonging the overall pollination Best availability in the market

Spidex Vital FAQ

aspects. This results in keeping the surrounding conditions better under control. Is this product exclusive to Koppert? We have co-developed this product [...] material is the same as the current product. How will this change my existing program that has been working for years? Apart from the fact you have to switch [...] product with a partner in our business. They will also supply this formulation of Phytoseiulus persimilis. Is this a different Phytoseiulus species to the Spidex

Consumers

your question in this list. Biological crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural [...] and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with safe food in sufficient [...] midges, and lacewings. Visit our YouTube channel to see how natural enemies attack their prey. Natural pollination What is natural pollination ? Vegetables

Knowing & recognizing

recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize [...] the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best [...] interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific behavioural cha

Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

favourable. This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. Therefor it’s crucial to eliminate pests in wintertime, when pest pressure is still [...] temperatures drop Even in the midst of winter, pests can be present in your greenhouse. Although the pest reproduction might be low in colder conditions, or [...] still low. In this way you start the new season in a clean way, giving your beneficial insects time to build up a standing army before new pests enter from