• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners [...] Aubergine (90 ha). The great challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable [...] owners of the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão which cultivates about 40 hectares of peppers in the Marinhais area. The entire crop is harvested mechanically

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  an impact on the environment and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production [...] feed on thrips larvae, suppressing populations early in the pest’s life cycle. Integrating these natural enemies into IPM programs reduces pesticide reliance [...] Amblydromalus limonicus is a generalist predatory mite feeding on thrips, whiteflies and other small insects and mites. It feeds on all larval stages of thrips

• Natutec Scout

  greenhouse. Data-driven IPM Reduced pesticide use A crop scouting tool can reduce the need for broad-spectrum pesticide use by providing more precise information [...] observations by mobile phone manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete [...] you'll be on top of your Integrated Pest Management strategy. A crop scouting tool for everyone Early detection of pest and disease outbreaks Detect the presence

• Encarsia formosa

  farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Encarsia formosa is used for the control of the following pests: Greenhouse whitefly [...] then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading to its death and thereby contributing [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in

• Crop scouting

  timely and precise solutions, minimizing the risk of yield losses and reducing the need for excessive pesticide or fertilizer use. This not only saves resources [...] Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems [...] scouting empowers growers to make informed decisions based on real-time field data. By understanding the specific needs of their crops, growers can tailor their

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  products. After all, chemicals put so much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite [...] complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] and the plants in 14 cm pots went to the buyers in 17 cm pots. The company has focused on biological plant protection since it was founded. However, its

• Biofly

  action When the flies emerge from the released pupae, they will lay eggs on or close to the manure, the developing larvae will predate on the house fly larvae [...] Make use of the specially designed release station, which can be placed inside the stable, outside reach of the animals. Put the content of the Biofly bag [...] also develop on manure only. In contrast to the house flies Hydrotaea aenescens adults will not irritate the animals as they stay low in the pit. Pack size

• Biopar

  Distribute the material in heaps near to the places where the flies pupate and cover with 5-10 cm of straw Make sure the material is distributed on dry places [...] When the adult parasitic wasps emerge from the pupal shells, they will start searching for fly pupae to parasitize. After parasitism, wasps of the new [...] information given below is merely indicative. Tailored advice requires detailed info on local factors such as (climatic) conditions and the level of infestation

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  grasp onto the flower and generate vibrations, aiding in the transfer of pollen. Within one to four hours, the bumblebee's jaw imprints on the flower, commonly [...] humans, it is crucial to position the hive in a visible location. This allows both the bumblebees and people to easily identify and access the hive. Moreover [...] that the hive is placed horizontally for optimal functioning. Protection against elements Protecting the hive from adverse weather conditions is essential

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  have been focused on improving our biological insecticide Mycotal . Our commitment has paid off: the product is now even more effective and the shelf life [...] targets approved on the label. In several independent studies, Mycotal has been and continues to be the most efficient product on the market. Instead of [...] there, so the level of infestation is higher and whitefly levels are high earlier in the year. We could theoretically spray everything in the greenhouse