Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and [...] to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. Motivated by the losses caused by the two-spotted [...] Chula Brand began to develop its biological control programs in cooperation with Koppert more than two years ago. Chula Brand and Koppert: a successful c

Cyclamen mite

deform and discolour with the leaves turning bronze, mainly along the midrib. Even a mild infestation can cause enormous damage, and with heavier infestations [...] Phytonemus pallidus ) feeds on plant sap by penetrating the plant tissue with its piercing-sucking mouth parts. The mites are mostly found within the flower [...] leaves become brittle, turn brown or silvery and die. Flowers and young fruits become brown near the base. Life cycle and appearance of Cyclamen mite The

Blueberry

t. Various beneficial organisms can be used for the control of aphids , fruit flies , mealybugs and scales , spider mites , thrips , beetles and whitefly [...] plants are being grown under permanent protection, where they will compete with the pathogenic fungi for space and nutrients and even kill them. At the same

Beet armyworm

growth of the crop. With a substantial population of caterpillars, the damage can spread to the stems, and in the worst cases to the fruit. This often leads [...] the day and is active only at night. The forewings are grey-brown suffused with a dark brown or black. The head and thorax are brown and the abdomen grey-brown [...] beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) caterpillar can be 25 to 38 mm in length, with dark, wrinkled stripes dorsally and a yellow band running the length of the

Fusarium spp.

Fusarium spp. is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are [...] Fusarium fungi cause vascular wilt, root rot, foot and stem rot, leaf lesions, fruit rot, head blight in cereals, and post-harvest decay. Fusarium oxysporum ( [...] cycle and appearance of Fusarium spp. Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of

Plant Health

ss and compliance with stringent chemical residue standards. Nurturing plant-soil interaction Understanding how plants interact with their environment [...] is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink dynamics between leaves and fruits/roots, and the intricate soil food web play pivotal roles in maintaining [...] control, and biological pest control fosters healthier and more resilient crops with minimal environmental impact. In conclusion, by reestablishing a systems

Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

cannot be seen with the naked eye. As small as they are, they play an important role in the biological control of many pests, keeping fruits, vegetables and [...] wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/Veenmol_op_straat.jpg ** Capsanem Soft Fruits Pest Larva Adult Solution Weevils Otiorhynchus sulcatus & other species [...] body openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality. Poorly pollinated flowers never become premium fruit, no matter how perfect a climate the [...] assimilates. In the act of self protection, the plant aborts the fruit to reduce fruit load on the plant and directs the assimilates to the vegetative growth [...] radiation also needs to be considered. A flower can turn into a marketable fruit when it is pollinated at 30° C and 80% humidity, but only if the radiation

Powdery mildew

spore dispersal by rain is negligible, since spores explode when in contact with water for no more than a few hours. Powdery mildew spores, either ascospores [...] not relevant for other diseases that are inhibited by reducing the RH In fruit trees, pruning should be done early in the season Do not provide excess nitrogen

Capyphor

tank mixing with compatible products) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with a recirculation pump) Fill the spray tank with the required [...] weevil ( Otiorhynchus sulcatus ) and other Otiorhynchus spp.; South American fruit tree weevil ( Naupactus xanthographus ) White grubs ( Scarabaeidae ) mainly [...] required amount of water If tank-mixing with a compatible product, add Capyphor at the end to a fully-filled tank Apply directly after preparation of the spray