Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

three-hectare farm in Pijnacker, the Netherlands, the predatory mite has always been a reliable beneficial. ‘I use it to combat spider mite in combination with [...] market in very clear terms. Just like its predecessor more than fifty years ago, Spidex Vital has the full potential to develop into a game changer in spider [...] and Sjaak himself has always used it. However, Sjaak recently made the switch to Spidex Vital . His initial experiences in using the new product are positive

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and [...] al practices that can be implemented in open field crops. This is confirmed by Chula Brand, a leading company in the production and export of papayas, [...] has reduced its chemical load to historic lows and implemented biological control programs in more than four papaya production orchards in Mexico. This

Maximize pollination in tomato

clustering more than three hives together. It is important to position the hives in such a way that the hive exits point in different directions, away from the [...] and when used strategically in combination with the right practices, they can significantly enhance fruit set and quality. In this guide, we will provide [...] are most active between 8 °C and 28 °C, with a gradual decrease in activity beyond 28 °C. It is important to provide suitable conditions for the bumblebees

RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

This trend in level of infestation pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand graphs. ‘It's about that line. Is it going up? Down? Or is it staying the [...] protection at the company's six locations in Voorne-Putten. In total, this amounts to a 28-hectare area. Jan has used the Natutec Scout app since its market launch [...] the chance of mistakes in biological plant protection is now much smaller. We have tested the app extensively and plan to use it in all our locations here

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

cultivation, in Châteaurenard near Marseille, and have done for four generations. We have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector [...] our farm, which has been practising IPM for as long as it has existed in France. We saw that it was effective. We have used Capsanem on several blocks [...] beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to tackle Nesidiocoris . Tests were run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners of the company Sociedade Agrícola [...] protect the roots. It was in this way that we first learned about Trianum-P, a biological solution with which we have confirmed an increase in plant resistance

How to protect bumblebees in cold

the hives above the crop. Managing humidity in winter While dehumidifying tunnels/greenhouses in winter, it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees [...] incubating the brood when it gets colder. Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the [...] your crops < 0 °C: When it's extremely cold, all bumblebees will remain inside or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to [...] a 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 [...] micromol). He sells his cucumbers to some major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly larvae

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

farm products. Based in Michoacán, Mexico, this family business started using biological control in its raspberry production when it successfully controlled [...] biological control of pests and diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The [...] for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned about Koppert's natural solutions. Since then, both companies have maintained a close

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

is now delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control [...] travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are followed [...] Even more impact on spider mite control! It all started with Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory