• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug , armoured scales [...] Aphytis and Rhyzobug and spider mites with Spical Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol solutions have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  you and is used to inject epinephrine into the thigh in the case of a sting. Tests and treatments are available at the Allergology department of the RdGG [...] applied to the site. In addition, a number of anti-itch ointments are available (e.g. containing diethyl-m-toluamide). In the rare case of a sting in the mouth [...] bumblebee and about the possible reaction to a sting and treatment. Download the poster version of Bumblebee stings and allergies through the link below. Download

• Root and crown rot of strawberry

  diseases in strawberry have been ascribed to Pestalotiopsis clavispora in the case of root and crown rot (of strawberry), first found in The Netherlands [...] Netherlands, and Pestalotiopsis longisetula in the case of leaf spots, such as leaf spot of strawberry and fruit rot reported mainly from Brazil. The genus is quite [...] clavispora and Phytophthora cactorum . Life cycle and appearance of Root and crown rot of strawberry Not much is known about the life cycle. The fungus produces

• Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

  May 29, 2019

  Application at Koppert ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling [...] are testing the innovation in practice. The app is currently in the pre-introduction phase: we are shifting the focus towards other crops and further increasing [...] insight into the level of infestation in their greenhouses. Additionally, the dashboard lists how pests and their natural enemies develop in relation to

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop [...] development and application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes that the reduction [...] rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  traps and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most [...] monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are [...] protect the environment. Addressing these issues promptly ensures that crops remain healthy and continue to thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  common in avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development and implementation of natural enemies of pests and diseases [...] them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline [...] is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops such as