Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

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 result [...] and entomopathogenic fungi, among others, in order to ensure sustainable production that allows them to continue accessing export markets where entry barriers [...] integrated pest management tools. "You have to be patient and lose your fear. You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the performance

Cutworms

close to ground level. The larvae are yellowish when hatching with a dark head capsule and prothoracic shield, later they become earth-brown to dingy grey [...] position. Pupa are brown to dark brown and 17-25 mm long. Females are capable of laying several hundred eggs. There are six to seven larval stages. Pupation [...] segetum . The larvae of these moths usually feed on roots and plant parts close to the ground, thereby often cutting the stems of young plants. This is where

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

Pinos, they have set out to continue implementing policies and technology to minimise environmental impact. This has allowed them to grow and strengthen their [...] enabled them to increase the productivity and profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its [...] and marketing in northwestern Mexico. Renowned for quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry

Beneficial microorganisms

damage. This can lead to the insect's death. Spore production: As the insect succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues to grow. Eventually, it [...] like biopesticides, where they are introduced to target pests, providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Well-known examples of beneficial [...] risk to the environment. They break down naturally, leaving no harmful residues. Precision pest control Beneficial microorganisms are specific to their

Biological Pest Control

referred to as biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain [...] Minimal resistance Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides. Environmentally friendly Unlike chemical [...] or parasitoids, to control invasive pest species. This method is typically used when a new pest species poses a significant threat to agriculture or ecosystems

Plant Disease Management

accessible to plants. These natural alternatives to chemical fungicides enhance soil health, increase crop productivity, and contribute to environmental [...] method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method relies on the use of living organisms to suppress [...] increasing pressure to adopt sustainable and environmentally responsible agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent

Diamond back moth

suggested to have its origin in Europe, South Africa or East Asia, but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered to be the [...] occur in the florets. Initially, the pupa is pinkish-white to pinkish-yellow and changes to brown before adult emergence. The adult of the diamond back [...] disperse, on average, only 13 to 35 m within a crop field, however, they are readily carried by the wind and as such can disperse 400 to 500 km per night.

Aphidius colemani

causing aphids to drop from the leaf and fall to the ground. Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new [...] a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle, causing it to swell. The cuticle turns from a hard, leathery brown to a golden yellow casing, known as a mummy. Parasitized [...] however, provide a reliable key to the species of wasp within: many braconid wasps that parasitize aphids produce a mummy similar to that of Aphidius spp. The

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the anthurium nursery [...] we had ten good weeks, Fred and I said to each other when the coronavirus crisis erupted and exports came to a standstill,’ Lex Scheffers recounts. The [...] plants are in the greenhouse, it is not easy for the employees to access the plants, for example to scout them. Infestations may therefore occur in the greenhouse

Thrips

look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our thrips control products in action. More thrips control videos How to get rid of thrips The latest [...] green-houses belong to the family Thripidae. Find solutions for thrips in your crop Life cycle of thrips Thrips damage Thrips cause damage to the plant by piercing [...] order Thysanoptera, a name that literally means ‘fringed wings’, and refers to the eyelash-like fringe of hairs along both edges of the thin wings. There