La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical applications have decreased [...] Hacienda Fresh and Koppert have been implementing a successful biological pest control program for the past four years. Together they have managed to control pests [...] natural enemies of these pests and the reduction of agrochemical applications have had a positive impact on their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

pesticides. In addition, together with them, cutting-edge solutions have been developed that have enabled them to increase the productivity and profitability of [...] seek innovative solutions for sustainability. Over the past 20 years, they have reduced water consumption by 65% and minimized pesticide use by implementing [...] production. We are very proud of this achievement." At Rancho Los Pinos, they have set out to continue implementing policies and technology to minimise env

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

of habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017, they have been clear about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help [...] solutions has been fundamental. For more than 4 years, Koppert and HyFood have successfully collaborated in the implementation of an IPM program, which [...] relevant studies and tests, they recommended us to use the products that have worked very well so far," said Martin Salazar, HyFood's production manager

Root and crown rot of strawberry

General New diseases in strawberry have been ascribed to Pestalotiopsis clavispora in the case of root and crown rot (of strawberry), first found in The [...] been established. Pestalotiopsis clavispora is mostly found in plants that have been weakened by some form of stress, from underfertilization to water stress

Orchid

orchids come in many different arrangements. Some only have a single flower, but most plants have a racemose inflorescence, which can consist of many flowers

Corn earworm

cold winters. The pupae measure around 18 mm and have a slightly shiny brown colour. The adults have a brown-coloured body, with a wingspan of 35 to 40 [...] aggregation sex pheromone traps, are population monitoring tools for moths. They have regular migratory habits, seeking warm or mild climates, since the cold reduces [...] earworm are a milky-white colour, which turn dark grey before hatching, and have a ribbed spherical shape. The larvae hatch after around four days. The corn

Consumers

In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently asked questions. We hope you will find the [...] naked eye, these products – which can be used above ground and underground – have the potential to do incredible things. They combat diseases and pests, strengthen

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Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

root nodules of legumes. Additionally, pathogenic Agrobacterium s pecies have recently been assigned to the genus Rhizobium . These pathogenic bacteria [...] dispersed by rain and wind and by humans and tools. Until now, no bacteria have been isolated from crazy roots. This disease seems to be caused by a change

Spotted Wing Drosophila

Larval feeding in the fruit leads to fruit tissue collapse. Even if the fruits have not collapsed, the occurrence of larvae within the fruit makes them unmarketable [...] drosophila Adult spotted-wing drosophila are small, 2-3 mm in lengthg, and have a wingspan of 6-8 mm. Males are smaller than females. They can be easily [...] dark spot on each wing, where their common name is derived from. Females have a strong saw-like ovipositor that is used to penetrate the skin of the host