Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use of chemical pesticides. In addition [...] innovative solutions for sustainability. Over the past 20 years, they have reduced water consumption by 65% and minimized pesticide use by implementing biological [...] incorporating pollinators and biological control in our crops significantly reduced our reliance on high-impact pesticides," noted José Antonio Cruz, general

Spider mites and other mites

yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced photosynthesis, increased transpiration and reduced plant growth. As damage increases whole leaves [...] and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf discoloration, reduced photosynthesis and lower yields. Their fast reproduction makes early detection [...] and gall midges complement this activity by seeking out mite hotspots and reducing outbreaks quickly. With Koppert’s biological solutions for spider mites

Plant Disease Management

cycle by offering a sustainable alternative. Reduced chemical residues Biological control methods reduce the need for chemical pesticides, leading to fewer [...] control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method [...] that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological control is to reduce the damage caused by these pathogens while minimizing the use of chemical

Mealybugs and scales

mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of [...] yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect reduces photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Where flowers and fruit are concerned [...] of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the

Grape downy mildew

Cultural practices alone are insufficient for complete control, but they can reduce disease pressure. These practices include: Promoting air circulation and [...] vineyard layout. Using furrow irrigation instead of overhead irrigation to reduce leaf wetness. Ploughing to bury oospores in leaf litter and avoiding prolonged

Whitefly

reduction in yield. By sucking plant sap and secreting honeydew, whitefly reduces the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important in ornamentals [...] serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds also develop on the leaves, reducing photosynthesis and transpiration. Viruses can be transmitted from one plant

Wheat bunt

resistance Use clean, disinfected seed The use of soil fungicides can help reduce the soil-borne inoculum Sowing winter crops early in the fall when temperatures [...] temperatures are still above 15°C at the critical first 11 days reduces the risk of infection by Triticum tritici and Triticum laevis . Since Triticum controversa

IPM app

real-time once uploaded from the field. Koppert iPM scouting software helps to reduce costs for pesticides, due to a highly accurate insight into pesticide efficacy [...] applications. These factors increase the efficacy of control agents, thereby reducing the need for pesticides and increasing crop health and yield. For more

Beneficial microorganisms

non-target organisms. Reduced pesticide dependency Incorporating beneficial microorganisms into pest management strategies reduces the need for chemical

Pomegranate bacterial blight

- 30 0 C, over-use of nitrogen fertilizer, micronutrient deficiency and reduced plant health leads to swift development of bacterial blight. Symptoms D