• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  In the crop production process, harvest is where the results of agronomic management can be seen. Good management not only results in quality fruit with longer shelf life, but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that has developed great

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  Located in the municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties 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 ecosystems and offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated pest management system supported by

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  In Dronten lies Koen's farm, where traditional and organic agriculture come together. In an interview, Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  Biological pest control minimizes the use of harmful chemicals and promotes sustainable agricultural 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, which has managed to control the pests 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 distribution

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  With good piece production rates, high product quality, and excellent varieties, Amazone Plants are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend for us.’ Amazone Plants was established in 2010. During the initial few years, the anthurium company owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  Embracing change Lukas Locher, a fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to organic farming and biological crop protection . This transition required Lukas to question traditional approaches, learn new techniques, and conduct numerous tests, highlighting the dynamic nature of embracing change in the agricultural landscape. As Lukas steers his hop farm towards organic production

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  The predatory mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus is also known under the scientific name Hypoaspis miles . It is a soil-dwelling predatory mite occurring naturally in several parts of the world. This predatory mite controls larvae of sciarid flies (fungus gnats), thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is by far the most important natural enemy of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses, but also in outdoor crops such as strawberries. This predatory mite was the first biological control agent used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product in 1967. It is a specialist predator of spider mites and can control spider mite

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris (also called Amblyseius cucumeris ) is widely used for the biological control of thrips in greenhouse crops. These predatory mites feed mostly on first instar thrips larvae. Neoseiulus cucumeris is a valuable solution in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, where it acts as a natural enemy to help control thrips populations. Neoseiulus cucumeris for pest control Neoseiulus cucumeris is used for the control

• Neoseiulus californicus

  The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus (previously Amblyseius californicus) is commonly used for biological pest control of spider mites . Although Neoseiulus californicus prefers spider mites it can also feed on other food sources such as other mites, thrips or pollen. This predatory mite is more tolerant of higher temperatures, lower humidities and pesticides than Phytoseiulus persimilis . It can survive longer than Phytoseiulus persimilis when