• Parasitic wasps

  wasp laying its eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host [...] damage caused by pests, ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide a natural and environmentally [...] growing environments can promote biodiversity, as the use of harmful chemicals decreases. This, in turn, creates a more balanced ecosystem in the crop, which

• Integrated Pest Management

  Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies [...] solution and a porous structure of soil or substrate that allows gas exchange between the root zone and the air above. Least toxic chemicals When the non-chemical [...] pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological

• Chrysopa-E

  repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] with other aphid biocontrol agents. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 [...] be applied with Natutec Airobreez, Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug only when mixed with (other products) with carrier material Dosage The dosage of Chrysopa-E

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  Additionally, as a macroorganism, there's no waiting period. These are major assets on our farm, which has been practising IPM for as long as it has existed [...] year when the pressure is really high, with Nesidiocoris showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug [...] bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly to tomatoes, and seriously disrupts biological equilibrium

• Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

  stands for Natural Growing and is a system approach that enables you to cultivate your crop in a more natural manner. As a result, the input of chemical [...] underground. A stronger crop will, after all, be more resistant to diseases and pests above ground as well. Looking Ahead Today, Equinox Farm stands as a great [...] The farm needed: • A way to rejuvenate aging crops • A solution to restore soil balance (biological, physical, and chemical aspects) • A program backed by

• Trianum-G

  Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation Timing Apply as early as possible [...] product as a broadcast application. Cover applied product with soil or otherwise incorporate it into the soil. In case of mechanical application with a granule [...] can be taken up better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop and better yields. This effect is stronger when the plant is under stress and/or cultivated

• Impatiens thrips

  mostly been able to spread as a consequence of the trade in foliage plants. Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition [...] presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Echinothrips [...] americanus is often found low in the crop. In sweet pepper the damage can be seen as discolouration of older leaves at the bottom of the plant.

• Plant Disease Management

  diseases pose a significant threat to global food production. They can result in yield losses, increased production costs, and environmental damage. As we face [...] to play a more prominent role in our food production systems. Understanding plant diseases Plant diseases, caused by various pathogens such as fungi, bacteria [...] monitoring of your plants is vital. Keep a close eye on their health and appearance. Look for any unusual signs, such as yellowing leaves, wilting, unusual growth

• Predatory insects

  capable of consuming a significant number of aphids in a short period. Aphidalia, featuring the ladybug species Adalia bipunctata , is a good solution aphid [...] and feed on various harmful pests, helping to maintain a balanced ecosystem. Predatory bugs play a vital role in controlling whitefly , thrips , caterpillars [...] Gall midges play a beneficial role in natural pest control, particularly in controlling aphids and spider mites . Gall midges have a unique and interesting

• Onion thrips

  are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in colour, with a large head and bright red eyes. The colour [...] presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Onion thrips [...] infested. In some countries, the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) has been identified as an important vector of tomato spotted wilt virus.