Beneficial microorganisms

produces more spores, which can be released into the environment to infect other pests. Advantages of microorganisms in agriculture No harmful residue Unlike [...] occur in environments such as soil, water, and air. These microorganisms are harnessed for pest control through applications like biopesticides, where they [...] biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful pests

Koppert Foundation

nature in integrated crop management supporting local Koppert employees with their personal social responsibility projects Application You can find more [...] their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture and agriculture and improvement of the health [...] more information in English and Dutch on www.koppertfoundation.org . Do you need help with explanation and/or application? Please contact your local Koppert

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

total world consumption. In the last 10 years, exports of this fruit have had an average annual increase of 1.8% in volume and 11.4% in economic value, with [...] 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 [...] whitefly , red spider mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product"

Predatory mites

are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various agricultural and horticultural settings. These [...] predatory mites can lead to a reduction in the use of chemical pesticides, thereby lowering the ecological footprint of horticultural and agricultural operations [...] use of chemical pesticides. Easy to use and integrate: Predatory mites can be used in combination with other beneficials, forming the foundation of many IPM

Biological Pest Control

viruses, or fungi, can be used to target specific pest species while leaving non-target organisms unharmed. Unlike chemical pesticides, which can have detrimental [...] infestations in a greenhouse. Augmentative biological control can provide rapid results and is particularly useful when natural enemies are insufficient in the [...] harmful chemicals. In biological pest control, beneficial organisms like parasitic wasps and predatory mites are introduced into agricultural crops to prey

Integrated Pest Management

and new information. Integrated Pest Management in agriculture Integrated Pest Management in agriculture is crucial for sustainable farming. It reduces [...] and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be an effective way to control [...] traps can make mass trapping more effective. Crop rotation and soil health In agriculture, crop rotation disrupts the life cycle of pests and can reduce

Plant Disease Management

Plant diseases pose a significant threat to global food production. They can result in yield losses, increased production costs, and environmental damage. As [...] and environmentally responsible agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent role in our food production systems. [...] by various pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses, can wreak havoc on agricultural crops and ornamental plants. For successful biological disease

Trichoderma harzianum

available in 2 different formulations: Wettable granules ( Trianum-P ): can be sprayed or added to an irrigation system Micro granules ( Trianum-G ): can be mixed [...] management in agriculture and horticulture. Advantages of Trichoderma harzianum The usage of Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in sustainable agriculture and integrated [...] hairs, so that water and nutrients can be absorbed better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop resulting in better yield and quality. Induced

Amblydromalus limonicus

They can also feed on pollen and take fluids from leaves, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the [...] white in colour) are a much better prey than older whitefly eggs (more than 24 hours old, brown in colour). At 25°C under optimal conditions, an adult female [...] introduction Can also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug The dosage of Limonica depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to

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 [...] as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for [...] quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market and the production costs. For