Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

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Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

pathogens. Koppert have marketed Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in the UK for over a decade, under the brand name Trianum. Two product formulations are available [...] available, one is a granular product which is incorporated into the growing medium, and the second is a powdered formulation which is applied to ornamental plants [...] of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost at a rate of 0.75 kg/m 3 Trichoderma harzianum T-22 is the most researched Trichoderma-based disease

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

products. After all, chemicals put so much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite [...] complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] 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 the business

The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs [...] yield healthier, higher-quality fruits while minimizing environmental impact. The future of sustainable agriculture Balbino's journey reflects a broader shift

Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company has benefited from this advanced application device [...] across the greenhouse is exceptional, ensuring optimal distribution of the biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double duct system, the Airobreez [...] convenience, the Airobreez enhances biocontrol effectiveness by evenly distributing natural enemies across the crops, reducing time spent on pest management

Black bean aphid

from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] caused through the transmission of plant viruses. Infestations start usually at the younger parts of the plant but can spread all over the plant. Nymphs [...] sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black moulds grow on this honeydew, con

How to protect bumblebees from heat

Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading Providing effective shading to the top and [...] temperatures The effects of the environmental temperature and sun radiation on the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the hive [...] 28°C inside the hive in any environmental conditions. Above 28°C the pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused on cooling the hive. Above

Yellow rose aphid

extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves. Retarded [...] sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black sooty moulds grow on this honeydew, [...] ng fruit and ornamental crops. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. The yellow rose aphid is also a vector

Tobacco aphid

brown spot on the abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body. The antennae are 0.7-1.0 times the body length, reaching to the siphunculi [...] from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] of dispersing through the crop by walking. The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid