BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, THE NETHERLANDS – Koppert Biological Systems has increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch
on the farm. Hendriks releases Montdorensis every week on half of his crop – the even rows one week, the odd rows the next. He hangs a sheet of insect netting
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Overview of Bean seed fly The bean seed fly, officially known as Delia platura , is a common pest that targets bean crops but can attack crucifers, cereals and tubers worldwide. Adult flies lay eggs n
What is Onion fly? The onion fly ( Delia antiqua ), also referred to as the onion maggot, is a frequent pest that harms allium plants, including leek, garlic, and onion crops. It is a small fly, measu
General The goat moth ( Cossus cossus ), is a pest of broad-leafed trees. It is most often found in birch, ash, willow and elm but can also attack fruit trees. It is widespread in Europe. Damage sympt
General The vine mealybug Planococcus ficus belongs to the family Pseudococcidae, and is also known by the names Mediterranean vine mealybug and Grapevine mealybug. As the name indicates, this mealybu
the entire plant. Together these microorganisms in the root zone – the rhizobiome – form a rich toolbox that can deliver many benefits as long as we treat [...] (see figure 2). A pH level between 6.0 - 6.5 is the best range for most crops. 4 Figure 2: A pH level between 6.0 - 6.5 is the best range for most crops [...] organisms depend for their growth on free amino acids and reduced sugars – monosaccharides – dissolved in the plant sap. Plants grown with restricted amount of
General The hemp russet mite ( Aculops cannabicola ) belongs to the family Eriophyidae (gall and rust mites). It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) on hemp/cannabis plants. Aculops cann
