Lyprauta

yellow and embedded in a dense web. Adult flies are long and slender and have a dark brown head with short antennae. The thorax is brownish-yellow and the [...] numerous droplets of oxalic-acid containing saliva that they use for catching and killing prey and for shelter. [...] number of flower stems and a longer vegetative stage. The root damage can also form entry points for pathogens. Life cycle and appearance of Lyprauta The

Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major benefit of Entonem is that nematodes kill fewer other caterpillars , which means [...] have been generally positive. ‘The trees that we have treated have been 90% cleared. What is interesting is that avenues running east to west are typically [...] still have some nests. It is possible that there has been more drift during spraying in those places, which means that the nematodes are more easily blown

Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

distributor Mertens and decided that in spring we would start using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem . A major advantage is that the bycatch of other [...] area was so high that preventive management became necessary. ‘We think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is [...] link Van Rijswijk is confident that the use of nematodes helps to reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests as a curative

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

Brand and Koppert: a successful collaboration To reduce the burden of acaricides and other chemical pesticides, and consequently produce safer and better [...] years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission [...] producer company, to improve and care for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely safe for

Biological seed treatment

increases nutrient uptake; The enhanced root and shoot growth means that the early growth rate is optimized and that both the nutritional value of the crop as [...] treatment consists of active ingredients that can include microbes like fungi and bacteria, as well as plant extracts and algae extracts. Biological substances [...] seed treatment solutions is increasing. They ensure that farmers protect their potential yield and quality by minimizing crop loss. Koppert’s biological

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

high-end supermarkets and we want to offer a constant, safe and sustainable product. As the use of chemicals is under pressure and biological protection [...] the company has based its farming methods on criteria that respect the environment and people, and the quality of its product. The company built its first [...] to offer a consistent quality that is safe and sustainable all year round on our 14 hectares of high-tech greenhouses and other production sites,’ Zoboli

Anthurium

About The anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colours. However, the ‘flower’ is [...] anthuriums which are larger than the standard ones and their spathe has a more prolonged shape that comes in two or more colours. [...] spadix. Standard varieties of anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colours and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets, red is the most popular colour. Other

Broccoli

flowering head that is usually green. The head looks a bit like a tree and branches out from a single thick, edible stalk. Broccoli (both the head and the stalk) [...] the broccoli plant is categorized as part of the Italica cultivar group that belongs to the species Brassica oleracea. Broccoli looks a lot like cauliflower [...] stalk) can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable.seed

Long-tailed mealybug

growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore [...] Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit [...] auxiliary buds and prefers a warm, humid environment. Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract

Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

explains. ‘We constantly innovate and are working more and more sustainably, making use of drones and GPS-tracking maps that show where crop protection products [...] Maribelle, Gala, Red Prince and Golden delicious. Pears include Conference, Tessa and Migo. ‘Our oldest apple plot is 15 years old and the youngest is one year [...] more active than honeybees at lower temperatures, and we have found that a combination of honeybees and bumblebees is a big improvement.’ Alfred uses two