• Bumblebee pollination

  biodiversity and the overall health of ecosystems Why are bumblebees good pollinators? Bumblebees are very effective and efficient pollinators as they visit [...] What is bumblebee pollination? Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators [...] more pollen to the stigma than other pollinators. Benefits of bumblebees are: Bumblebees switch between trees and rows while pollinating. This benefits

• Consumers

  attack their prey. Natural pollination What is natural pollination ? Vegetables such as tomatoes and sweet peppers are often propagated in greenhouses. By [...] find the answer to your question in this list. Biological crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection [...] simple: natural enemies such as predatory mites , ladybugs, and parasitic wasps are released to combat harmful insects, in the same way as they do in the wild

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  trees that we have treated have been 90% cleared. What is interesting is that avenues running east to west are typically free of oak processionary caterpillar [...] Entonem is that nematodes kill fewer other caterpillars , which means they are less harmful to biodiversity. This is something that is high up on the political [...] more drift during spraying in those places, which means that the nematodes are more easily blown away. In some cases, we have to take curative action and

• Mycotal FAQ

  Mycotal Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6 Frequently Asked Questions What is Mycotal What is Mycotal? Mycotal is a natural insecticide. It contains a so called [...] effectively via Low Volume Misting Systems in greenhouses. How to use Mycotal What are the optimal conditions to apply Mycotal? • Mycotal is best applied at the [...] improve the product’s efficacy. Which pH values of the tank mix solutions are safe? Mycotal can be safely applied at tank mix pH levels between 4 and 10

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  require chemicals. It meant smarter solutions, based on the solutions that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of [...] there’s a wide variety of species - each with its own pest target. And there are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate and [...] all is the idea of balance. “ Health is about balance—within ourselves, in what we eat, and in how we treat our environment, ” he reflects. “ When we talk

• Collaboration With Valto Against Pepino Mosaic Virus

  August 9, 2024

  countries, multiple strains of Pepino mosaic virus are present. In Europe the EU an CH2 variant are widespread. V10 covers this broad range of Pepino mosaic [...] for substantial losses in tomato production around the world, with V10. What Is V10? V10 is composed of two mild variants of the Pepino mosaic virus (VX1 [...] mosaic virus variants due to its double protection This twofold protection is what distinguishes us from our competitors’. Since its introduction this natural

• Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

  April 7, 2021

  weeks, many growers are starting to see a percentage of plants ‘fall out’ due to Phytophthora and other root disorders. There are limited, if any, curative [...] has shown that we can work to manage the symptoms. What triggers the ‘fall out’? Root diseases are opportunists. In many cases, the latent population is [...] Plants that are already infected, but with symptoms not showing, will quickly collapse once the crop comes under pressure. When plants are going through

• Bugs

  e, residue-free production. Solutions for bug control Learn more about What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly [...] insects, containing both harmful and beneficial species. Heteropteran bugs are insects which have flattened bodies and fold their wings flat over their body [...] the dorsal midline. Some bugs produce a pungent odour. Heteropteran bugs are hemimetabolous insects. Their life cycle consists of an egg, usually five

• Experience Centre

  Experience Centre and discover the world of sustainable cultivation If you are interested in sustainable cultivation, biological crop protection , and natural [...] e. Take a look inside a bumblebee hive and see these tireless workers do what they do best. Did you know that the vision of bumblebees differs vastly to

• Beetles

  beetle control Learn more about What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account [...] variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds [...] possess a pair of membranous wings beneath the wing covers. Many species are very capable fliers but others cannot fly at all. Beetle damage Both larvae