Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

ants, as well as root diseases that cause a reduction in the yield of avocado trees and economic losses due to fruit damage. For this reason, integrated [...] nematodes and entomopathogenic fungi, among others, in order to ensure sustainable production that allows them to continue accessing export markets where entry [...] lot of dedication to obtain the favorable results that biological pest control gives. More open doors thanks to biological control In several countries

Cerall, a powerful seed treatment solution against seed-borne diseases in cereal crops

treatment to protect against seed-borne diseases What is Cerall Cerall protects summer wheat, winter wheat, rye, spelt and triticale seeds. The product is a seed [...] stresses, resulting in improved crop yields Easy and safe to use Can be applied with existing seed-treatment equipment Effective in a wide range of conditions [...] rapidly start to multiply. This ensures that the seeds and first developing roots are quickly colonized. Subsequently, the bacteria will start to compete with

Chafers

can lead to yellowing and wilting of plants. Damage can be severe on young plants and especially in grassland and turf. There, secondary damage is often caused [...] majalis is somewhat smaller; about 13-15 mm long and reddish-brown in colour. The adult beetles fly in the evening, generally in June and July and land [...] live in the soil and feed on the roots of many plants. They are a serious pest that can cause substantial damage. The adults are not harmful. Damage symptoms

Flies

Flies What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation. Species that can cause damage or nuisance [...] shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they [...] can cause damage in potted orchids. The Spotted Wing Drosophila has recently invaded Europe and the Americas where it is causing serious damage to many soft

Large raspberry aphid

aphids usually appear in June and July and migrate to new canes or host plants where they produce wingless aphids again. In October to December winged aphids [...] raspberry aphids rarely reach populations that are high enough to reduce yield by direct feeding damage. The major problem is the spreading of various raspberry [...] aphid, Amphorophora idaei, is the most important aphid species found on raspberries in Europe. It only feeds on raspberry. Damage symptoms Large raspberry

Horse-chestnut leaf miner

larvae mine in horse chestnut leaves go to four (occasionally five instars) and their size varies form 0.5 mm in the firsts instar up to 3.5 mm in the fourth [...] fourth instar. The pupa is brown and is 2.9-4.5 mm long. The horse-chestnut leaf miner overwinters in the pupal stage in a cocoon in dead leaves. The emergence [...] where it spread to most of Europe. Since then, in all invaded regions, outbreaks have continued unabated, causing aesthetic damage to horse-chestnut, one

Bugs

Pentatomidae are found as pests in agricultural crops. Find solutions for bugs in your crop Bug damage Phytophagous bugs damage plants by puncturing leaves [...] resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed [...] Hemiptera Bugs What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and beneficial

Onion fly

and fusarium wilt What is Onion fly? The onion fly ( Delia antiqua ), also referred to as the onion maggot, is a frequent pest that harms allium plants [...] effective strategy to manage onion fly ( Delia antiqua ) infestations. Steinernema feltiae is a beneficial nematode species that is effective natural enemy [...] young leaves, necks of onion seedlings or in the soil close to the base of onion plants. The onion fly larvae that emerge from the eggs tunnel into the onion

Maize

Maize or corn ( Zea mays subsp. mays ), is a large grain plant that divided in six main types: flint corn, dent corn, popcorn, pod corn, sweet corn and flour [...] flour corn. Already about 10,000 years ago, maize was domesticated by the indigenous communities in Mexico and it still plays a main role in the preparation [...] are often incorrectly referred to as seeds. Maize kernels often serve as starch in cooking practices. Nowadays, maize is extensively cultivated all over

Caterpillars

species cause damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest [...] The caterpillars mostly pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae [...] name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are