Chrysopa

before use Apply on infested leaves For hotspot treatments, apply Chrysopa directly in the heavily affected areas The product can be applied on the rock wool [...] Chrysopa depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pests are [...] are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-20 per m 2 /release. Releases should be made in infested areas only and repeated at weekly

Cottony soft rot

sclerotiorum ) overwinters as sclerotia and mycelium in dead and living plant material in or on the ground. Sclerotia germinate at temperatures between [...] mycelium grows on the lesions, giving this disease its name cottony soft rot. In the mycelium, big, dark sclerotia are formed. They can easily be seen [...] rat droppings. The symptoms may occur on stems but also on leaves, fruits and pods. Root infection often leads to premature wilting and death of plants

Mirical

material on clean, dry rock wool slabs, in Diboxes or on leaves. Make sure the material is not disturbed for at least a few hours Introduce in clusters [...] source, as the predatory bug population needs time to establish and develop. Mirical can also survive on plant sap, however absence of prey slows down the [...] thinly (maximum 1 cm thick) to enable the predatory bugs to get out of the carrier material Dosage The dosage of Mirical depends on climate, crop and expected

Natupol Fly

20-25°C untill the first flies start to hatch. Pupae can then be released in the crop Dosage Adjust the quantity in relation to the number of flowers per m². [...] Application Put the required amount of pupae in a cup Place the cup in the crop on the soil. Do not scatter the pupae in the crop Protect the pupae from direct [...] per week. It is important to start introducing the first pupae the week prior to blossom since pupae need a couple of days to hatch. Please check the table

Mirical-N

material directly in the hotspots on leaves or in Diboxes Spread material thinly (maximum 1 cm thick) to enable the predatory bugs to get out of the carrier [...] Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ). Crops Especially tomato (can cause damage to other plants). Mode of action Nymphs and adult predatory bugs actively [...] application Dosage The dosage of Mirical-N depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Use for control

Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

yet to find out how much of the effect can be attributed to Mycotal.’ Greater peace of mind Nevertheless, Sam is adamant that Mycotal has helped to combat [...] segment is plant protection in particular a crucial factor. ‘We obviously want our cultivation to be as organic as possible. It has to be, as there’s only one [...] very little leeway in terms of spraying frequency. We therefore need to leverage the full potential of biological plant protection.’ To combat greenhouse

Large blackberry aphid

aphids overwinter as eggs on blackberry plants. After emerging in spring, the aphids mainly feed on the underside of leaves and start to reproduce parthenog [...] 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 [...] large blackberry aphid is widely distributed in Europe and also established in New Zealand. It only feeds on cultivated and wild blackberries. Damage symptoms

Wireless Beehome

of the Natupol hives can be opened and closed automatically on set times. When assimilation lights dominate the natural (UV) light in the greenhouse during [...] negative effect on pollination . Mode of action Each Wireless Beehome receiver can open or close the hive entrance of a Natupol hive on set times. One central [...] central transmitter can manage several receivers in the greenhouse and a distance of around 100/150 metres depending placement and greenhouse construction

Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

Wolterinck BV in Beltrum, the Netherlands, is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies [...] Entonem on the oak processionary caterpillar . ‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is our preferred method over products based on Bacillus [...] Bacillus thuringiensis , which can only be used on trees with leaves. Nematodes are a better solution for urban areas.’ Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when

Biological Pest Control

viruses, or fungi, can be used to target specific pest species while leaving non-target organisms unharmed. Unlike chemical pesticides, which can have detrimental [...] n biological control focuses on enhancing the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between pests [...] augmentative control focuses on short-term, targeted interventions. This method is often used in agricultural settings to address immediate pest problems