Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

‘With that information, and based on the nuisance that we experience, we’ll be able to decide whether to expand the use of nematodes in following seasons,’ [...] Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar . The [...] Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s nematode product Entonem in locations where we find a range of unusual butterflies and moths. As we only do this at an early

Oak processionary moth

adults emerge and fly between the end of July and mid September. The eggs (with up to 300 eggs per batch) are laid in contiguous rows along one to two year [...] processions. The moth is native to central and southern Europe but is now present in almost all European countries and also in parts of the Middle East. Damage [...] twigs and covered by hairs from the female. The first instar larvae overwinter within the eggs and hatch in mid- or late April. They are nocturnal and feed

Cabbage leafroller

caterpillars are much lighter and have dark lateral stripes. The caterpillars are relatively thin and measure up to 25 mm in length. They are slightly hairy [...] body. The antennae are thin and of medium length. The moths fly when it is dark. The yellow eggs are laid in batches of 10 to 90 pieces and covered with a [...] opening bud to the growing tip, while older caterpillars eat a hole in the shoot and hollow it out, causing the shoot or growing point to wilt and die. Life

Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety [...] nematodes are usually applied to the soil. This biological control method, offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture [...] host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Heter

Experience Centre

up to 15 visitors. In the case of bigger groups, the programme can be adapted in consultation. The Experience Centre may be visited by appointment only [...] Experience Centre and discover the world of sustainable cultivation If you are interested in sustainable cultivation, biological crop protection , and natural [...] cultivation. Follow our R&D and production process and discover the importance of miniscule organisms such as predatory mites and beneficial fungi for int

Cabbage moth

middle. Head and thorax are grey-brown with white spots, and the abdomen is a pale, greyish brown. The moth flies only at dawn and dusk, hiding in the crop [...] feed mainly on the youngest leaves, producing skeletonized leaves, holes and frass on leaves. The caterpillars destroy large numbers of leaves and their frass [...] grey-brown to black forewings, with a kidney-shaped white-rimmed marking in the middle. The hindwings are light brown with a rather inconspicuous spot in the

Black bean aphid

sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black moulds grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops [...] complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis [...] presence in the crop. The black bean aphid is dark olive green to black with black bands across the back. The two cornicles (or siphunculi) are short and usually

Drososan

needs to be used in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant. The spotted wing drosophila are attracted to the trap by the liquid attractant. Once in the trap [...] adult flights and fruit development in surrounding trees and shrubs. Traps will be less effective once fruit starts to ripen. Combined use Use in combination [...] available) and in the crop. If the crop is low, make sure the traps hang at least one metre above the ground. In taller crops, the traps can be placed in the

Glasshouse potato aphid

adults and a great variety in colour. When reproduction is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant [...] eggs are laid) and holocyclic (winter eggs are produced) lifecycles. There is no alternation of hosts, and the two types of life cycles occur on the same [...] above with lumpy leaves and curled leaf margins. The immediate effects of piercing by the aphids are visible in lower leaves in the form of yellow patches

Veni Calcium

good crop coverage Vidi Terrum and Vidi Fortum can be added to improve Veni Calcium uptake (adjuvants need to be registered in the UK) Dosage The dosage of [...] of Veni Calcium depends on crop and climate and should always be adjusted to the particular situation Apply Veni Calcium in critical growth stages when [...] calcium quickly where it is needed. The calcium in the product can easily be taken up by the plant. Pack size 5 and 20 litre containers. Presentation Light brown