• Sciarid flies

  and other young growing plant material. Damage symptoms The larvae of sciarid flies feed mainly on organic remains and the fungi that grow on them, although [...] They are laid on the ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length and 0.5 to 1.5 mm in diameter. They are legless and

• Green peach aphid

  making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering [...] saliva can induce strong “allergic” reactions such as malformations of the growing tips. Life cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex [...] born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction is sexual, the aphids lay eggs that overwinter

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological [...] to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional

• Angular leaf spot

  exudate changes to a white film when it dries. Lesions may merge as they grow and later also become visible on the upper side of the leaf as irregular [...] spring if it rains or when sprinkler irrigation is used. Healthy, well growing plants are more susceptible than diseased or stressed plants. How to prevent

• Aphids

  target aphid populations and provide ongoing crop protection throughout the growing season. With Koppert’s biological solutions for aphids, professional growers [...] are born as developed nymphs and begin to feed instantly on plant sap. They grow rapidly and moult four times before becoming adult, with the conspicuous [...] the plant. Stunted growth: Heavy infestations of aphids can cause plants to grow more slowly or become stunted. This is because the insects are drawing nutrients

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  future, that's quite a challenge. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal of experience! Growing in a sustainable manner with respect [...] move forward to develop the very best biological solutions that help you grow a resilient crop, now and in the future. Our product portfolio and holistic

• Bugs

  crops. Bug damage Phytophagous bugs damage plants by puncturing leaves and growing points with their piercing-sucking mouthparts and extracting nutrients from [...] deformations and puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed growth as a result of

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers in different growing environments. Natutec enables growers to: Use biological control products [...] needs of your operations, particularly the surface area and layout of your growing environment. Select the system that best suits your operations and maximize

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological [...] to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional [...] strengthened his view on organic farming. It also gives him the opportunity to grow alongside Koppert in the development and application of biological crop

• Verticillium wilt

  directly or through wounds caused by for example nematodes. The fungus then grows into the vessels of the plant and produces spores that are transported upwards [...] least 65 o C for a minimum of 30 minutes Use clean seed, tubers or cuttings Grow less susceptible cultivars Prevent damage to the roots by controlling the