Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference [...] believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such solutions, but ignorance and a lack of alternative options still hinder acceptance." Close [...] with Koppert The use of biological crop protection presented challenges, but Koen embraced the change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products

Vine mealybug

mealybug. As the name indicates, this mealybug is mostly found on grapevines, but also on figs and pomegranates. Control Vine Mealybug How to get rid of vine [...] the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs

Garden chafer

edge. This damage is usually not a problem in vegetables and fruit crops but reduces the value of ornamental plants. Life cycle and appearance of Garden [...] soil at a depth up to 5 cm soon after mating. The eggs elongate at laying but in time become nearly spherical through water absorption. Chafer larvae (grubs)

Sciarid flies

clear venation. The fly has a small head equipped with sucking mouth parts, but they hardly feed at all during their short life. The males are usually smaller [...] parts. Pupation takes place in a small hole in the ground. Pupae are white, but later become yellow to brown. The posterior end of the pupa remains mobile

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

was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference [...] believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such solutions, but ignorance and a lack of alternative options still hinder acceptance."

Aphidius colemani

aphids do not die at once but usually continue to feed and secrete honeydew. Second and third instar aphids are preferred, but all stages can be parasitized [...] instar aphid nymphs and adult aphids will produce offspring for two more days, but if an aphid is parasitized in a younger stage there will be no reproduction

Loose smut of wheat

treatment of seeds. Contact fungicides are not effective Apply heat treatment, but viability and germination rate should be checked and compensated for Use resistant

Tomato moth

tomato moth (Lacanobia oleracea) is a particularly a pest in greenhouses but can also inflict damage on outdoor crops. It is a polyphagous species feeding [...] groups of 50 to 300, often arranged in layers. The eggs are greenish at first, but gradually change to a light yellow or almost white. There are six larval stages

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

recommendations to try to affect Macrolophus less. It is a delicate balance, but Capsanem means chemical treatment can be avoided, which is the objective of [...] for Nesidiocoris was eagerly awaited by producers in the South of France, but also, more recently in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse with

Pepper

pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials, but are typically grown as summer annuals. Pepper plants are propagated by seeding