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

it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop protection products, he also sees opportunities for

trial results wireworm control

feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within

May beetle

species from the Melolonthinae subfamily. Although this subfamily contains a number of species which cause damage to crops, the most representative genus is

Horse-chestnut leaf miner

July on, when the second and third generations develop. Trees with a low number of attacked leaves are not greatly affected, but when the entire surface

Flies

little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae (mainly Lyprauta sp.) can cause

Pollination checklist outdoor

the hives evenly throughout the plot for maximum results. The recommended number of hives is dependent on the crop and the presence of other pollinating

Macrocheles robustulus

pupae, nematodes and other soil living pests, which can be found in high numbers in greenhouses in soil which has been enriched with compost. As natural

Western flower thrips

sometimes found in cucumber crops. In many ornamental crops, even very low numbers of thrips can cause damage by transmitting viruses, or by reducing aesthetic

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

not only results in quality fruit with longer shelf life, but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business

Aphidius ervi

where aphids are prevalent, Aphidius ervi can significantly suppress their numbers, making it a valuable agent for integrated pest management . Adult wasps