• Attracker

  exposure to insecticide sprays resulting in better control. Crops All crops. Mode of action Attracker is a solution of several sugars which lures thrips from [...] to increased control. Pack size 5 and 10 litre container. Formulation Soluble concentrate (SL). Content Mixture of equal concentrations of sucrose, dextrose [...] Before using Attracker in combination with plant protection products in crops that might be sensitive to phytotoxicity, test in a small area before proceding

• New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Requires More Aggressive Beneficial Insects

  September 1, 2023

  with Myzus persicae in the season of 2021. Biological control agents and pesticide applications with Flonicamid were no longer controlling the aphids as they [...] dedicating focused research to the biology of the pest and diagnosing the prevalence of this new strain found in the field. Newly Resistant Myzus Strain Affecting [...] with a number of new pesticides for corrective control, but the interaction with biocontrol measures is mostly unknown. The compatibility of these pesticides

• Beneficial microorganisms

  a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful pests. Beneficial microorganisms for pest control include fungi [...] viruses that naturally occur in environments such as soil, water and air. These microorganisms are harnessed for pest control through applications like [...] cuticle, and colonise the insect's body. Internal damage: Once inside the insect, the fungus proliferates, causing internal damage. This can lead to the insect's

• Ahold Delhaize: ‘We can't sell anything without substantiated information’

  November 26, 2018

  Mol believes that the potato, vegetable, and fruit sector is ahead of the ornamentals sector in terms of sustainability. But this lead comes as no surprise [...] Reactive attitude His colleague, Nienke Weidema, is in charge of ensuring the quality and sustainability of potatoes, vegetables, fruit and flowers and plants [...] they use and what their policies are in terms of energy management, water management, and social responsibility.’ In addition, Weidema believes that Dutch

• Blueberry

  Integrated pest management in blueberry Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a vital role in blueberry crop protection , addressing the numerous pests [...] cultural practices, biological control and chemical control, as needed. By using non-chemical methods and reducing the use of pesticides, growers can limit [...] organisms can be used for the control of aphids , fruit flies , mealybugs and scales , spider mites , thrips , beetles and whitefly in blueberry crops. These

• Crop Protection

  microorganisms , growers can control pests and diseases, minimize pest resistance, and strengthen plant resilience. The key advantages of crop protection are: [...] Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth [...] maintain healthy crops. Learn more Plant disease management In addition to insect control, biological plant disease management solutions target harmful

• Aphidius matricariae

  recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural settings [...] their predatory impact in areas with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae plays a crucial role in controlling aphid infestations and [...] interventions in agriculture. Adult wasps do not engage in feeding on aphids, but primarily subsist on nectar and water. Life cycle and appearance of Aphidius

• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  November 26, 2018

  californicus . Growers of various crops warmly welcomed Spical Ulti-Mite , providing a more robust control of spider mite in vegetable, fruit and ornamental [...] more predatory mites in their crops, leading to even better control of spider mites ,’ explains product manager Tim Bossinga. But it is essential not to [...] important role in crops and countries that still have little experience with biological crop protection . ‘As it increases the robustness of the system

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in consultation with distributor Mertens and decided that in spring [...] manageable for now. In the longer term, improving biodiversity will have an important role to play – breaching the monocultures of the oak and stimulating [...] stimulating the natural enemies of the oak processionary caterpillar. As already stated, the use of nematodes is an important part of this. Entonem is without

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  This has allowed them to grow and strengthen their competitiveness in international markets. Thanks to the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers [...] well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis Rodríguez Aviña, Rancho Los Pinos boasts over 70 years of agricultural expertise. [...] biological control for thrips and other pests. "I recommended Koppert for their efficient logistics in delivering essential materials: biological control products