• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  January 8, 2025

  "The device is lightweight, easy to handle, and quick to refill, making biocontrol applications both fast and effective," Tim continues. "Its coverage across [...] across the greenhouse is exceptional, ensuring optimal distribution of the biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double duct system, the Airobreez [...] breeding and propagating young ornamental plants, with Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  January 1, 1970

  traditional farming practices. For him, it is clear that chemical-free farming is an inevitable trend, and he is determined to prepare for this new phase [...] examining effectiveness when it comes to applying crop protection . He emphasizes that the correct application of methods is essential for achieving optimal [...] the close collaboration with Koppert, which is crucial especially when you start using bio-control solutions. It has helped him deploy organic methods efficiently

• Tomato looper

  January 1, 1970

  family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa. The larva is highly polyphagous and [...] countries and is now one of the most frequently found pest species in greenhouses. Damage symptoms The tomato looper (Chrysodeixis chalcites) is primarily [...] each other. The hindwings are brown. The body is brown and hairy and, when at rest, the hairy dorsal plume is characteristically distinct. The antennae are

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  January 1, 1970

  numbers, it can contribute substantially to the control of these pests. Although plant sap is necessary for Macrolophus pygmaeus to develop well, it is insufficient [...] whiteflies, it also eats aphids , spider mites , moth eggs and small caterpillars , as well as the larvae of leaf miners . When the bug is present in a [...] markings: the first antennal segment is black, and a black stripe runs behind the eyes. The first part of the forewings is a transparent, soft green with a

• Greenhouse crop pollination

  January 1, 1970

  Greenhouse pollination is vital because it ensures the efficient fertilization of plants within a controlled environment, leading to increased crop yields [...] optimize crop production. Our flagship product, Natupol , is a game-changer in horticultural pollination. It harnesses the power of bumblebees, nature's most efficient [...] in-depth knowledge of pollinators and their behavior. Our team of experts is dedicated to creating sustainable pollination systems that mimic and enhance

• Black currant

  January 1, 1970

  About The black currant ( Ribes nigrum ) is a woody shrub and the plant is well known for its savory berries. It belongs to the family of Grossulariaceae

• Chrysoperla carnea

  January 1, 1970

  carnea Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F) [...] groups when the population density is particularly high. The development of the pupa is visible externally. The outer cocoon is 8 mm long and 4 mm thick. The [...] known as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural predator of various pest insects. It belongs to the family Chrysopidae

• Potato

  January 1, 1970

  The word ‘potato’ ( S olanum tuberosum ) is used to refer to the plant itself or its edible tuber. The plant is an herbaceous perennial and came to Europe [...] this starchy, tuberous crop is an integral part of the world’s food supply and many people’s diet. In terms of volume, potato is the fourth-largest food crop [...] world, after maize, wheat and rice. Potato plants grow up to some 60 cm tall. Its leaves die after flowering, fruiting and the development of the potatoes.

• Angular leaf spot

  January 1, 1970

  veins. The distinctive feature is the way the lesions look when using different light sources: when reflected light is used, the lesions look dark green [...] of water. These conditions occur mostly in the spring if it rains or when sprinkler irrigation is used. Healthy, well growing plants are more susceptible [...] General Xanthomonas fragariae is a leaf spot disease found in strawberry. Damage symptoms Xanthomonas fragariae initially causes small, water-soaked lesions

• Blackcurrant aphid

  January 1, 1970

  aphid, Cryptomyzus galeopsidis , attacks black currant and also red current. It is widespread throughout Europe and also present in the Russian Far East and [...] the siphunculi is slightly swollen. In spring, the blackcurrant aphid lives on the underside of the young leaves of currant plants. It does not induce [...] induce a gall on blackcurrant. In June, it migrates to hemp nettle and other Lamiaceae where it curls and rolls the young leaves. Some populations do not migrate