• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  from March onwards, at a minimum density of 10/ha (1/1000 m²) Fill each trap with 200 ml of attractant (there is a helpful marker line inside the trap) Check [...] thought to be crucial to minimizing the impact of SWD on vulnerable crops. Continuous monitoring until November is recommended. Traps placed in wild areas (hedgerows [...] reduce numbers of over-wintered SWD in the environment and slow the build-up of the pest to damaging levels later in the year. Early detection of SWD also ensures

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  well-being of the ecosystem. There's still a lot of research to be done. 'At Koppert, we are aware of the enormous potential that the invisible world of bacteria [...] number of microbiological solutions for diseases such as Pythium, Fusarium and Rhizoctonia, and pests such as white fly. Trianum is a product based on the [...] their attention on their health. People were reminded of the role that food plays in their resistance to disease. Within days of the outbreak of COVID-19, buying

• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  November 28, 2018

  the European Commission which is reluctant to move forward. An example of this is the repeal of the resolution for low risk PPP. Despite all parties within [...] data requirements, means that the EU is not fully reaping the benefits of this rapidly growing, predominantly SME-based industry,’ he adds Following the Annual [...] process, with evidence-based procedures and tailored data requirements. In the White Paper sent to the EU, it proposes that risk-based evaluations should be

• Comprehensive Control Combination for Carrot Fly

  May 13, 2022

  stem base. After a few days, the eggs hatch into colourless larvae which feed on fibrous side roots of young plants, but can also feed externally on young [...] internally on young tap roots, but the majority of mining activity inside taproots is attributed to the creamy white third instar larvae. The adult fly is 6-8 [...] generation larvae, is pivotal in the management of this pest. In relation to the development stage of the pest, the Capirel treatment window is relatively short

• Oak processionary moth

  January 1, 1970

  months. From the 5th instar on, the larvae start building silken nests at the base of lower branches, on the trunks or at the base of the trunks, which may contain [...] viability of oak trees. However, this is usually less of a problem as the trees normally recover from this. More important is the health risk posed to both [...] processionea ), is a major pest of oak in many European countries. The common and scientific names of this moth refer to the behaviour of the larvae to form

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  January 1, 1970

  Sánchez Fresh, says: "One of the reasons why we are getting into biological control is because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules and [...] Don Sánchez Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases [...] Oscar Alvarez, orchard manager of Don Sanchez Fresh, it is important to be patient and develop knowledge about the behavior of beneficial insects and their

• Crop Protection

  January 1, 1970

  protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential [...] residues Biologicals leave little to no residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing [...] well-established understanding of biocontrol's benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers

• Foot rot of cereals

  January 1, 1970

  seedbed, direct drilling is preferred Control grass weeds Judicious use of nitrogen and lime is recommended. Harvest high risk crops as soon as possible [...] onwards. It results in dark-brown staining of the lower nodes. Long dark streaks may also appear at the stem base. On older plants, infection can produce a [...] the point of infection around the milky ripe stage (GS 75). Later infections may result in infection of the grain without obvious bleaching of the ears

• Apple scab

  January 1, 1970

  has been done on the influence of climatic conditions on release of ascospores and risk of infection, a decision support systems has been build. This system [...] and appearance of Apple scab Venturia inaequalis overwinters in the form of unripe fruiting bodies in infected fallen leaves or in lesions on twigs. These [...] free water is available. They infect the plant by direct penetration of the cuticula and then grow between the cuticula and the epidermis of the plant cells

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  January 1, 1970

  Trianum, levels of Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole [...] control on the farm. Hendriks releases Montdorensis every week on half of his crop – the even rows one week, the odd rows the next. He hangs a sheet of insect [...] lot of vigour and is suited to exposure levels above 180 micromol. But the variety has a slightly weaker root base than other varieties. ‘This is another