• Blackcurrant aphid

  leaves of currant plants. It does not induce a gall on blackcurrant. In June, it migrates to hemp nettle and other Lamiaceae where it curls and rolls the young [...] produce large amounts of sticky honeydew on which black sooty mould fungi grow. Leaves and fruit quickly turn black and fruit can become unmarketable. Life

• Caterpillars

  found in groups, spreading out over the plant as they grow larger. As their size increases, so too does the damage they inflict: leaves are often skeletonized [...] and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where the epidermis of the upper leaf surface remains undamaged. Young caterpillars [...] skeletonized, with only the mid-rib left intact. Flowers, fruits and growing tips can also be eaten by larger caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore

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

  organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological [...] In Dronten lies Koen's farm, where traditional and organic agriculture come together. Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the future [...] future of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together.

• Buckthorn-potato aphid

  has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of other crops [...] other hosts, which can cause growth retardation. Buckthorn- potato aphid does not cause plant deformation. The major problem in potatoes is the transmission [...] males and females are produced, which return to the primary host buckthorn where they lay eggs for overwintering.

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  pear orchards. Situated in the Betuwe fruit growing region of the Netherlands, the 80-hectare orchard grows apples on 45 hectares and pears on 35 hectares [...] and more sustainably, making use of drones and GPS-tracking maps that show where crop protection products or fertilizers should be applied. This means we [...] we use fewer chemical agents and work with biological solutions where possible.’ Using biological solutions ‘Pesticides are bad for beneficial insects and

• Akanthomyces muscarius

  natural openings or by direct contact. Once inside the pest, the fungus grows and proliferates, ultimately leading to the death of the insect host. This [...] making it a powerful weapon in an integrated IPM program. Learn more How does Lecanicillium muscarium work? Lecanicillium muscarium controls a variety [...] Once inside, Lecanicillium muscarium colonizes the pest's body cavities, where it proliferates and feeds on their internal tissues. This invasion weakens

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological [...] In Dronten lies Koen's farm, where traditional and organic agriculture come together. In an interview, Koen shares his personal experiences and insights [...] insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting

• Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

  wounds. It cannot infect healthy green leaves, but can grow in senescent leaves and from there grow through the petiole to the main stem through the xylem [...] carotovora subsp. carotovora or Pectobacterium carovora is very common, but does not often reach epidemic population densities. It can survive as epiphytic [...] the gut of insects, possibly spreading from decaying vegetation to the growing crop that way. Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora or Pectobacterium carovora

• Mycotal FAQ

  check the label before usage. How does it work How does Mycotal work? After spraying Mycotal, the spores germinate and grow into hyphae that penetrate the [...] humidity, the fungus then grows through the insect cuticle and produces spores on the outside of the cadaver, which may Mycotal: how does it work? spread the [...] pests. How long is Mycotal effective? Mycotal spores starts to germinate and grow immediately after application. At high humidity levels, spores can be formed

• Flies

  and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect crop hygiene. Their larvae can damage roots and growing media, while adults [...] reliable pest management, protect crop hygiene and maintain sustainable growing conditions. Solutions for fly control Learn more about What are flies? There [...] The Spotted Wing Drosophila has recently invaded Europe and the Americas where it is causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can