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

  the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon [...] is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods can no longer be applied. "10 [...] abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  produce males. Prior to oviposition, the female parasitic wasp examines the host with its antennae for several seconds, then turns its caudal end towards [...] Citripar depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon [...] vladimiri lays its eggs inside the body of the mealybug. Upon hatching, the larvae feed on the internal tissues of the mealybug, gradually consuming it from within

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] aphid, she will examine it briefly with the tips of the antennae. She turns herself around, curls up the wing tips, and will try to pierce the aphid in the [...] on which the aphid’s antennae and cornicles can still be recognized. The Aphelinus mummy may be distinguished from the mummies of Aphidius species by their

• Aphidend

  temperatures. As gall-midges are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal conditions for oviposition. Apply [...] 70%) to get the best results. Combined use High densities of generalist predatory mites , especially Amblyseius swirskii , can be detrimental to Aphidend [...] Aphidend depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon [...] is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods can no longer be applied. "10 [...] abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop

• Horiver Rollertrap

  with staples or clips. It may be necessary to secure the Rollertrap mid run to provide additional support. It is recommended to replace the Rollertrap [...] cm above the crop, except for the 30 cm width which needs to be placed 40 cm above the crop To assist with placement, insert a rod or other expedient through [...] with dry conditions Rollertrap should be hung above the crop when the crop is still low Attach the Rollertrap to crop wires, greenhouse poles, or other

• Apricot

  cultivars are larger) and its colour varies from yellow to orange, and is often a bit reddish on the side that caught the sun. Its skin can be either smooth (b [...] fruit. There are various species that belong to the genus Prunus (stone fruit). A regular apricot tree pertains to the species P. armeniaca. However, the species

• Aphytis melinus

  belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This tiny wasp is widely recognized for its role in the biological control of various scale insect pests.Native to Southeast [...] Southeast Asia, Aphytis melinus has been introduced to many parts of the world to aid in integrated pest management (IPM) programs. Aphytis melinus is used [...] Release the same day the product is received, in case of adverse weather it can be stored for 24-48 hours at 18ºC and in darkness. Best conditions for Aphytis

• Aphidius colemani

  causing aphids to drop from the leaf and fall to the ground. Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new [...] from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the [...] spins a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle, causing it to swell. The cuticle turns from a hard, leathery brown to a golden yellow casing, known as a mummy. Parasitized

• Diamond back moth

  suggested to have its origin in Europe, South Africa or East Asia, but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered to be the most [...] General The diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) belongs to the family of Plutellidae . It only attacks Brassicaceae species, including cruciferous weeds [...] universally distributed lepidopteran species. It is highly migratory and wind-borne adults can travel long distances to invade crops in other regions. Damage symptoms