• Pear brown spot

  released and spread by wind and rain. Moist conditions and moderate to warm temperatures promote infection of young leaves, shoots, blossoms, and developing [...] shoots, and fruit, reducing fruit quality, marketable yield, and orchard productivity. Infections are most severe during warm, humid conditions and can spread [...] infected twigs, and fruit mummies from the orchard floor in autumn and winter to eliminate overwintering sites. Consider shredding leaf litter and floor sanitation

• Pear aphid

  are most damaging during spring and early summer when young leaves and shoots are actively growing. Early detection and timely intervention are essential [...] damaging pest of pear orchards. Both nymphs and adults feed on developing foliage, causing leaves to curl and distort while reducing tree vigor. Heavy i [...] premature leaf fall, and compromise overall orchard productivity. Aphids also excrete honeydew, creating a sticky layer on leaves and fruit which promotes

• Plant Health

  adaptation and promote root and shoot growth, nutrient uptake, and photosynthesis efficiency. Humic and fulvic acids: enhancing plant development Humic and fulvic [...] nutrient uptake and stress tolerance Biostimulants, comprising substances and microorganisms, benefit nutrient uptake, nutrient-use efficiency, and tolerance [...] flavor, and resistance to pests and pathogens. Microorganisms: allies in plant health Microorganisms like Trichoderma, Bacillus, Mycorrhiza and Pseudomonas

• Apple

  prevent resistance buildup, and build a more sustainable and future-proof apple production system. Biological solutions Key pests and diseases Aphids in apple [...] damage on leaves and shoots Frass (larval excrement) around entry holes Reduced fruit quality and marketable yield Damaged branches and weakened trees from [...] Find solutions Mealybugs and scales in apple orchards Mealybugs and scale insects can weaken apple trees by feeding on plant sap and reducing tree vigor. Species

• Integrated Pest Management

  is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and control pests while [...] Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools to manage pests [...] pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing

• Crop Protection

  against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential in agriculture and horticulture for achieving [...] wasps , beneficial nematodes and beneficial microorganisms , growers can control pests and diseases, minimize pest resistance, and strengthen plant resilience [...] pollinators, and strengthens crop resilience. Advantages Pest and insect management Biological crop protection provides effective pest and insect management

• Green apple aphid

  aphid species in apple orchards. Both nymphs and adults feed on young leaves and shoots, reducing tree vigor and affecting shoot development. While moderate [...] growth, contaminate fruit with honeydew, and reduce overall orchard performance, particularly in young plantings and nurseries. Solutions Learn more Damage [...] symptoms, including: Curled and distorted young leaves Stunted or twisted shoot growth Sticky honeydew deposits on leaves and fruit Sooty mold development

• Apple rust mite

  scales and in bark crevices. Spring activity As apple buds develop in spring, overwintering females become active and move onto emerging leaves and flower [...] on the leaves and developing fruit of apple trees. Because of its small size, the pest is difficult to detect without magnification, and infestations may [...] damage appears. High populations can cause leaf bronzing and fruit russeting, reducing fruit quality and marketability. Apple rust mite can multiply rapidly

• Pear rust mite

  favors population growth and can lead to severe fruit russeting and leaf bronzing. This directly reduces fresh-market fruit quality and can downgrade a premium [...] rapidly under warm, dry conditions (above 20°C and below 60% relative humidity) and spread to leaves and developing fruit, where their feeding causes the [...] scales, in bark crevices, and at the base of young twigs. Spring development As buds begin to open, mites migrate to young leaves and shoots, where they feed

• San José scale

  affecting apple and pear orchards. Both nymphs and adult females feed by inserting their mouthparts into twigs, branches, leaves, and fruit, removing plant [...] plant sap and weakening the tree. Heavy infestations can reduce tree vigor, lower fruit quality, and significantly decrease marketable yield. The insect [...] protective waxy scales on twigs and branches. Spring development As temperatures rise in spring, nymphs resume feeding and develop into adults. After mating