• Leading farmers in climate-smart horticulture

  October 18, 2022

  Contribute to food security by increasing the local production and availability of quality food products that are nutritious and safe and allow access to [...] long term by implementing innovative Dutch technologies for profitable, productive, sustainable and climate smart agronomy and offering training to students [...] University, Greener Solutions, Ludvig Svensson, Ridder Group, Rijk Zwaan, Control Union and Koppert South Africa all contribute a broad spectrum of knowledge

• Entofood

  action As Macrolophus pygmaeus has to build up a population in the crop before pest is arriving Entofood can be used as alternative food in the first weeks after [...] Apply weekly until the Macrolophus pygmaeus population is large enough and pests are present Make sure that Entofood is distributed on top of the crop Entofood [...] a Mini-Airbug Dosage The dosage of Entofood depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Disperse

• The How and Why of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  for IPM, but most important is its aim: Use biological control when you can, chemical control when you must. The toolbox that brings us there has many [...] plants to grow better. Tackle diseases and pests You should try to prevent infection with diseases and attack by pests as much as possible. If problems do occur [...] in the development of the pest population to be most effective. In some cases, release of natural enemies even before the pest is present is possible or

• Cyclamen mite

  cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) is a harmful strawberry pest as well as a common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals . Mites belonging

• False codling moth

  previously known as Cryptophlebia leucotreta . The reason for this pest’s high pest status is its quarantine status and is not due to the economic losses [...] leucotreta ) is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is found in all citrus production areas in Southern Africa. It also occurs on some of the Indian and Atlantic

• Trichoderma harzianum

  T-22 improves root system development, nutrient uptake and plant growth. Control plant diseases with Trichoderma harzianum The beneficial fungus Trichoderma [...] diseases through several different modes of action. Trichoderma harzianum controls the following plant diseases: Damping-off ( Pythium spp.) Rhizoctonia root [...] usage of Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management practices has various advantages: It strengthens the plant and

• 2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

  February 22, 2024

  have already thoroughly tested the product in the lab and in the field,' says Felipe. 'We expect each of our products to add value; the trials demonstrate [...] 2023 European outdoor trial season. With over 100 trials with 20 different product combinations in 7 countries, there are plenty of exciting results to share [...] for them. Throughout the year, they followed our protocols for a range of products, from biofungicides to natural enemies. And at each stage of the crop’s

• Pherodis

  the target pest into the trap. Trapping males also aids in reducing the number of eggs laid by females as they fail to mate. For some pests, Pherodis [...] or lures to attract male moths, beetles , mealybugs and flies to traps. Pests Different species of moths , beetles , flies and mealybugs . Check with your [...] particular trap Wash your hands between assembling pheromone traps for different pest species During the first few days following the installation of a new capsule

• Obscure mealybug

  reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small [...] passiflora, pelargonium, and orchids. Pseudococcus viburni is difficult to control biologically. Damage symptoms Although most species of mealybug feed on

• Tomato

  cultivated in temperate climates around the world. Greenhouses make year round production and cultivation in cooler regions feasible.