• Crop Protection

  healthier food products. What is biological crop protection? Biological crop protection, often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach [...] protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential [...] health. By using these biological tools, growers can protect their crops from major diseases while promoting resilience and long-term sustainability. Learn

• Mediterranean fruit fly

  capitata ) is widespread in Africa, the Mediterranean basin and South America. Ceratitis capitata is a highly polyphagous species whose larvae develop in a very [...] also been recorded from wild hosts belonging to a large number of families. Damage symptoms The oviposition hole is often surrounded by a sunken and discoloured [...] adult Mediterranean fruit fly is about 4-5 mm long. It has bright emerald green eyes suffused with reddish brown. The thorax is black suffused with greyish

• Fall Armyworm

  General The fall armyworm is a polyphagous pest that is indigenous throughout the Americas. Recently, it has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars [...] moths generally disperse in a radius of about 500 km (300 miles) before oviposition, which is sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to [...] to lights, especially those with a strong ultra-violet component. Damage symptoms The developing larvae eat different parts of the host plant, depending

• California red scale

  offspring. Each female can produce 100-150 young over a period of six to eight weeks, at a rate of one to three a day. The crawlers are mobile and very small, so [...] California red scale (Aonidiella aurantii) belongs to the Diaspididae family and is a pest found worldwide, mainly in citrus, but also in fig, cotton, mango, banana [...] plant tissue and sucking the contents of the parenchymal cells. If the infestation is more serious, the leaves present some characteristic yellow dots

• Beneficial nematodes

  are a group of parasitic nematodes that have a unique relationship with insects. These nematodes are natural predators of various insects and play a crucial [...] by their unsegmented, cylindrical bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various [...] s , and weevil and beetle larvae. Its ability to adapt to different temperatures makes it a good choice for controlling caterpillars in various crops.

• Flies

  has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their [...] prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number [...] sometimes this can occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Fly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our

• Two-spotted spider mite

  General Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very [...] capacity. There are more than 1200 species worldwide and many of them are major crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far [...] underside of leaves. They have an oval body that is rounded at the rear end. Their colour can vary from orange, light yellow or light green to dark green

• Green potted plants

  and specks and turn the plant into a decorative indoor object. The plant itself is a perennial, herbaceous plant with a straight stem. Croton belongs to [...] and need a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils. Skimmia plants are strong and are tolerant of drought, but also air pollution. Dieffenbachia is a very popular [...] About There are many species of green potted plants, the most common are: Ficus Skimmia come in many varieties and are usually used as garden plants, because

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number [...] 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 insecticides [...] Don Sánchez Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases

• Melon

  fruit. The term "melon" is used for the plant, but also to identify the fruit. Botanically speaking, the melon (the fruit) is actually a berry, or more specifically [...] specifically even, a "pepo". Nowadays many different cultivars are being produced on a commercial scale, especially muskmelons. The most common species of [...] About A melon can be any one of several plants belonging to the family of Cucurbitaceae . The melon plant produces a usually sweet and edible, fleshy fruit