American serpentine leaf miner

so that its mines join to form small plates. In various other crops one finds intermediate forms of tunnelling between these ‘plate mines’ and normal mines

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

would be too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain

Predatory insects

their keen sense of smell to locate areas with aphid infestations. Once they find aphids, ladybugs use their specialized mouthparts to consume them. Ladybugs

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

crop. Since eggs are generally laid within, or close to, an aphid colony, finding prey for the newly hatched larvae is normally not difficult. When a gall

Crop Protection

offering effective alternatives to conventional chemical interventions. Find biocontrol agents Biological crop protection vs. chemical pesticides Choosing

Phytoseiulus persimilis

therefore rely on volatiles released by damaged plants and their tactile sense to find their prey. The developmental stages of Phytoseiulus persimilis are the same

Larvanem

Infected pest insects in the root zone turn red to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid degradation. Pack size 50 million – 1 sachet of 50 million

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Beetles

Biological control of beetles Beetles can cause serious damage in many greenhouse and field crops by feeding on leaves, roots, or fruits, leading to reduced growth and yield loss. Effective beetle con

Flies

Biological control of flies Flies are a common pest problem in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect crop hygiene. Their larvae can damage roots and g