• Bugs

  January 1, 1970

  highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and beneficial species. Heteropteran bugs are insects which have flattened bodies and fold their wings [...] their body when at rest. The wings overlap each other exposing the scutellum, a prominent triangular region of the thorax between the wing bases. This dis [...] an egg, usually five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests in a

• Sweet pepper

  January 1, 1970

  cultivars of the sweet pepper plant bear fruit in different colours ranging from vanilla/white and yellow to orange, green and red and even dark purple and brown [...] About The sweet pepper, also referred to as bell pepper or just pepper, is part of a specific group of cultivars that belongs to the species Capsicum annuum [...] brown. The sweet pepper is a very rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants. The level of carotene is even nine times higher in red peppers. Red coloured

• Caterpillars

  January 1, 1970

  are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths form the order Lepidoptera, a very large group with more than 150,000 species, that are [...] are nocturnal. The caterpillars mostly pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family [...] family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted

• Experience Centre

  January 1, 1970

  vastly to that of humans and that we use that difference to provide our clients with the most effective pollination solutions? See, hear, and discover. [...] of 1,5 hours and is suitable for groups of up to 15 visitors. In the case of bigger groups, the programme can be adapted in consultation. The Experience [...] cultivation. Follow our R&D and production process and discover the importance of miniscule organisms such as predatory mites and beneficial fungi for international

• Beetles

  January 1, 1970

  before reaching the adult stage. Larvae have biting mouthparts and mostly feed on the same food as the adults. The pupae do not make a cocoon and will already [...] contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass through [...] damage Both larvae and adults of beetles can cause damage to crops. The larvae of some species feed on growing tips and roots or chew and bore into stems

• Miglyphus

  January 1, 1970

  in the morning or in the evening Dosage The dosage of Miglyphus depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] kill second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the mine and lay their eggs next to them. The eggs develop into parasitic wasps inside the mine (but outside [...] Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines that contain dead leaf miner larvae. Older larvae and pupae are visible

• Broccoli

  January 1, 1970

  different cultivar group of the same species. The plant has a large, flowering head that is usually green. The head looks a bit like a tree and branches out [...] to botanical classification, the broccoli plant is categorized as part of the Italica cultivar group that belongs to the species Brassica oleracea. Broccoli [...] out from a single thick, edible stalk. Broccoli (both the head and the stalk) can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable.seed

• Plant Disease Management

  January 1, 1970

  isms that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological control is to reduce the damage caused by these pathogens while minimizing the use of [...] disease cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant [...] is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method relies on the use of living organisms to

• Entofood

  January 1, 1970

  place in the dark. Allow the bottles to acclimatise in the greenhouse before use, keep the lid closed, in order to prevent condensation and the formation [...] alternative source of food for build-up and maintenance of Macrolophus pygmaeus populations in tomatoes in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities [...] 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

• Crop Protection

  January 1, 1970

  little to no residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing consumer concerns about [...] nematodes and beneficial microorganisms , growers can control pests and diseases, minimize pest resistance, and strengthen plant resilience. The key advantages [...] environment and non-target organisms, biological crop protection is both eco-friendly and sustainable, ensuring the health of crops without compromising the environment