• Beneficial microorganisms

  anisopliae and Isaria fumosoroseus and the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis . Beneficial microorganisms for pest control How it works Infection and colonization: [...] microorganisms are specific to their target pests, like aphids , whitefly and thrips , minimizing harm to beneficial insects, and other non-target organisms [...] biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful

• Encarsia formosa

  balance and reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages: [...] between 20°C and 25°C (68 and 77°F). At a 24 hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F the control of whiteflies may be insufficient. Behaviour of the parasitic [...] whiteflies but rely on nectar and honeydew produced by other insects for their sustenance. Their presence in greenhouses and other controlled environments helps

• Tobacco thrips

  2019, and Germany by the end of 2021. The tobacco thrips also reached Florida in 2020 and has since spread to several other states in the US and Canada [...] symptoms of a Thrips parvispinus infestation is crucial for early detection and effective pest management. Deformation of young shoots and leaves One of the [...] instars, prepupa, pupa, and finally the adult insect. The eggs are laid in leaves, flower petals, and the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted [...] briefly with the tips of the antennae. She turns herself around, curls up the wing tips, and will try to pierce the aphid in the abdomen with her long [...] Host feeding plays an important role in reducing pest numbers, with the adult wasp piercing the aphid with her ovipositor, and sucking it empty without laying

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  the end of their cycle with a high level of plant health and vigour so that the harvesting machine can do its work well. ‘With the introduction of mechanical [...] organic farming and that it does not leave residues on fruit. Trianum is aligned with the positioning of the company which is very conscious of sustainable [...] ic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides, guaranteeing the final consumer zero residue. Trianum has proven

• Knowing & recognizing

  published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests [...] updated edition of Knowing and recognizing also includes new biopesticides and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant [...] crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well

• Fusarium wilt

  Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak [...] wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of the xylem vessels which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die and the [...] the vessel system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species are dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant. Most Fusarium

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  share them with each other or with the consultant. That also saves time.’ The Natutec Scout app can also be used to monitor other pests. Koppert is working [...] our scouts and I save an enormous amount of time compared with the former manual counting. Moreover, we can easily record our findings and quickly share [...] the Netherlands' largest producer of exclusive taste tomatoes and snack tomatoes. The company is very satisfied with it. ‘We don't really need to scouting

• Parasitic wasps

  What are parasitic wasps? Parasitic wasps are small insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they [...] it. These wasps are highly specialized, with different species targeting specific pests. They are effective in reducing the population of harmful insects [...] enhance overall crop health and resilience. A diverse ecosystem often means fewer imbalances and outbreaks of specific pest species. How do parasitic wasps control

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between [...] future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop protection products, he also [...] consumers are becoming increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the