a high level of plant health and vigour so that the harvesting machine can do its work well. ‘With the introduction of mechanical harvesting, we were forced
like Koppert can contribute, bringing very specific biological solutions that do not develop resistance to pests," said José Armida, agricultural director
showed us the range of possibilities they had to establish in our crop. After doing the relevant studies and tests, they recommended us to use the products that
on the screen, and I can immediately see what whitefly or other pest is doing. If necessary, I can take immediate action.’ According to Jan van Nieuwkerk
organisms Unlike chemical pesticides, biological disease control methods do not harm beneficial insects, ensuring a thriving ecosystem that promotes natural
e damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do not produce honeydew. The concealed habit and the protective covering of these
new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20
can see them soon after they have been released and they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at
making it a valuable tool in integrated pest management . The wasps themselves do not feed on whiteflies but rely on nectar and honeydew produced by other insects
bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents Once emerged, the adult gall-midges will leave the