• Biological Pest Control

  leaving non-target organisms unharmed. Unlike chemical pesticides, which can have detrimental effects on ecosystems, biological pest control uses nature's [...] Targeted pest control Natural enemies only target specific pest species. They have minimal impact on non-target organisms, minimizing collateral damage. Minimal

• Beetles

  must pass through a pupal instar before reaching the adult stage. Larvae have biting mouthparts and mostly feed on the same food as the adults. The pupae

• Codling moth

  prematurely and drop off. Life cycle and appearance of Codling moth The adults have a wing span of 15-22 mm, blackish-brown forewings, suffused with ash-grey

• Mediterranean fruit fly

  translucent white, becoming a dirty cream-white on completion of feeding. They have prominent black mouth hooks. The puparium is 4-5 mm long, yellowish brown

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  and she emphasises that you do not have to compromise your femininity to be successful in agriculture. You do not have to be like a man, but rather work [...] work with the unique strengths you have as a woman. “Know that you are going to work very hard and prepare yourself with the right training and walk into a [...] Bois is just the person to talk to when it comes to skills and training. Having grown up on a farm herself, she now serves the agricultural industry through

• On the farm with our fly control enthusiasts

  May 19, 2022

  control, both chemical and biological. For the past three seasons however, they have started using the Biopar and Macro-Mite tag-team to help clients with natural [...] natural fly control. “There may be similar products on the market, but we have found Biopar to really be superior” says Gerrie. Reghardt continues: “We [...] out Biopar every 14 days and Macro-Mite at least 4 times per summer.” They have also found that clients see the best results when they continuously seek

• Cotton bollworm

  armigera) are brownish orange moths approximately 18 to 19 mm in length and have a wingspan of about 40 mm. The grey-green males are smaller. The forewings

• Knowing & recognizing

  years. Recent scientific discoveries concerning beneficial microorganisms have led to new practical solutions for growers. This updated edition of Knowing

• 2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

  February 22, 2024

  solutions in outdoor crops Now that the data has been collected and the numbers have been crunched, it is time for Koppert Global to reflect on the 2023 European [...] 'When growers decide to participate in our trials, they can trust that we have already thoroughly tested the product in the lab and in the field,' says [...] trickled in. 'The biggest takeaway of these trials is that small changes can have a big impact,' says Felipe. 'The measurement of dissolved solids in the tomato

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  anthurium company owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019 [...] distributed across twenty or so varieties. These come from Anthura with whom they have a good relationship. Amazone Plants has acquired exclusivity for a number