• Leafhoppers

  lower crop quality. In addition, leafhoppers can transmit plant pathogens, increasing the risk of disease spread within greenhouse and field crops. Effective [...] cultivation. By combining monitoring with targeted biological control, crops remain protected while preserving natural balance, ensuring consistent quality

• Flies

  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 [...] where it is causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends [...] Effective fly control is essential to maintain healthy and high-quality crops. Biological control of flies combines targeted monitoring and natural enemies

• Damping-off

  tum mostly occurs in young plants and damage is more extensive in young crops. Damage symptoms Pythium affects roots, in particular those of seedlings [...] at the start by using higher substrate blocks for the seedlings. In field crops: Avoid the use of fields with inadequate drainage or improve the drainage [...] planting/sowing. Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

• Caterpillars

  leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plants and directly affects [...] r control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological control of caterpillars combines monitoring and control strategies [...] biological solutions for caterpillars, professional growers can protect their crops effectively and sustainably, ensuring consistent quality and yield. Solutions

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  chemical pesticides The crop scouting app offers an additional advantage in terms of accessibility for consultants. Like growers, crop consultants can observe [...] Natutec Scout is a scouting tool for crops designed for accurate pest monitoring and real-time notifications. A crop scouting tool can contribute to making [...] at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched to Natutec Scout . Koppert's crop scout app even ensures that less chemical pesticides are used at the rose

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the [...] Future of biological crop protection Koen advocates for a cautious approach, carefully examining effectiveness when it comes to applying crop protection . He [...] results. Koen's perspective highlights that effective crop protection remains necessary to prevent crop failures and ensure food supply. While traditional

• Plant Disease Management

  disease from spreading further. Crop rotation Crop rotation is a fundamental strategy, which means avoiding planting the same crop in the same location year [...] pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses, can wreak havoc on agricultural crops and ornamental plants. For successful biological disease control, it's vital [...] year after year. Rotating crops disrupts disease cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect

• Mealybugs and scales

  and scale insects are persistent pests that feed on plant sap, weakening crops and producing honeydew that leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant [...] of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological control of mealybugs and scales relies on natural enemies and [...] scales, professional growers can achieve effective pest management, protect crop quality, and promote sustainable production. Solutions for mealybug and scale

• Whitefly

  honeydew deposits that reduce crop quality. Effective whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops and prevent the spread of diseases [...] control of whitefly Whiteflies are common pests in greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant sap and transmitting harmful viruses. Their feeding weakens [...] whitefly, professional growers can maintain effective pest management, safeguard crop health and support sustainable production. Solutions for whitefly control

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears. The success of predatory [...] the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, avoid hanging into direct sunlight [...] first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4