• Mealybugs and scales

  January 1, 1970

  photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Where flowers and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to [...] mealybugs and soft scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value [...] beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone traps support early detection and population

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  January 1, 1970

  monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are [...] healthy and continue to thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog and analyse data in real time [...] insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them to take proactive measures and optimize their yield. Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic

• Spider mites and other mites

  January 1, 1970

  spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf [...] the leaf, and eventually the whole plant may die. The nymphs and adults also produce webs, and plants can be completely covered with such webs in which the [...] mite eggs, larvae, nymphs and adults. Predatory bugs and gall midges complement this activity by seeking out mite hotspots and reducing outbreaks quickly

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  January 1, 1970

  company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective [...] more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their [...] aphids and leafhoppers through the release and establishment of their main natural enemies in the crop. "The future of biological control in tropical

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  January 1, 1970

  whitefly per square metre or a few thrips in your plant, there is little to be concerned about – and little sense in the software reporting these kinds of [...] is happening in the crop and how natural enemies are developing, allowing us to implement measures very quickly. We can act more promptly. In addition to [...] Enthoven of Lema Tomaten in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands sees it, manager of the 5.5 hectare company owned by Ruud Leerdam and Rob van Marrewijk. Barry has

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  January 1, 1970

  cucumbers to some major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly larvae under control ‘I [...] developments in technology have gradually shifted my focus in terms of plant protection to biological methods. That’s why I now use fewer and fewer chemicals [...] predatory mites also keep spider mites and whitefly larvae in check. Susceptibility to Pythium Kees started using Trianum-G in 2020. Based on the fungus Trichoderma

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  January 1, 1970

  the chance of mistakes in biological plant protection is now much smaller. We have tested the app extensively and plan to use it in all our locations here [...] plant protection at the company's six locations in Voorne-Putten. In total, this amounts to a 28-hectare area. Jan has used the Natutec Scout app since its [...] photograph the sticky traps and immediately see how the level of infestation is developing.’ A lot of time saved This trend in level of infestation pressure

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  January 1, 1970

  need for resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging the importance of learning from both setbacks and triumphs in this evolving process [...] insects in their organic farming approach. By introducing predatory mites and other beneficial insects, Lukas has witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem [...] potential of organic farming and the integration of beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates challenges and celebrates successes, his story

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  January 1, 1970

  actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug , armoured scales with Aphytis and Rhyzobug and spider mites with Spical Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol [...] know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates "E [...] reflects a broader shift toward sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture. Through innovative techniques and the embrace of biological control measures

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs

  January 1, 1970

  Control armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs in citrus blueberries, macadamia, avocado and stonefruit. In our continuous pursuit to help growers [...] nerii ) and on long tailed mealybugs . Rhyzobug can be applied in various crops like citrus, blueberries, stonefruit and macademia. Also in tropical fruits [...] support you in comprehending how our new introduced natural enemy Rhyzobug can support you in controlling mealybugs and armoured scales in your crop we