• Click beetles

  January 1, 1970

  wireworms and feed on the roots of many plants. Damage symptoms The click beetles feed on the roots and bore into the base of plants. This can cause the plants [...] to black. The eggs are laid in May or June in groups in the soil. They hatch about one month later and the larvae start to feed on roots. The larvae (‘ [...] fully grown the larvae pupate in the soil in summer. The adults appear about 4 weeks after pupation, but usually remain in the soil until the following spring

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  January 1, 1970

  gnawed at the posterior end of the mummy. Anagyrus vladimiri has a strong photokinetic response, i.e. the female is strongly attracted to light and is inactive [...] Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimir is available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according to the instructions [...] control of the mealybugs . Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri The female Anagyrus vladimiri lays its eggs inside the body of the mealybug

• Aphidius colemani

  January 1, 1970

  of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae. This gives the wasp the information about whether the aphid is the right species [...] abdomen that is shorter than the wings, and is black with dark brown legs. A female has a more pointed abdomen that is as long as the wings, is equipped with [...] Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis

• Leafhoppers

  January 1, 1970

  increasing the risk of disease spread within greenhouse and field crops. Effective leafhopper control is therefore essential to maintain healthy and productive [...] discoloration, stippling and leaf curling. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plant growth and can lead to reduced yield and lower crop quality. [...] remain protected while preserving natural balance, ensuring consistent quality and optimal yield. Solutions for leafhopper control

• Horiver Drystick

  January 1, 1970

  attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene cards coated with dry sticky glue. Available colours and sizes [...] as Horiver Wetstick as the glue gets saturated earlier with insects or dust and debris The silicone cover paper is perforated and can be removed in sections [...] in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then also be trapped Remove the silicone cover paper from both sides of the trap Replace the traps when largely

• Plant Health

  January 1, 1970

  interact with their environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink dynamics between leaves and fruits/roots, and the intricate soil food web play [...] adaptation and promote root and shoot growth, nutrient uptake, and photosynthesis efficiency. Humic and fulvic acids: enhancing plant development Humic and fulvic [...] comprising primary and secondary metabolites, is essential for resilience against environmental stresses. Fostering plant resilience: the role of plant compounds

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  January 1, 1970

  y critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe [...] Koppert The use of biological crop protection presented challenges, but Koen embraced the change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products is still [...] alongside Koppert in the development and application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  January 1, 1970

  later. ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a [...] Spidex Vital has the full potential to develop into a game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control [...] after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  January 1, 1970

  without the use of agrochemicals and has allowed them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding [...] One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits the use of certain chemical molecules in the crop. We have complied

• Experience Centre

  January 1, 1970

  of 1,5 hours and is suitable for groups of up to 15 visitors. In the case of bigger groups, the programme can be adapted in consultation. The Experience [...] cultivation. Follow our R&D and production process and discover the importance of miniscule organisms such as predatory mites and beneficial fungi for international [...] Experience Centre and discover the world of sustainable cultivation If you are interested in sustainable cultivation, biological crop protection , and natural