• Leaf miners

  lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of [...] miner control Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a [...] universal among the Agromyzidae. Of the approximately 2,500 species in this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species that cause most damage all

• Beetles

  mouthparts and mostly feed on the same food as the adults. The pupae do not make a cocoon and will already display many similarities with the adults. The adult [...] beetle control Learn more about What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account [...] solutions: Beneficial nematodes Insect traps Pheromone traps Beneficial nematodes actively seek out and eliminate beetle larvae in the soil, while traps help

• Bugs

  their body when at rest. The wings overlap each other exposing the scutellum, a prominent triangular region of the thorax between the wing bases. This dis [...] crops effectively, reduce pest populations and support sustainable, residue-free production. Solutions for bug control Learn more about What are bugs? [...] usually five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests in agricultural

• Flies

  conditions. Solutions for fly control Learn more about What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation [...] insects generally live on rotting plant material and are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila , Drosophila suzukii , has recently developed [...] to crops both directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  for effective control of the mealybugs . Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri The female Anagyrus vladimiri lays its eggs inside the body [...] ovipositor between the wax filaments on the lateral margins of the host. Oviposition generally lasts about 15-40 seconds. The larva of the parasitic wasp [...] vladimiri is used for the control of the following pests: Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) Vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ) The parasitic wasp Anagyrus

• Biological seed treatment

  available to the seed when it requires them. What are the benefits of biological seed treatment? Biological seed treatment has beneficial effects on the growth [...] substances are applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial ingredients are available [...] growth, resilience of the plant, abiotic stress, the development of the root system, and the productivity of the crop. An overview of positive attributes of

• Knowing & recognizing

  giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained [...] s of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information to understand the interaction [...] Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s

• Citripar

  make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Use the label to hang the tube in the crop following the instructions on the label itself. Hang the tube on a place [...] advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The parasitic wasps are most effective at temperatures around 25°C/77°F. The lowest [...] mealybugs ( Planococcus citri ) and vine mealybugs ( Planococcus ficus ). Visual effect Pupae develop in the mummified skin of the host and look like swollen mealybug

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological [...] with Koppert The use of biological crop protection presented challenges, but Koen embraced the change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  early berry development. As the season concludes, the fungus forms chasmothecia to ensure its survival through the winter. Given the polycyclic nature, preventive [...] Symptoms of grapevine powdery mildew vary according to the phenological growth stage and the severity of the infection. Early signs manifest as chlorotic (pale [...] growth and poor fruit set. During berry development, the pathogen colonizes the epidermis, causing the skin to lose elasticity. This frequently leads to berry