• Grapevine powdery mildew

  progresses Reduced photosynthetic activity and weakened vine vigor Shoot and tendril symptoms White, powdery patches on young shoots and tendrils Reduced shoot [...] including leaves, shoots, flowers, and grape clusters, causing yield losses, reduced fruit quality, and increased risk of bunch rot. Powdery mildew thrives under [...] development Powdery coating on clusters resulting in loose, misshapen bunches Reduced yield potential Berry symptoms High susceptibility from fruit set until

• Grape downy mildew

  play an important role in reducing disease pressure: Improving air circulation through canopy management and pruning Reducing leaf wetness by optimizing [...] necrotic as the disease progresses Premature leaf drop in severe infections, reducing photosynthesis and vine vigor Shoot and tendril symptoms Brown to dark [...] remains latent before symptoms emerge, control strategies should focus on reducing infection pressure, limiting favorable conditions for disease development

• Leafhoppers

  stippling and leaf curling. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plant growth and can lead to reduced yield and lower crop quality. In addition

• Mealybugs and scales

  mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of [...] weakening crops and producing honeydew that leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs [...] beetles Pheromone traps Parasitic wasps, predatory beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone

• Spider mites and other mites

  yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced photosynthesis, increased transpiration and reduced plant growth. As damage increases whole leaves [...] and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf discoloration, reduced photosynthesis and lower yields. Their fast reproduction makes early detection [...] and gall midges complement this activity by seeking out mite hotspots and reducing outbreaks quickly. With Koppert’s biological solutions for spider mites

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use of chemical pesticides. In addition [...] innovative solutions for sustainability. Over the past 20 years, they have reduced water consumption by 65% and minimized pesticide use by implementing biological [...] incorporating pollinators and biological control in our crops significantly reduced our reliance on high-impact pesticides," noted José Antonio Cruz, general

• Whitefly

  weakens plants, causes leaf yellowing and leads to honeydew deposits that reduce crop quality. Effective whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy [...] Predatory bugs Beneficial fungi Sticky traps Parasitic wasps are key in reducing whitefly populations by parasitizing larvae and host feeding. Predatory [...] reduction in yield. By sucking plant sap and secreting honeydew, whitefly reduces the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important in ornamentals

• Plant Disease Management

  cycle by offering a sustainable alternative. Reduced chemical residues Biological control methods reduce the need for chemical pesticides, leading to fewer [...] control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method [...] that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological control is to reduce the damage caused by these pathogens while minimizing the use of chemical

• Bugs

  Biological control of bugs combines targeted monitoring and natural enemies that reduce pest pressure and prevent outbreaks: Beneficial nematodes Parasitic wasps [...] solutions for bugs, professional growers can protect their crops effectively, reduce pest populations and support sustainable, residue-free production. Solutions

• Wheat bunt

  resistance Use clean, disinfected seed The use of soil fungicides can help reduce the soil-borne inoculum Sowing winter crops early in the fall when temperatures [...] temperatures are still above 15°C at the critical first 11 days reduces the risk of infection by Triticum tritici and Triticum laevis . Since Triticum controversa