Apple

apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit all over the world. It is the most common cultivated species of the genus Malus .

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

Mexico, this family business started using biological control in its raspberry production when it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been [...] increasingly strict. Oscar Alvarez, orchard manager of Don Sanchez Fresh, it is important to be patient and develop knowledge about the behavior of beneficial [...] consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects. It also takes a lot of dedication to obtain the favorable results that biological

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

company has based its farming methods on criteria that respect the environment and people, and the quality of its product. The company built its first greenhouses [...] offer safe and sustainable products to our customers,’ Zoboli continues. ‘It is better to use them when the larvae are small in order to maximize their

Japanese beetle

The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica , originates from north-eastern Asia. It was first observed in the US more than 100 years ago. Although not a pest [...] A2 list of the European Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). To prevent its further spread in Europe, occurrences outside the known area in Italy need [...] courses, and less often in pastures. The grub feeds just below the surface, it cuts off and consumes the grass roots. Early symptoms include thinning, yellowing

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink explains, it was not enough. She is the project manager of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps last summer, to help it to determine how many oak processionary caterpillar moths were still present

Buckthorn-potato aphid

cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of other crops, for instance sweet

Tarnished plant bug

to North America, and it is especially common across the eastern half of the continent, from northern Canada to southern Mexico. It is one of the most damaging [...] spots on the thorax and abdomen as well as wingpads. The lygus bug completes its life cycle in three to four weeks.

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

business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to [...] l bodies, in 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 [...] advocates for a cautious approach, carefully examining effectiveness when it comes to applying crop protection . He emphasizes that the correct application

Mushroom

fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. Edible mushrooms are the fleshy and edible fruit bodies of several [...] these, Agaricus bisporus , is considered safe for most people to eat because it is grown in controlled, sterilized environments. Several varieties of A. bisporus

Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory mites easily. This strategy can be applied where it is needed most. The increased [...] to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites . It gives you the best control over hotspots; building populations through faster