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Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] ’ explains Joep van Bergeijk, coordinator of oak processionary caterpillar management for the Municipality of Venray. ‘We use nematodes at locations in [...] outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major benefit of Entonem is that nematodes kill fewer other caterpillars

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

Plants are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a [...] crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production system, which is, of course, very reassuring [...] much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite activity of mine. Biological plant

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Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

plants, with Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company has benefited from this advanced application [...] coverage across the greenhouse is exceptional, ensuring optimal distribution of the biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double duct system, the

Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature, wherein [...] The time of endless Excel sheets with rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched [...] observation of trends in pest pressure, whether they are escalating or diminishing, and offers insights into the most recent developments." Less use of chemical

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Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies. Co-owner and general director Ivo de Groot has witnessed the effect of Koppert’s nematode [...] egg casings begin to emerge. A second spraying may be needed, either of nematodes or of nematodes plus Bacillus thuringiensis -based products. ‘That is effective [...] least 30% of their leaf cover, Bacillus thuringiensis can also have a good combatting effect.’ Staunch advocate Wolterinck BV is a staunch advocate of Entonem