Tomato

healthy fruits. To encourage pollination in tomato crops, growers need to create pollinator-friendly environments, encouraging them to shift from the use [...] use of pesticides harmful to bees, to pollinator friendly biological control solutions. Proper pollination not only improves the quantity but also the [...] threat to tomato plants, potentially decimating yields. IPM emerges as a critical strategy. This approach combines various eco-friendly techniques to manage

Protected vegetables

pollinators, such as predatory mites and bees, to thrive. Pesticide resistance: Overreliance on chemical pesticides can lead to resistance of pests. IPM's diversified [...] these vegetable pests is an important step into understanding how to control them. Go to pest overview Biological pest control in vegetable crops Vegetable [...] natural approach to pest management. Instead of resorting to chemical solutions, biocontrol leverages the power of living organisms to control and mitigate

Steinernema feltiae

often applied to the soil as a biological control method to target pest larvae, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management [...] representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal [...] horticulture. How do Steinernema feltiae nematodes work? Steinernema feltiae nematodes control pests through a process called parasitism. When applied to the soil

Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal [...] nematodes are usually applied to the soil. This biological control method, offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture [...] lly friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes? Nematodes can be applied

Steinernema carpocapsae

representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal [...] applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management [...] lly friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes? Nematodes can be applied using

Predatory mites

the recommendations of your crop consultant for the frequency of releases. Video: How to use predatory mites How many predatory mites do I need? The dosage [...] generalist predatory mites which are also used for the control of thrips. Predatory mites for whitefly For the control of whitefly, predatory mites are highly [...] e) can be used to control whitefly. Predatory mites for fungus gnats There are two predatory mites species which are most effective for fungus gnats control

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Koppert products Aphidend Expand all items Best conditions for use of Aphidoletes [...] are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal conditions for oviposition. Apply Aphidoletes aphidimyza [...] Aphidoletes aphidimyza for aphid control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control

RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

it. ‘We don't really need to scouting for whitefly any more. You photograph the sticky traps, and this immediately tells you how the level of infestation [...] van Nieuwkerk is responsible for plant protection at the company's six locations in Voorne-Putten. In total, this amounts to a 28-hectare area. Jan has used [...] sticky traps were read for whitefly , the results were sometimes too high or too low. That’s now a thing of the past. Thanks to a higher resolution, the

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Stratiolaelaps scimitus for pest control Stratiolaelaps scimitus ( Hypoaspis miles) is used for the control of the [...] approximately 0.3 mm in length. Best conditions for use of Stratiolaelaps scimitus For optimal results the soil has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have [...] a loose structure. The minimum temperature for successful use of Stratiolaelaps scimitus is 15°C/59°F. How to use Stratiolaelaps scimitus The predatory

Adalia bipunctata

and up to 3 bags for large trees. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] sustainable solution to control aphid infestations without the need for chemical pesticides. The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is used for the control of [...] species, but the product Aphidalia is especially designed for the control of aphids in trees. How to use Adalia bipunctata The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata