Application

Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

were sprayed almost weekly, was Koppert’s Mycotal . The test produced good results. He explains, ‘It’s too early for definitive conclusions. We need more than [...] three test plots, and slightly higher dosages of the predatory bug. As a result of that choice, we’ve yet to find out how much of the effect can be attributed [...] conidia, and are also more effective in killing off pest organisms. As a result, the effects of spraying are visible sooner. As the active fungus in Mycotal

Mycotal

to wet. Avoid runoff. Thorough leaf coverage is essential for the best results. Direct the spray onto the underside of the leaves and to the growing points [...] Agitate the spray solution continuously during application. For optimal results repeat the Mycotal treatment, at the specified interval, to target new juvenile

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline spider mites [...] beneficial insects. It also takes a lot of dedication to obtain the favorable results that biological pest control gives. More open doors thanks to biological

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

of parasitic nematodes moving inside them,’ Zoboli continues. ‘After this result, we have kept spraying with nematodes every time there was a new wave of [...] decided to use the nematode Steinernema feltiae in the spring of 2020. The results were good and there was no residue.’ Using nematodes systemically ‘We then

RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

says. ‘In the past, when the sticky traps were read for whitefly , the results were sometimes too high or too low. That’s now a thing of the past. Thanks [...] Whitefly is now very accurately recognized. I now have more trust in the result.’ From Jan’s point of view, it is not even about the exact number of whitefly

Tobacco whitefly

expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting honeydew. This [...] large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall

Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

disease seems to be caused by a change in the hormonal system of the plant resulting from the Rhizobium infection. Rhizobium rhizogenes puts a Ri-plasmid in

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to [...] that the correct application of methods is essential for achieving optimal results. Koen's perspective highlights that effective crop protection remains necessary

Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

social issue.’ Entonem makes a big difference According to Bergeijk, the results have been generally positive. ‘The trees that we have treated have been