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Beneficial microorganisms

a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful pests. Beneficial microorganisms for pest control include fungi [...] viruses that naturally occur in environments such as soil, water, and air. These microorganisms are harnessed for pest control through applications like [...] cuticle, and colonize the insect's body. Internal damage: Once inside the insect, the fungus proliferates, causing internal damage. This can lead to the insect's

Blueberry

Integrated pest management in blueberry Integrated pest management ( IPM ) plays a vital role in blueberry crop protection , addressing the numerous pests [...] cultural practices, biological control and chemical control, as needed. By using non-chemical methods and reducing the use of pesticides, growers can limit [...] organisms can be used for the control of aphids , fruit flies , mealybugs and scales , spider mites , thrips , beetles and whitefly in blueberry crops. These

Crop Protection

microorganisms , growers can control pests and diseases, minimize pest resistance, and strengthen plant resilience. The key advantages of crop protection are: [...] Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth [...] maintain healthy crops. Learn more Plant disease management In addition to insect control, biological plant disease management solutions target harmful

Aphidius matricariae

recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural settings [...] their predatory impact in areas with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae plays a crucial role in controlling aphid infestations and [...] interventions in agriculture. Adult wasps do not engage in feeding on aphids, but primarily subsist on nectar and water. Life cycle and appearance of Aphidius

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

This has allowed them to grow and strengthen their competitiveness in international markets. Thanks to the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers [...] well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis Rodríguez Aviña, Rancho Los Pinos boasts over 70 years of agricultural expertise. [...] biological control for thrips and other pests. "I recommended Koppert for their efficient logistics in delivering essential materials: biological control products

Plant Disease Management

What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological [...] disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases

Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in consultation with distributor Mertens and decided that in spring [...] manageable for now. In the longer term, improving biodiversity will have an important role to play – breaching the monocultures of the oak and stimulating [...] stimulating the natural enemies of the oak processionary caterpillar. As already stated, the use of nematodes is an important part of this. Entonem is without

Diglyphus isaea

is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of the parasitic [...] and 77°F). Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is a parasitoid wasp renowned for its role in controlling leafminer pests, pa [...] Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological control agent for leaf miner control. Its ability to effectively target and suppress

Aphidius ervi

Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a parasitic wasp species that plays a significant role in biological control of aphids [...] widely utilized in various agricultural regions around the world due to its effectiveness. An Aphidius ervi female wasp can parasitize hundreds of aphids within [...] within two days. Aphidius ervi is used for the control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum