• Grapes

  cultivars of the Vitis vinifera are the basis of wine production around the world. All the usual wine varieties are made from (different) types of Vitis vinifera [...] actually a berry. Grapes are consumed fresh and they are processed to make wine or juice and dried to produce raisins. Nowadays there are between 5,000 and 10 [...] vine ( Vitis vinifera ) is a species of Vitis . The plant comes originally from the Mediterranean region, central Europe and southwestern Asia and thus has

• Orius insidiosus

  Start introduction as soon as the first thrips are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.5-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated [...] prey is pierced with the mouthparts and the body contents are consumed. All stages of thrips are preyed on. Adult females can eat about 20 Western flower [...] Orius insidiosus eggs are small, oval-shaped, and usually laid singly within plant tissues such as leaves, stems, or flowers. They are typically white or

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  farmers like him are shaping a more responsible agricultural industry. Balbino's experience serves as an inspiring example, showcasing how agriculture can [...] Balbino's agricultural journey hasn't been without obstacles. Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  summer, to help it to determine how many oak processionary caterpillar moths were still present in areas where different management methods have been used [...] already mentioned, the planning benefits and maintenance of biodiversity are important gains.

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  conidia, we use blastospores from the fungus Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6 in Mycotal. Blastospores are the spores that are usually formed as a means for [...] two sections in Honselersdijk operate differently. The 7-hectare section grows crops without artificial lighting from week 2 to week 51 inclusive. The other [...] grows crops from week 34 to week 31 inclusive. ‘It never gets cold in there, so the level of infestation is higher and whitefly levels are high earlier

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and [...] emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity [...] but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods

• Leaf miners

  this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species that cause most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate regions [...] Biological control of leaf miners Leaf miners are damaging pests that tunnel through leaves, reducing photosynthesis and weakening plant growth. Their [...] miners combines effective natural enemies and monitoring tools to target different pest stages: Beneficial nematodes Parasitic wasps Sticky traps Parasitic

• Greenhouse whitefly

  um ) originally comes from tropical and subtropical America, probably Brazil or Mexico. Hundreds of plant species from different families serve as suitable [...] and adult. The larvae are found on the underside of young leaves and have an oval shape. The first instar larvae (crawlers) are mobile, whereas the rest [...] This is called the pupa stadium and these pupae are found on the oldest leaves. The adult emerges from the pupa via a T-shaped fissure. The adult whiteflies

• Bugs

  biological solutions help monitor, attract and eliminate harmful bugs in different crop stages. With Koppert’s biological solutions for bugs, professional [...] residue-free production. Solutions for bug control Learn more about What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse [...] insects, containing both harmful and beneficial species. Heteropteran bugs are insects which have flattened bodies and fold their wings flat over their body

• Potato/tomato psyllid

  Indirect damage causes the most harm, since the consequences are wide-ranging and there are no ‘solutions’ or ‘cures’ for the problems caused. Psyllids [...] tomatoes, both of which are very harmful to the affected crops. Lifecycle and appearance of the potato/tomato psyllid The eggs are egg-shaped with a bright [...] concern and proving difficult to control. In light of this, the export of fruit from susceptible crops to some parts of Europe, and the import into Mexico, is