• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe. Future [...] of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The [...] traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious

• Cyclamen mite

  become brittle, turn brown or silvery and die. Flowers and young fruits become brown near the base. Life cycle and appearance of Cyclamen mite The life [...] within the flower buds, growing tips and young folded leaves, where the humidity is highest and they are protected from direct sunlight. In such spots, they [...] enormous damage, and with heavier infestations plant growth is arrested and the flower buds are so badly affected that they shrivel and die. Damaged strawberry

• Akanthomyces muscarius

  whitefly , thrips and aphids in vegetables, ornamentals , nursery trees and soft fruit in protected cultivation. Mycotal is safe and easy to use and can be applied [...] of whiteflies, aphids, and thrips, providing a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest control in agriculture and horticulture. Best conditions [...] fungus grows and proliferates, ultimately leading to the death of the insect host. This process is often facilitated by the production of enzymes and toxins

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  management became necessary. ‘We think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here [...] Entonem an important link Van Rijswijk is confident that the use of nematodes helps to reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting [...] term, improving biodiversity will have an important role to play – breaching the monocultures of the oak and stimulating the natural enemies of the oak

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and also tackles spider mite and tarsonemid mite.’ Versatile and reliable [...] courgette and melon. Swirski-Mite also proves its effectivity in soft fruit crops such as strawberry, raspberry and blackberry, as well as cutflowers and pot [...] be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable crops such as bell peppers

• Beet armyworm

  during the day and is active only at night. The forewings are grey-brown suffused with a dark brown or black. The head and thorax are brown and the abdomen [...] eggs in packets, sometimes in several layers, and on top of a mass of white, cottony hairs and scales from the moth’s body. The eggs, usually grey but sometimes [...] black. The colour and pattern of the caterpillars is highly variable and depends partly on the host plant, the stage of development and the climate. A full-grown

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  including thrips (both first and second instar larvae), whitefly eggs and nymphs, and, to some extent, spider mites . Its versatility and high predation rate make [...] different crops and climates. Strengths and considerations “What makes Limonica stand out is its ability to establish quickly and target both first and second instar [...] (IPM) programs. Field results and performance Limonica has proven particularly effective in ornamentals and vegetables: Thrips parvispinus : Trials by

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  bacteria. These are dispersed by rain and wind and by humans and tools. Until now, no bacteria have been isolated from crazy roots. This disease seems to [...] which are first white and later turn brown. Only Rhizobium radiobacter causes galls and tumours on underground plant parts and on the crown. Furthermore [...] In greenhouse vegetables, the roots overgrow the substrate and in severe epidemics the drippers get clogged. In tomato, excessive vegetative growth occurs

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission as a producer [...] Brand and Koppert: a successful collaboration To reduce the burden of acaricides and other chemical pesticides, and consequently produce safer and better [...] in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula

• Tomato

  mites and other pest mites , thrips , and whiteflies , which can swiftly devastate entire fields if left unchecked. Concurrently, bacterial and fungal [...] has a particular affinity for tomato plants and can stunt their growth by extracting sap from the leaves and stems. Additionally, the Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum [...] esize and produce energy is compromised, leading to reduced yields and overall weakened tomato plants. Mealybugs In some cases, mealybugs , and in particular