Trichoderma harzianum

plants, where it competes with harmful pathogens for resources, thereby reducing their populations. Additionally, this fungus produces enzymes and metabolites [...] harzianum competes for resources, such as space and nutrients, thereby reducing the availability of resources for pathogen growth and reproduction. Parasitism

Brown soft scale

sooty moulds which can cover the leaves, flowers and fruit of the host and reduce photosynthesis and respiration. Life cycle and appearance of Brown soft

Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

effectiveness by evenly distributing natural enemies across the crops, reducing time spent on pest management significantly. "I would highly recommend

Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

important link Van Rijswijk is confident that the use of nematodes helps to reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests as

Shallot aphid

twisted. Blossom trusses are also affected, fruits remain small and yield is reduced. On bulbs and shallot, the aphids often occur at the end of the storage

Two-spotted spider mite

yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced photosynthesis, increased transpiration and reduced plant growth. As damage increases, whole leaves

Early blight

in the soil are the main source of infection. Especially wheat and barley reduce the number of surviving conidia in the soil. Use resistant cultivars against

Encarsia formosa

has become an important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Encarsia formosa is used for the control [...] greenhouses and other controlled environments helps maintain balance and reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia

Predatory mites

Predatory mites are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various agricultural and horticultural settings [...] up a population in the crop and control pests for a long period of time. Reduced pesticide dependence: The integration of predatory mites can lead to a reduction [...] management: By diversifying pest management strategies, predatory mites can help reduce the development of pest resistance to chemical treatments. Biodiversity

Strawberry

whiteflies . These pests can cause significant damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and compromised fruit quality. In addition to pests, strawberry crops