• Beneficial microorganisms

  role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful pests. Beneficial microorganisms for pest control include fungi, bacteria [...] to infect other pests. Advantages of microorganisms in agriculture No harmful residue Unlike chemical pesticides, beneficial microorganisms pose minimal [...] minimal risk to the environment. They break down naturally, leaving no harmful residues. Precision pest control Beneficial microorganisms are specific to their

• Crop Protection

  protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential [...] to insect control, biological plant disease management solutions target harmful fungi and soil-borne pathogens. Microbial products such as beneficial fungi [...] chemical pesticides. Soil health and biodiversity Chemical pesticides often harm soil organisms, pollinators, and beneficial insects, while biocontrol solutions

• Parasitic wasps

  control. They are called "parasitic" because they lay their eggs inside or on harmful pest insects. These parasitic wasp larvae then develop inside the host insect [...] targeting specific pests. They are effective in reducing the population of harmful insects, making them valuable allies in horticulture and agriculture. Unlike [...] Unlike chemical pesticides, parasitic wasps are natural and do not harm beneficial insects, animals, or the environment. Benefits of parasitic wasps Using

• Biological Pest Control

  maintain the balance of ecosystems and protect crops without resorting to harmful chemicals. In biological pest control, beneficial organisms like parasitic [...] predatory mites are introduced into agricultural crops to prey on or parasitize harmful pests like aphids , spider mites , whitefly or caterpillars . Alternatively [...] friendly Unlike chemical pesticides, biological pest control methods do not harm the environment, ensuring the preservation of ecosystems. Sustainable Biocontrol

• Blueberry

  and reducing the use of pesticides, growers can limit their exposure to harmful chemicals and minimise the negative impact on the environment. Various [...] such as Botrytis , Phytophthora and other fungal pathogens can cause serious harm. Beneficial antagonistic fungi which protect the plants against these diseases

• Bugs

  Sticky traps These biological solutions help monitor, attract and eliminate harmful bugs in different crop stages. With Koppert’s biological solutions for bugs [...] the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and beneficial species. Heteropteran bugs are insects which have flattened

• Potato/tomato psyllid

  damage and causes ‘zebra chip’ in potatoes Indirect damage causes the most harm, since the consequences are wide-ranging and there are no ‘solutions’ or [...] potatoes and permanent yellowing disease in tomatoes, both of which are very harmful to the affected crops. Lifecycle and appearance of the potato/tomato psyllid

• FAQ Nematodes

  carrier material harmful to humans? No, it is biodegradable and not harmful to humans or any animals. Is the carrier material harmful to the environment [...] much smaller quantities. Are the released bacteria harmful? No. This group of bacteria is only harmful to insects and cannot survive outside an insect or [...] Are all nematode species harmless? No. Plant pathogenic nematodes cause harm to plants. However, entomopathogenic nematodes are 100% safe for plants,

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  mealybugs and Echinothrips – growers can now tackle hotspots of these harmful pests more effectively and economically. Continuous R&D has resulted in [...] mealy bugs and echinothrips – growers can now tackle hotspots of these harmful pests more effectively and economically. While the larval product is supplied

• Chafers

  are a serious pest that can cause substantial damage. The adults are not harmful. Damage symptoms Larval feeding on the roots can lead to yellowing and wilting