• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  traditional chemical methods. "In collaboration with Koppert, I see opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear [...] Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working [...] biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods can no longer be applied. "10 years ago, organic farming was miles ahead

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  traditional chemical methods. "In collaboration with Koppert, I see opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear [...] Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working [...] biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods can no longer be applied. "10 years ago, organic farming was miles ahead

• Biological Pest Control

  explained Biological pest control, often referred to as biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This [...] environmentally friendly products, the demand for biological pest control methods is likely to grow, making it a forward-looking choice for agriculture and [...] Environmentally friendly Unlike chemical pesticides, biological pest control methods do not harm the environment, ensuring the preservation of ecosystems. S

• Plant Disease Management

  of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method relies on the use of [...] a sustainable alternative. Reduced chemical residues Biological control methods reduce the need for chemical pesticides, leading to fewer chemical residues [...] beneficial organisms Unlike chemical pesticides, biological disease control methods do not harm beneficial insects, ensuring a thriving ecosystem that promotes

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug [...] practices, Balbino and his team have transformed their citrus cultivation methods. These sustainable approaches not only control pests effectively but also

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  on several blocks to regulate the bug and have tried several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very [...] Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It is very [...] avoided, which is the objective of many companies.’ The nematode protection method for Nesidiocoris was eagerly awaited by producers in the South of France

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  biological control, use other methods such as soaps or selective chemicals to try to reduce the population. Note that these methods can also harm the natural [...] as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most effective method of control? The following tips will help you when whitefly makes your life [...] to one spot or spread throughout the crop? To choose an effective control method, you first need to know the scope of the attack. Don’t underestimate the

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  biological control methods through uniform distribution. Increase efficiency and save up to 80% in labour costs with streamlined application methods. The right

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  grew big after that.’ Reduction of chemicals ‘Using biological control methods, we have been able to significantly reduce the amount of chemicals used [...] product. As the use of chemicals is under pressure and biological protection methods are positively perceived, vegetables protected with IPM solutions are welcomed [...] Agricola Gandini Antonio in the 1950s, the company has based its farming methods on criteria that respect the environment and people, and the quality of

• New edition Insect Pest Management

  November 4, 2020

  generation of students is keen to learn about more sustainable farming methods, and the loss of many insecticides has created gaps for alternative sustainable [...] pest outbreaks, yield loss and impact assessments and all of the latest methods involved in the control and management of insects. It includes coverage [...] , biological control, use of interference, agronomic precision control methods and insecticides as well as socio-economic and research management aspects