• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  confirms that Koppert’s nematode-based product Steinernema feltiae has significantly reduced these destructive larvae in his crop. ‘This is the first year [...] of chemicals ‘Using biological control methods, we have been able to significantly reduce the amount of chemicals used in our greenhouses. Società Agricola

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  Ervipar Aphidius ervi Aphidend Aphidoletes aphidimyza René Simons enjoys looking for innovations. In 2016, he was the first grower to cultivate raspberries in a greenhouse under artificial lighting. M

• Pepino mosaic virus

  (PepMV)? Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is one of the most economically significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production worldwide. Due to its rapid [...] strains of PepMV, with varying levels of aggressiveness, but all can cause significant economic losses if not properly managed. Key symptoms of Pepino Mosaic

• Blueberry

  feed on pests, reducing their numbers and preventing them from causing significant damage to the crops. Blueberry diseases such as Botrytis , Phytophthora [...] are highly efficient pollinators of blueberry crops. They contribute significantly to the successful production of high-quality blueberries. Bumblebees

• Strawberry

  and other pest mites , thrips and whiteflies . These pests can cause significant damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and compromised fruit [...] strawberry Strawberry crops are susceptible to various pests that can pose significant challenges to their growth and productivity. These pests can damage the [...] include: Aphids Aphids are a common pest in strawberry crops and can cause significant damage if left uncontrolled. There are several species of aphids that

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  have been inevitable. However, amidst the challenges, there have been significant successes. Lukas recognizes the need for resilience and innovation in [...] Lukas Locher, the experiences gained from using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach

• Cucumber

  ), and Green peach aphid or Tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae ) posing significant challenges. These tiny pests feed on cucumber plants by piercing their [...] American serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) standing out as significant pests. These pests exhibit a unique and damaging behavior, as their larvae [...] characterized by their waxy and mealy appearance, have the potential to cause significant damage to cucumber plants. The citrus mealybug is one of the species that

• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  Delia platura ), a common pest affecting a wide range of crops, can cause significant damage. However, beneficial nematodes offer an effective and environmentally [...] crop health and organic certification. However, Delia platura presents a significant challenge during the vulnerable seed emerging phase. In spring, adult

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  spinach. Facing the bean seed fly challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop [...] The bean seed fly ( Delia platura ) is a common pest that can cause significant damage to crops such as onion, radish, and cabbage. Bean seed fly damages

• Tomato

  the use of synthetic pesticides. Pests in tomato Aphids Aphids pose a significant threat to tomato crops, with various species causing notable damage. The [...] miners are a challenge to tomato crops, and several species stand out as significant pests. Tomato leaf miner ( Liriomyza bryoniae ), Pea leaf miner ( Liriomyza [...] fruits and impacting overall yields. Caterpillars Caterpillars pose a significant threat to tomato crops, with several notorious species causing substantial