When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

pesticides is growing. As beneficial nematodes do not need registration in most countries, they require only a short development time to reach a new market. ‘The [...] pesticides in many crops and play a complementary role in an IPM strategy. José Maria applies Koppert’s Casea at dusk, as this is when nematodes are best introduced [...] Koppert is a pioneer when it comes to the selection and breeding of beneficial nematodes for the biological control of many pests. Having introduced them

A life-long passion for predatory mites

A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

has driven a shift toward Integrated Pest Management (IPM), focusing on biological solutions. These pests favor a variety of crops such as tomatoes, roses [...] levels, while also serving as a monitoring tool for pest density. Evenly distribute the sticky cards across the crop in a grid pattern. Alternatively [...] Trialeurodes vaporariorum ). Whiteflies have six developmental stages, starting as crawlers (first instar) and progressing to the pupal stage (fourth larval stage)

6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

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

decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires [...] consumers eat are safe. Future of biological crop protection Koen advocates for a cautious approach, carefully examining effectiveness when it comes to [...] acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods

A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the [...] Embracing change Lukas Locher, a fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to [...] witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific

Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

A Hybrid Approach to IPM by Jeremy Webber in GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025

Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?