Diglyphus isaea

holes are the evidence that a parasitic wasp rather than a leaf miner has come from the mine. This is also seen in the pillars that remain visible as black

A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

testament to the evolving landscape of agriculture and the promising future that awaits those who embrace change.

Vine mealybug

rods round the edge of the body, and two slightly longer 'tail filaments' that project at the posterior end. There is often a darker longitudinal stripe

Tomato pinworm

especially eggplant and potato. It is frequently confused with similar species that might be present, with which it shares similar habits. Due to the initial

Long-tailed mealybug

The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the citrus mealy bug but it nevertheless encompasses many species of

Cotton leafworm

may lead to complete stripping and skeletisation of the leaves, whereby all that remains are the bigger veins. Young larvae also bore into buds, which results

Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

trapping to reduce the pressure.’ Michel reports that the benefit of using Capirel nematodes is that it can also be used as a preventive treatment in the [...] now being successfully applied to a broad spectrum of agricultural crops that includes fruit, berries and outdoor vegetables, among others. Using beneficial [...] nematodes on the ground to reduce the pest pressure in spring.’ ‘We don’t have that many biological solutions available for organic agriculture and Capirel nematodes

Miglyphus

effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines that contain dead leaf miner larvae. Older larvae and pupae are visible through

A NatuGro Case Study

a fungus that lives in close relationship with the root system of plants. Trichoderma species produce antibiotics and enzymatic compounds that affect other [...] market strawberries. The NatuGro system comprises of a combination of products that is easily integrated in drip applications and follows a fool proof application [...] In principle, chemical communication occurs between individuals or organs that modulate metabolic pathways and networks within the plant, thus positively

Potato aphid

plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction is sexual, the aphids lay eggs that overwinter. In greenhouses reproduction also takes place by parthenogenesis