• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  locations in outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major benefit of Entonem is that nematodes kill fewer other caterpillars [...] something that is high up on the political agenda, as well as being an important social issue.’ Entonem makes a big difference According to Bergeijk, the [...] are more easily blown away. In some cases, we have to take curative action and extract the nests. But, on balance, Entonem makes a big difference to us in

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention and control is a must. However, the investment [...] Control The How and Why of IPM Using biological beneficials in the fight against thrips can be expensive, but don't let that stop you from using these natural [...] that thrips can transmit in vegetable crops are a major threat. The best known are the tomato spotted wilt virus ( TSWV ) and the impatiens necrotic spot

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  symptoms also differ by thrips species and by crop. And that's not all: thrips can also cause a loss of vigor and production. So put, the consequences can [...] leads to discolored spots and dots. These patches are brown on white roses and white on red roses. Early damage to a cucumber fruit causes it to grow curved [...] strategy: they prick the upper cells of a plant and suck them dry. The drained cells then fill with air and take on a silvery color. Adjacent cells may also

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  high-end supermarkets and we want to offer a constant, safe and sustainable product. As the use of chemicals is under pressure and biological protection [...] more than 80%. The large infestation which was present was reduced and under control, and the application greatly contributed to the condition of the plants [...] based its farming methods on criteria that respect the environment and people, and the quality of its product. The company built its first greenhouses

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  on stems, leaves and fruits. Leaves and shoots wilt. On the lower leaves, blister-like white lesions occur, which later turn brown and may merge. The leaves [...] rot. Life cycle and appearance of Bacterial canker of tomato Clavibacter is seed-borne and tuber-borne and primary infection is mostly from infected propagation [...] protective clothing and gloves, disinfect tools and greenhouse structures Use a crop rotation in field crops of at least two years and alternate with a non-host

• Cotton leafworm

  species of economic importance. It originates in Egypt, and is currently found in Africa, the Canary Islands, the Middle East and parts of Mediterranean [...] covers the eggs with brownish-yellow hairs from her abdomen to make them less conspicuous and to protect them from desiccation. The cotton leafworm (Spodoptera [...] Coloration varies from grey to reddish or yellowish, with a median dorsal line bordered on either side by two yellowish-red or greyish stripes and small yellow

• Knowing & recognizing

  edition of Knowing and recognizing also includes new biopesticides and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to [...] crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well [...] illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  spend less time on plant protection. More importantly, we have better insight into the level of infestation and can see at a glance whether or not the natural [...] hectare company owned by Ruud Leerdam and Rob van Marrewijk. Barry has been using the Natutec Scout app since October 2019 and is very happy with how it works [...] can be made. In this era of viruses affecting both people and crops, that’s extremely important. There is no, or only limited opportunity for live contact

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug , armoured scales with Aphytis and Rhyzobug and spider mites with Spical Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol [...] reflects a broader shift toward sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture. Through innovative techniques and the embrace of biological control measures [...] Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates "Explotación

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

  May 15, 2025

  biosolutions space to discuss what’s new and, more importantly, what growers need to know to achieve success with products and approaches rising to the forefront [...] approach for managing aphids , including the myriad of bio and chemical solutions available and the affordability question. He considers whether pesticides [...] spider mites and tackles the same question with regard to western flower thrips in light of the fact that so many biosolutions currently exist and again, a