• Pepino mosaic virus

  January 1, 1970

  Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is the use of cross-protection with a mild strain, such as V10 . What is V10? V10 is a mild strain of Pepino Mosaic Virus used [...] provides moderate protection against PepMV US1. This approach is based on the principle of cross-protection, where: A mild virus strain occupies the plant [...] What is Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV)? Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is one of the most economically significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production

• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  August 18, 2021

  Cost The cost of biological control per season is comparable to and often lower than chemical control. Eco-friendly Companies can capitalize on marketing an [...] unable to reach. Resistance Management Biological control helps to avoid the risk of resistance to pesticides. [...] applications delivers a cleaner, safer berry to the final consumer. Worker Safety 100% safe for employees and customers. Crop workers can apply ad work with biological

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  January 1, 1970

  Trianum, levels of Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole [...] control on the farm. Hendriks releases Montdorensis every week on half of his crop – the even rows one week, the odd rows the next. He hangs a sheet of insect [...] lot of vigour and is suited to exposure levels above 180 micromol. But the variety has a slightly weaker root base than other varieties. ‘This is another

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 18, 2024

  many challenges, constantly adapting to changing conditions. One of these challenges is managing pest and disease pressure while maintaining productivity [...] solutions, growers are more flexible in adapting their harvesting schedules based on labor availability, ensuring efficient and timely harvesting operations [...] plans in response to these changing weather conditions, minimizing the risk of crop damage or loss. Biological crop protection offers many advantages.

• Biological Pest Control

  January 1, 1970

  no health risks to humans or domestic animals, making them a safer option. Types of biological pest control There are three primary types of biological [...] biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance of ecosystems [...] the establishment of self-sustaining populations, augmentative control focuses on short-term, targeted interventions. This method is often used in agricultural

• Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

  November 6, 2023

  in the Tarn-et-Garonne, region of France. Here he grows organic apples on 5 hectares used for baby compotes, and plums on 2 hectares. He started his orchard [...] the spring and there was less need for trapping to reduce the pressure.’ Michel reports that the benefit of using Capirel nematodes is that it can also [...] The sprayer is filled halfway and the bucket with the nematodes is injected into the preparation. And finally, we complete the volume of water to correspond

• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  January 1, 1970

  cultivation is often challenged by onion fly ( Delia antiqua ). The larvae of the onion fly can cause significant damage to the roots and bulbs of onions and [...] grower in Rutten (NL), is one such grower who has witnessed the positive impact of these beneficial nematodes. The challenge of onion fly infestation Michiel's [...] Michiel's primary challenge is the Delia antiqua , female onion flies lay their eggs near the base of onion plants. Hatching from the eggs, the larvae

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  January 1, 1970

  Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which [...] nature Since the establishment of Società Agricola Gandini Antonio in the 1950s, the company has based its farming methods on criteria that respect the e [...] allows us to offer a consistent quality that is safe and sustainable all year round on our 14 hectares of high-tech greenhouses and other production sites

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  contaminates a new crop, and so on. Not to worry – there are several ways to minimize the internal contamination risks. Spider mite occurs in hotspots [...] infestation from spreading to the rest of your organization. It’s only likely to be a real challenge when the infestation is really bad. However, the following [...] visitors. Spider mites are so small that they can very easily be transferred on tools, machinery, and containers. Make sure to clean such items as soon as

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  Botrytis is an above-ground fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions [...] crop, and disposing of affected parts in a plastic bag. Focusing on plant resilience has a lot of benefits and reduces the chances of the fungus taking hold [...] powder on leaves, flowers, fruit, or the stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of these