Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This [...] him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological [...] protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods can no longer be applied. "10 years ago, organic farming was miles ahead in terms of

Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

recognize damage of armoured scales Armoured scales can cause severe damage in your crop and can have a significant impact on your yield. It is therefore [...] aurantii ), Oleander scale ( Aspidiotus nerii ) and Rose scale. Rhyzobug can be applied in various crops like citrus, grapes, blueberries and kiwi. Also [...] recognize the damage in an early stage, so you can control the pest on time. For this, we have developed a dedicated page about mealybugs and scales with

Rhyzobug FAQ

and tap the ladybird adults on the plants. On which crops can Rhyzobug be used? Rhyzobug can be used in both greenhouse and outdoor crops, whenever armoured [...] lophanthae) What is Rhyzobug? Ryhzobug is a product with the predatory beetle Rhyzobius lophanthae and can be used against armoured scales. What does Rhyzobius [...] should be repeated once or twice Could Rhyzobug be combined with other products? Yes, with all other natural enemies. The combination with Aphytis, a parasitic

Horiver Rollertrap

leaf miner and fungus gnats in hot spots or places where high pressure can be expected, such as along gables, ventilation windows and (other) draughty [...] except for the 30 cm width which needs to be placed 40 cm above the crop To assist with placement, insert a rod or other expedient through the center opening [...] Rollertraps are at least at room temperature before placing them. The glue will be softer and the traps will unroll more easily. Application Place Rollertraps

Tobacco whitefly

symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and [...] feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf [...] damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting honeydew. This can have the following consequences:

Sugar cane

These are rich in sucrose and can reach heights of between two and six metres. The sucrose is extracted in mill factories to be processed into sugar or fermented [...] with the remainder made from sugar beet. As a tropical and subtropical crop, it requires plentiful rainfall for a period of more than six months per annum

Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

Michel reports that the benefit of using Capirel nematodes is that it can also be used as a preventive treatment in the autumn to reduce the pest pressure for [...] pests – a living, natural solution for their fruit. Koppert has been producing nematodes for horticultural purposes since 1986 and they are now being successfully [...] agriculture and Capirel nematodes helped a lot to control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly [...] Capsanem must be aimed at the top of the plant and run-off must be avoided. We honed our recommendations to try to affect Macrolophus less. It is a delicate [...] delicate balance, but Capsanem means chemical treatment can be avoided, which is the objective of many companies.’ The nematode protection method for Nesidiocoris

Bumblebee pollination

honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive crops need better pollination. Bumblebees [...] Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing [...] colonies with a long life span offer more pollination hours. Comparison trials showed Natupol colonies produced more brood and bees over a longer period

Protected vegetables

detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your scouting data which can be extended by uploading historical scouting observations [...] cultivation, IPM plays a pivotal role in ensuring both crop health and environmental sustainability. Understanding IPM IPM is a holistic and proactive [...] agricultural systems, ensuring that future generations can continue to farm and thrive. You might be looking for: Plant Pests Disease control Bumblebee p