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

  critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe. Future [...] . He emphasizes that the correct application of methods is essential for achieving optimal results. Koen's perspective highlights that effective crop [...] traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious choice

• Stable fly

  pathogens between animals including the bacteria that cause anthrax, leptospirosis and anaplasmosis, the viruses that causes equine infectious anemia (EIA) and [...] broader abdomen that displays several dark spots in a “checkerboard” pattern; and, most significantly, they have long, piercing mouthparts that protrude from [...] fitting moniker, as these flies are the only members of the Muscidae family that feed on mammalian blood (particularly cattle and horses, humans, and pigs

• Mealybugs and scales

  Mealybugs and scale insects are persistent pests that feed on plant sap, weakening crops and producing honeydew that leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce [...] However, it is mainly the great quantity of honey-dew that causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew [...] control of mealybugs and scales relies on natural enemies and monitoring tools that target different pest stages: Parasitic wasps Lacewings Predatory beetles

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  ion, it is very important that all plants reach the end of their cycle with a high level of plant health and vigour so that the harvesting machine can [...] of producing and we decided to introduce new means that help protect the roots. It was in this way that we first learned about Trianum-P, a biological solution [...] Agrícola Militão highly values the fact that Trianum is a 100% natural product, authorized for organic farming and that it does not leave residues on fruit

• Bugs

  Biological control of bugs combines targeted monitoring and natural enemies that reduce pest pressure and prevent outbreaks: Beneficial nematodes Parasitic [...] This distinguishes them from beetles , which have hard, leathery forewings that meet, but do not overlap, in the dorsal midline. Some bugs produce a pungent [...] also cause tissue damage and deformed growth as a result of toxic substances that they inject into plants while feeding.

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  benefit of Entonem is that nematodes kill fewer other caterpillars , which means they are less harmful to biodiversity. This is something that is high up on the [...] have been generally positive. ‘The trees that we have treated have been 90% cleared. What is interesting is that avenues running east to west are typically [...] still have some nests. It is possible that there has been more drift during spraying in those places, which means that the nematodes are more easily blown

• Flies

  are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation. Species that can cause damage or nuisance, are [...] Biological control of flies combines targeted monitoring and natural enemies that reduce both larval and adult populations: Beneficial nematodes Predatory [...] greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants

• Almond

  and the Indian subcontinent. The name also refers to the tree’s edible seed that is nowadays extensively produced around the world. The almond belongs to [...] subgenus distinguishes itself from others because of ridges on the shell that surrounds the seed.

• Kiwi

  kiwi or Chinese gooseberry are all names that refer to the edible berries of various species of woody vines that belong to the genus Actinidia . The so-called

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  ly controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned about Koppert's [...] solutions. Since then, both companies have maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado [...] brown spiders, crystalline spiders, worms and ants, as well as root diseases that cause a reduction in the yield of avocado trees and economic losses due to