Knowing & recognizing

s and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to grow better and remain healthier. Koppert believes that sharing [...] with the necessary information to understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the [...] Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s

Artificially lit crops pollination advice

artificial lights. Grow light impact on pollination Using grow lights, especially during winter to extend daytime for plants, can lead to issues for bumblebees [...] aimlessly in the crop, it is advised to turn off grow lights well before sunset to encourage their return to the hive. LED lights and pollination Based [...] provide valuable advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various pollination methods to implementing smart strategies

Cabbage moth

of Cabbage moth The adult cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) has grey-brown to black forewings, with a kidney-shaped white-rimmed marking in the middle. [...] Several days after emerging from their pupae the female moths lay clusters of 20 to 100 eggs on the underside of leaves or elsewhere within the greenhouse structure [...] becoming steadily darker until they are a brown-black or sometimes even a purple colour. They are ridged and have a light network of markings. First instar

Rhizoctonia solani

fungus grows from plant to plant and from the soil upward, therefore the lowest plant parts are infected first. Plants that are generally growing well are [...] causes symptoms on all plant parts that are in or close to the soil. Early infection of the growing tips of the roots shortly after germination causes death [...] from there can grow upward. Lesions are brown and rot on fruits is brown, water-soaked and sunken. Late infection causes top leaves to curl up. The fruits

Rhyzobug FAQ

round and vary in colour from white to dark-brown. The scale is not connected to the body. What damage symptoms refer to armoured scales? No honeydew. The [...] evening. What is the best application time related to the pest level? As soon as the pest is detected. How do I apply the Rhyzobius lophanthae into the field [...] positive. Who can apply the product into the crop and is it safe to use? Everyone is able to apply Rhyzobug. It is safe for the user and no permits are required

Grey mould

weakened or damaged plants. How to prevent Grey mould Make sure the crop grows regularly with not too much vegetative growth, in order to maintain a microclimate [...] usually small round specks occur first, called ‘pocks’. These may or may not grow into larger grey-brown lesions. The symptoms on fruits, flowers and on various [...] Botrytis cinerea ) affects the fruit. In potted plants, the cuttings die due to carry-over infection from infected parent plants. Life cycle and appearance

Powdery mildew

and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only opening [...] pepper cultivars react to powdery mildew infection by dropping leaves that are not infected yet. It depends on the cultivar how soon after infection this [...] over small distances (limited time) mostly happens via workers’ clothing. How to prevent Powdery mildew Use resistant cultivars whenever available Extra

Atheta

When to use Atheta? Atheta is most effective when introduced preventatively, prior to the establishment of pest populations. How does Atheta work? Atheta [...] for up to 7 days. Typically, one application at the beginning of the growing cycle, and a small re-application at each transplant is sufficient to enable [...] release into a variety of growing situations, (ex. beds, pots, seedling/cutting propagation areas, etc.). Due to their ability to move quickly, fly when needed

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

the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon [...] bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number [...] abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop

Parasitic wasps

crops throughout the growing season. Biodiversity and ecosystem balance: The introduction of parasitic wasps into commercial growing environments can promote [...] outbreaks of specific pest species. How do parasitic wasps control pests? Parasitic wasps employ two primary methods to control pests: parasitization and [...] body or attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitic wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae begin to feed on the host pest