• Protected vegetables

  unique behaviors that make them exceptionally efficient in this vital task. Their fuzzy bodies attract pollen, allowing them to transport it from flower [...] these vegetable pests is an important step into understanding how to control them. Go to pest overview Biological pest control in vegetable crops Vegetable [...] cottony soft rot, and more. Learn about these diseases so you can identify them and take early precautions. Go to disease overview Disease control in vegetable

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 4, 2023

  leave any harmful residue on crops, making them safe for the growers who handle them and those who consume them. As a result, nematodes contribute to the [...] unlike chemical pesticides, which trigger an immune response in pests enabling them to adapt, nematodes remain highly effective over time. Free of concerns about

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  manual counting. Moreover, we can easily record our findings and quickly share them with each other or with the consultant. That also saves time.’ The Natutec [...] other pests. Koppert is working on making it possible to scan and recognize them. ‘We can already enter our counts. The map or graphs then show how the level

• Black leg of seedlings

  are chemically drawn to the growing roots of young plants and move towards them through the soil water. They infect the roots through small wounds, where

• Lesser house fly

  swarms above the ground at head height inside barns and hen houses, making them a particularly annoying deterrent for employees. Adult flies can spread many

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  carpocapsae nematodes effectively control pests by parasitizing and killing them, providing a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest management [...] be lethal Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high for

• Predatory insects

  beneficial insects known for their voracious appetite for various pests, making them valuable in biocontrol. There are different species of lacewings, but they [...] Once they find aphids, ladybugs use their specialized mouthparts to consume them. Ladybugs are known to be highly efficient predators, capable of consuming

• Biological Pest Control

  Biocontrol methods pose no health risks to humans or domestic animals, making them a safer option. Types of biological pest control There are three primary [...] rigorous testing to ensure they won't harm non-target species, and then release them into the affected area. For example, the introduction of the Australian lady

• Bumblebee pollination

  bumblebees have unique characteristics that make them exceptional at this task. Their large size allows them to carry larger pollen loads, ensuring enhanced

• Beneficial nematodes

  nematodes release enzymes to help digest and soften the host's cuticle, allowing them to enter. Symbiotic bacteria release: Once inside the insect host, the nematodes [...] effectiveness until the day of application Create a nematode suspension by mixing them with water following provided instructions In case of soil application: Ensure [...] various insects and play a crucial role in biological pest control , making them beneficial for agriculture and horticulture. These nematodes are not harmful