• Bugs

  resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed [...] of bugs Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation, discoloration, and [...] bug control is key to maintaining healthy, high-quality crops. Biological control of bugs combines targeted monitoring and natural enemies that reduce pest

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  solanacearum is a quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant in tropical [...] The vascular stem tissue is coloured brown and when the stem is cut, bacterial slime oozes from the wound. This is the way to distinguish it from Verticillium [...] xylem vessels. In potato, it is tuber-borne. Spread from plant to plant results from bacteria moving from the roots of infected plants to neighbouring plants

• Leaf miners

  leaf miner species that cause damage in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among [...] species in this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species that cause most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate [...] temperate regions. Leaf miner damage Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining

• Plant Disease Management

  organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological control is to reduce [...] healthy soil is crucial. Soil that is well-draining and nutrient-rich provides a solid foundation for plants to thrive. Healthy plants, in turn, are more [...] What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing

• Caterpillars

  species cause damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest [...] The caterpillars mostly pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae [...] name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are

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• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  need to shift strategy in any way. We have greater insight into what is happening in the crop and how natural enemies are developing, allowing us to implement [...] exceeds the threshold, it’s a signal to the grower that he needs to take action. This is how Barry Enthoven of Lema Tomaten in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands sees [...] greenhouses, which is programmed into the app, allows us to see where an infestation is and how it is evolving. It also allows us to see if the natural

• Two-spotted spider mite

  urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Spider mite damage Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the host [...] the females, with a body that is narrower and more pointed at the rear. Colour is very variable: from light yellow or orange to dark yellow or brown.The [...] leaves to dry up and fall off the plant. How to prevent spider mite Preventing spider mites in your crop involves several strategies. Firstly, it is important

• Beetles

  beetles Beetles can cause serious damage in many greenhouse and field crops by feeding on leaves, roots, or fruits, leading to reduced growth and yield loss [...] beetle control Learn more about What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account [...] well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult

• Knowing & recognizing

  information to understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage they can [...] company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The need for knowledge [...] increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to grow better and remain healthier. Koppert believes that sharing this knowledge can play an