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NatuGro in strawberry

carried out in the United States from 2015-2018. Trial locations were located in the three major strawberry producing regions in California (Watsonville/Salinas [...] R&D centres in every part of the world. Continuous research brings new insights: the level of disease suppression in the soil, for example, is extremely [...] improve disease suppression in the soil with products from the NatuGro system. The beneficial bacteria and fungi, extracts, and acids in these products promote

Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

breaching the monocultures of the oak and stimulating the natural enemies of the oak processionary caterpillar. As already stated, the use of nematodes is an [...] oak trees in the forests and plantations around Doetinchem. Marc van Rijswijk is the spokesman for Buha, the implementing organization for the Municipality [...] ‘We think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in consultation

Amylorid™ Biological Fungicide

*Not registered for use in California. Availability AMYLORID Biological Fungicide is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: AL, [...] additives as specificed in label. Please refer to Crop-Specific Directions located in the product label. Timing Apply Amylorid™ preventively in low to medium disease [...] as a foliar spray, a directed or banded spray, a soil or plant drench, as an in-furrow application, or through chemigation. Compatibility Amylorid™ can be

Tomato looper

prolegs, instead of the normal five and therefore the caterpillar moves with the same looping motion as an inchworm (geometrid). The cocoon is usually attached [...] white marks on the forewing that sometimes overlap each other. The hindwings are brown. The body is brown and hairy and, when at rest, the hairy dorsal plume [...] General The golden twin-spot moth or tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) belongs to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

calm to the farm.’ He states that the weather conditions have been favourable up to now. But, he says, the summer is yet to come. ‘Later on in the season [...] game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits.’ [...] can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control

Nature's Perfect Pollinator

Farms: A Success Story Worth the Buzz Rearing the Best: The Process Behind Our Hives The natural life cycle of the bumblebee is replicated under laboratory [...] experience in the industry, our expertise is not merely a selling point - it's a guarantee. When you choose Koppert, you're partnering with the leader in sustainable [...] hives per year to clients around the globe. This extensive output positions us as the largest producer of pollinators in the world. Our well-established operations

Natutec Drone Leaflet - Koppert

developed the Natutec Drone in less than two years. Nevertheless, the technology will be launched commercially in the United States this year. The right ratio [...] expectations of efficient Natutec Drone The technique is efficient and works, but the challenge is in organizing the drones while they disperse beneficials [...] surface.’ The test the costs of dispersal via drones had to be lower than the flights in the hangar in Valkenburg also gave good outcomes. costs of manual

Aphidius colemani

of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae. This gives the wasp the information about whether the aphid is the right species [...] deposit an egg in an aphid in which four larval instars subsequently develop. Once larval development is complete the larva spins a cocoon inside the aphid [...] Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis

Pepino mosaic virus

– that causes the infection is one them. The moment in the crop cycle when the infection takes place is another factor that might have an important impact [...] observed. In Europe, the Chilean strain (CH2) is dominant and present in 90% of the infections. If more strains are found in case of infection, the infection [...] impact on the damage that is caused. For instance, an infection early in the season, when the plant does not yet bear fruit, will typically cause less losses