Plant Disease Management

Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

While plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affects plants, insect pathogenic nematodes or beneficial nematodes play an important role [...] role in the biological control of many pests. Especially pests that are difficult to control and when chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. [...] below ground to protect crops against pests. And unlike chemical pesticides, which trigger an immune response in pests enabling them to adapt, nematodes remain

Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

when thrips occurred seasonally, the pest is increasingly becoming an all-year-round pest. Thrips cause damage to plants by pricking cells on the surface of [...] Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Ideal for the management of insect pests resistant to chemical insecticides. Safe for other natural enemies of pests. Compatible [...] negative economic consequences, especially for ornamental crops. Unlike pests such as spider mites , whitefly , and aphids , which have all the developmental

The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

that is favourable for plant development and unfavourable for pests and diseases. It places a strong emphasis on preventing pest issues before they become [...] economic damage caused by a pest or disease. This approach ensures a smart use of resources, maximizing the effectiveness of pest management efforts economically [...] savings by preventing potential pest infestations before they escalate. IPM's adaptability to diverse environments and pest scenarios enables the customization

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

Amazone Plants are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection [...] growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the plants in 14 [...] biological plant protection since it was founded. However, its highly automated production system makes this type of plant protection complex. The plants in the

Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

thrips in the crop. Thrips are still a major pest in a many greenhouse crops in Kenya. Thrips damage plants by sucking out cells on the leaf surface. This [...] silver-grey spots on the leaves where the plant cells have been destroyed and reduces the production potential of the plant. At high infection levels red spots [...] infesting individual plants. Therefore, successful management of thrips is a matter of maintenance and vigilance. First, inspect any planting material you import

Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

nematode complex. Farmers realize devastating crop losses due to this insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated [...] initiated to provide farmers with a host of sustainable and reliable pest control solutions. Tomato is the second most important vegetable crop in terms of [...] nematode complex. Farmers realize devastating crop losses due to this insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated

A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

suppression in the soil forms the key to a healthy and vigorous plant. A healthy plant with good resistance levels is less susceptible to below the ground [...] fungus Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22 is key to healthy plants. TRIANUM protects the plant from attack by pathogens through different mechanisms such [...] yield reduction, wilting, yellowing, rotting, leaf fall, stunting and even plant death. Soil-borne diseases occur due to a reduction in the biodiversity of

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

Biological pest control minimizes the use of harmful chemicals and promotes sustainable agricultural practices that can be implemented in open field crops [...] in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula [...] eness of conventional methods, due to the resistance generated by these pests, Chula Brand began to develop its biological control programs in cooperation

Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

Pest or pathogen resistance is increasingly becoming a significant challenge in agriculture worldwide. Resistance happens when a pest or disease builds [...] protection solution controls a pest or disease. For example, if a pesticide blocks only one characteristic of the pest, there is an increased likelihood [...] likelihood of resistance development. Pest and disease resistance: What is happening? The individual pests and diseases themselves do not become resistant, but