making the exciting yet challenging shift to organic farming and biological crop protection . This transition required Lukas to question traditional approaches [...] providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional crop protection methods. In conclusion, Lukas Locher's journey represents the [...] potential of organic farming and the integration of beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates challenges and celebrates successes, his story
than 100-150 per plant), and a weak crop. More delicate types of tomato are more susceptible to damage. In tomato there may be fruit deformations during [...] Consumption of plant sap, however, can cause damage to crops such as certain varieties of tomato, and gerbera. Conditions that promote the onset of such [...] gerbera is therefore not recommended, and care should be taken in cherry tomato crops. Life cycle of Macrolophus pygmaeus The life cycle of Macrolophus pygmaeus
trapping male tomato leaf miner moths in combination with Pherodis Tuta absoluta . Pests Tomato leaf miner moth ( Tuta absoluta ). Crops Tomato. Mode of action [...] distributed along the walkway and plant rows. Timing During the entire cropping period. Combined use Use in combination with Pherodis Tuta absoluta . Storage
wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the [...] period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works [...] all, chemicals put so much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite activity of
on crops such as cotton, sorghum, tomato, sweet corn, beans, soybeans, tobacco, sunflowers and various fruit crops. Among greenhouse crops, tomato is