Thrips can cause severe problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control
leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) is highly polyphagous and thus lives on many host plants such as chrysanthemum, gerbera, gypsophila, celery, sweet pepper
different families serve as suitable hosts for this whitefly. It occurs on many crops, including aubergine, beans, cucumber, sweet pepper, tomato, roses
grows in a wide temperature range (10-34°C), at a pH between 4 and 8, in many types of growing media. Effect on Nutrition use efficiency Significant efforts [...] Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22 to increase plant growth by solubilizing many plant nutrients from their solid phase compounds (e.g. Rock Phosphate, MnO
extension officers and other stakeholders. Pesticide use not sustainable What many farmers may not know is that pests like Tuta absoluta , which have a short [...] are at an increased risk of developing resistance to insecticide use. In many countries that have fought this scourge, for instance South America, pesticide
beneficial nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Especially pests that are difficult to control and when chemicals [...] new host. Beneficial nematodes are an important aid in the fight against many kind of insect pests. Traditionally, they were mainly used against soil pests
was something different about this season though. This is a period where many farmers across Kenya adopted the use of a new and innovative seed dressing [...] product -Panoramix. With the two crops being major staple foods in the country, many farmers grow them either for subsistence or as a commercial activity. Whichever
Pseudococcus affinis) originates from South America, but can now be found in many parts of the world with a temperate climate. It has a very similar appearance
Predatory mites are often used preventively before a pest is known to be present. Many growers use them year-round, like a ‘standing army’ designed to combat the
biological control is because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules and insecticides. Together with Koppert, Don Sánchez Fresh has
