• Caterpillars

  damage crops. Most of them feed on nectar. In contrast, the caterpillars have biting and chewing mouthparts and can devour large amounts of plant tissue. Many [...] weakens plants and directly affects yield and quality. Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops [...] control Learn more about What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths form the order Lepidoptera

• Leaf miners

  quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host [...] the exception of ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be totally destroyed as a result of the direct damage [...] al areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops

• Botrytis

  Botrytis cinerea ) is part of the foot rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato the fungus [...] cinerea ) is a necrotrophic fungus, meaning that it excretes compounds that kill the plant cells and then uses the content of the plant cells as nutrients [...] cinerea ) is a commonly found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant

• Trianum-G

  uniformity. Crops Trianum-G can be used in most crops. Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-G is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for [...] grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens die. Strengthening of the plant Trianum-G improves [...] the formation of more root hairs, so that water and nutrients can be taken up better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop and better yields

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  profitability of a crop is based on the quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit [...] the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of the key [...] pests such as spider mites , thrips , aphids and mealy bugs . José Manuel Tafoya, junior production manager, the release of natural enemies of these pests

• Trianum-P

  uniformity. Crops Trianum-P can be used in most crops. Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-P is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for [...] grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens die. Strengthening of the plant Trianum-P improves [...] the formation of more root hairs, so that water and nutrients can be taken up better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop and better yields

• Greenhouse whitefly

  feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf [...] roses, gerbera and poinsettia. Damage symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This [...] proportion of sugar, and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the

• Predatory mites

  so knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select [...] your preference and the type of crop. Monitoring: Regularly monitor the pest and predatory mite populations to assess the effectiveness of biological control [...] agricultural and horticultural settings. These tiny arthropods are natural enemies of many plant-feeding mites and insects like spider mites , whitefly and thrips

• Parasitic wasps

  Biodiversity and ecosystem balance: The introduction of parasitic wasps into commercial growing environments can promote biodiversity, as the use of harmful [...] in the crop, which can enhance overall crop health and resilience. A diverse ecosystem often means fewer imbalances and outbreaks of specific pest species [...] population of harmful insects, making them valuable allies in horticulture and agriculture. Unlike chemical pesticides, parasitic wasps are natural and do not

• Fusarium wilt

  General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] cycle, is similar to that of most Fusarium species. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues of infected plants as chlamydospores [...] cereals and post-harvest decay. Fusarium oxysporum is the species causing vascular wilt. First the leaves turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant