Plant Health

natural approaches to plant health Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without [...] contributes to minimal susceptibility to opportunistic pathogens. Stored energy, lipids, and secondary metabolites Surplus photosynthetic energy leads to the storage [...] pest control fosters healthier and more resilient crops with minimal environmental impact. In conclusion, by reestablishing a systems approach to agriculture

The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition [...] diseases in check, thus minimizing crop damage and loss. Healthier crops often result in higher yields and better-quality produce, which translates to increased [...] This method, which leverages natural predators, parasites, and pathogens to manage pests and diseases, offers significant cost-saving benefits when incorporated

The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

non-chemical control measures, IPM makes it more challenging for pests to develop resistance. This strategic diversity in control tactics helps to preserve [...] which is easier to balance in the crop. This supports in lowering the risks of impact by drought, salinity, wind pests and diseases. In other words using [...] helps to mitigate risks. Resistance management IPM also plays a crucial role in resistance management by employing a multifaceted approach to control pests

Leaf miners

miner control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our leaf miner control products in action. More leaf miner control videos [...] miner population to erupt into serious numbers. In addition, the pesticides used to control leaf miners disrupt the biological control of other crop pests [...] cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants

Crop Protection

benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, [...] agents? Biocontrol agents refer to products and methods that are based on living organisms or their derivatives, to control pests and diseases. Unlike traditional [...] t interval – Safe to apply up to harvest with no waiting period. Low resistance risk – Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies. Supports

Neoseiulus cucumeris

instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears. The success of predatory mites in controlling [...] cucumeris is a valuable solution in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, where it acts as a natural enemy to help control thrips populations. Neoseiulus [...] search for food on the underside of leaves. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in the crop. Best conditions for use of Neoseiulus

Amblydromalus limonicus

potential in the control of invasive thrips species Performs effectively at lower temperatures as well Amblydromalus limonicus for pest control Amblydromalus [...] fluids from leaves, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblydromalus [...] colour can vary according to the prey eaten and they are sometimes greenish in colour when they take fluids from the leaves. Due to their size and colour they

Amblyseius swirskii

congregate in the axils of leaf veins to rest. Their colour can vary according to the prey eaten, and varies from almost lucent whitish to opaque white [...] y friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Amblyseius swirskii for pest control Amblyseius swirskii is used for the control of the following pests: [...] on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblyseius swirskii

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

healthy and continue to thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog and analyse data in real time. These [...] process and make it more efficient. Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production by [...] Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring

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