• Whitefly

  productive crops and prevent the spread of diseases. Biological control of whiteflies uses a combination of natural enemies and tools that target different [...] The larvae need a lot of nutrients for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess [...] under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips. Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Com

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 5, 2019

  entails the use of greenhouses or small tunnels. Crop protection activities are an important part of the production process. In view of the proximity to [...] tunnel” says Mrs. Mary Nyaga of Marp Farm. “I only made 2 sprays of insecticide over the entire 9 months period of the crop”, she says proudly. “I continued [...] management of plant pests and diseases using other organisms. The concept relies on an active human management role to achieve this and is an important component

• Tobacco whitefly

  transmission of viruses, including TYLCV in tomato. The consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies reduce the aesthetic value of crops. [...] peppers, yellowing of the flower stalks in gerbera, and serious yellowing of the leaves of French beans. Other symptoms include the appearance of chlorotic patches [...] its high level of resistance to many insecticides and its propensity for the transmission of viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Tobacco whitefly The tobacco

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes that the reduction of chemical methods [...] change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products is still the most important for him, regardless of whether they are traditional or organic. He [...] approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared

• Mealybugs and scales

  gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Characteristically [...] the honeydew with its sooty mould is usually the first sign of the presence of this type of pest. Among ornamental crops, ferns are particularly sensitive [...] yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological control of mealybugs and scales relies

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  October 11, 2018

  mouthparts, and a large number of them are important crop pests. Butterflies are usually more noticeable since most of them fly by day. Moths on the other [...] feeders and can severely retard the growth of young plants or reduce the aesthetic value of produce in case of cut flowers and fruits. Management a. Cultural [...] recent times, growers have experienced sustained infestation of their crop by caterpillars of various species. This has led to significant losses to their

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  per day. Because the development rate of the predatory mite is roughly twice that of the spider mite, the number of predatory mites increases rapidly, and [...] The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is by far the most important natural enemy of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used [...] feed on other prey. Feeding behaviour of Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis feeds on all stages of spider mites , but has a preference for

• How Trianum Helps Rose Growers Defeat Crown Gall and Maximize Crop Performance

  May 7, 2025

  production of cut-roses. Treatment of roses with TRIANUM results in higher yields per unit area and an improvement in quality of roses in terms of longer stems [...] 8, in many types of growing media. Effect on Nutrition use efficiency Significant efforts have been made to study the mode of action of Trichoderma harzianum [...] and quality of their crop. In previous local long-term trials in roses, consistent use of TRIANUM showed positive impact on the quality of rose stems,

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  adaptability of crops to challenging environmental conditions. Additionally, the use of our beneficial insects reduces the dependency on a wide array of conventional [...] widespread adoption of sustainable land use and soil management practices. The future of agricultural soil does not solely rest in the hands of governments or [...] celebrate World Soil Day 2023, the resonance of this year's theme, ‘Soil and Water,’ echoes the profound interdependence of these two vital elements in sustaining

• Healthy Soils, Healthy Crops with Koppert’s Comprehensive Soil Health Program

  September 16, 2024

  ultimately leading to their destruction. NoPath’s Key Modes of Action: Nopath has a broad range of modes of action that make it a holistic antifungal and anti-microbial [...] the following 4 ways: Alteration of microbial cell permeability, permitting the loss of macromolecules from the interior of the pathogen cell Interaction [...] flow of protons, affecting cellular activity. Damage of enzymatic cell systems, including those associated with energy production and synthesis of structural