• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  Embracing change Lukas Locher, a fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to organic farming and biological crop protection .

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  While plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a

• Predatory insects

  Predatory bugs Predatory bugs are beneficial insects crucial for natural pest control in agriculture. Equipped with piercing mouthparts, they actively hunt and feed on various harmful pests, helping t

• Biological Pest Control

  Biocontrol explained Biological pest control, often referred to as biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to m

• Beneficial microorganisms

  What are beneficial microorganisms? Beneficial microorganisms, also known as beneficial microbes, are microorganisms that provide positive effects to their environment, including various biological sy

• Parasitic wasps

  What are parasitic wasps? Parasitic wasps are small insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they lay their eggs inside or on harmful pest insects.

• Beneficial nematodes

  What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized by their unsegmented, cylindrical bodies,

• Nutemia

  Use Nutemia as an alternative source of food for build-up and maintenance of generalist predatory mite populations ( Amblyseius swirskii , Amblyseius andersoni , Amblydromalus limonicus , Neoseiulus c

• Stingray 25

  Stingray 25 increases plant vigour and nutrient uptake resulting in a more nutritious, vigorous and stress-tolerant plant. Crops Fruiting vegetables, leafy vegetables, root and tuber vegetables, pome

• Crop Protection

  Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential in a