The leaf rollers use a leaf to conceal themselves and pupate. Caterpillars don’t always have to lock themselves into a cocoon: some species drop to the ground
importance. Spider mite is fast becoming resistant to pesticides. If you don’t have to use them as much, they will continue to be effective if the situation
brewing qualities of barley. Furthermore, mycotoxins are produced, of which DON (deoxynivalenol) is the best-known. The mycotoxins are toxic to mammals so
enough; infestations must always be prevented as much as possible. We certainly don’t skimp on the quantities of beneficials that we use.’ A well-organized approach
more aware of this. By Dutch standards, Koppert is an iconic company. Why don't we know about this?' This inspired Ruud and Hanneke to bring more attention
biological crop protection in agriculture Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados A dive into organic
sprinkling installation to protect their plants but often we see fields where we don’t have this option. Does this mean there is nothing we can do? Frost damage
stunted. Twigs and branches die and the foliage becomes thinner, but the trees don’t die of the disease. Olives: Scorch symptoms and desiccation of twigs and
of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and even nematicides, meaning they don’t lose their efficacy, when used complementary to chemical solutions. More
lost up to 50% of production on the affected mats. It all adds up, and I don’t want to be faced with another situation like that.’ The crop receives 20
