• Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  March 9, 2022

  away. In some cases, we have to take curative action and extract the nests. But, on balance, Entonem makes a big difference to us in the fight against the [...] Venray: Entonem nematodes make a big difference in the fight against oak processionary caterpillars In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in [...] Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as a curative measure against the oak processionary caterpillar for several years,’ explains Joep van Bergeijk, coordinator

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar . The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees [...] treated a total of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps last summer, to help it [...] it to determine how many oak processionary caterpillar moths were still present in areas where different management methods have been used. ‘With that

• Biological control of thrips in leek with Orius

  November 2, 2023

  for many growers. As a result growers are increasingly searching for alternative methods. Pascal Staaks, Agri Account Manager, states, "A few years ago [...] natural enemies, a preventive approach is crucial to stay ahead of pest insects. "We have conducted trials in the Netherlands for 3 years, and we've seen [...] relatively easy and requires only two to three applications in addition to planting the banker plants. Subsequently, it's a matter of monitoring, providing peace

• Effective control of foliar grapevine diseases with Tiagan

  being introduced to additional European grape-growing markets and the United States. Development Tiagan has been developed through years of dedicated research [...] ). Tiagan is based on a novel biological active ingredient derived from a single-celled, non-pathogenic amoeba. The lysate of a specific strain, Willaertia [...] and is developed to ensure consistent quality and performance. Tiagan supports sustainable agriculture and IPM with effective disease control and a low

• Oak processionary moth

  ea ), is a major pest of oak in many European countries. The common and scientific names of this moth refer to the behaviour of the larvae to form long [...] during the day leaving at night in a characteristic procession to feed in the canopy of the trees. If the leaves on a tree become scarce, the larvae move [...] However, this is usually less of a problem as the trees normally recover from this. More important is the health risk posed to both human and animal health

• Cherry fruit fly

  fruit fly is 3.5-5 mm long. It has a black body with yellow markings on the head and the thorax, and transparent wings with a distinctive pattern of dark, [...] larvae are up to 6 mm long and translucent white; the puparium is 3-4 mm long and pale yellowish brown. The adults usually appear from late May to early June [...] singly beneath the skin of a ripening fruit. They hatch after 1-2 weeks and the larvae feed on the flesh of the developing fruit for about four weeks.

• Ephedrus cerasicola

  might be better to switch to an appropriate single species product ( Aphilin , Aphipar , Aphipar-M or Ervipar ). Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] parasitic wasp will develop. Before the development of the larva has ended, it spins a cocoon inside the aphid. This causes the parasitized aphid to swell and harden [...] products Aphiscout Expand all items How to use Ephedrus cerasicola The parasitic wasp Ephedrus cerasicola is available in a bottle ( Aphiscout ) Peel off the

• Cerall Brochure

  carried out, to ensure a precise application, to avoid underdosing, for example. Storage / Shelf life At 4-8°C: up to 3 months At 20°C: a maximum of 1 [...] seeds. The product is a seed coating: the seeds are treated prior to sowing. Cerall remains effective on stored seeds for up to one year after application [...] crop also in a later stage. For most of these diseases, seeds are the primary carrier of the infection. Cerall offers a powerful weapon to protect the seeds

• Summer fruit tortrix

  masses of up to 150 individual eggs primarily on leaves. First instar larvae hatch in 8-20 days and feed beneath a silk web on the underside of a leaf. Later [...] and complete development by feeding on buds and young leaves. The adult females have a wingspan of 18-22 mm. The forewings are greyish brown to orange brown [...] fruit flesh to form large irregular patches. These feeding areas become an even russet colour and the fruits may become unmarketable. Damage to the surface

• Recognising the power of agriculture

  November 22, 2022

  diseases, increasing exposure to heat stress and contributing to soil erosion as a result of stronger winds. Closely related to climate change is the issue [...] an integral part of the solution to our climate crisis. We have the opportunity to pivot to regenerative agriculture. To break the cycle of producing food [...] planet and to transition to a whole food systems approach that benefits the climate, our health, biodiversity and social justice. Let’s imagine a future in