New parasitic wasp mix detects first signs of aphid infestation

outer layer of the label can be used to fix the container around a wire or a plant stem, for example. Valuable solution Product manager Tim Bossinga expects

Bumblebee hives with a sustainable future

Growers using Natupol hives soon turned to biological solutions to control pests and diseases, and took decisive steps to keep their produce free of chemical

Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armoured scales

detected. You apply it in the evening and tap the beetles directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha (for outdoor cultivation) in several applications depending

Navigating the energy efficiency, greenhouse lighting and pollination success

ventilation in combination with heating to lower humidity and activate the plants to create optimal conditions for bumblebees. A relative humidity of 80% [...] also impact on humidity levels. It is therefore advisable to activate the plant by means of a heating pipe to lower the humidity around the flowers in the

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New strain of green peach aphid Myzus persicae needs more aggressive beneficial insects

greenhouses. Research by Wageningen University Research Centre showed that the pest was much less sensitive to flonicamid. ‘As a result our protocol was no longer

Agro Care delivers the first Fair Trade tomatoes to the Dutch market

Africa People and the environment are a priority for Desert Joy. The company plants new trees and, just like Agro Care in the Netherlands, invests in promoting

Koppert’s functional labels give products a new look worldwide

label. You just peel it off and stick to a trellis, drain or part of the plant. The bright colour makes it easy to detect in the crop.’ The changes apply

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first 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 to

Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

There are many oak trees in the forests and plantations around Doetinchem. Marc van Rijswijk is the spokesman for Buha, the implementing organization for the Municipality of Doetinchem whose responsib