harm beneficial insects or other non-target species? Do beneficial microorganisms harm beneficial insects or other non-target species? No, beneficial…
livestock. Sunflower is classified as either an oil type or a confection (non-oil) type, each with its own distinct market. Sunflower hybrids vary in…
prevent Downey mildew Choose resistant cultivars Use a wide crop rotation with non-host crops Prevent a humid microclimate. Achieve this by lowering…
exchange between the root zone and the air above. Least toxic chemicals When the non-chemical tools are not fully capable to keep pest or disease…
viruses, or fungi, can be used to target specific pest species while leaving non-target organisms unharmed. Unlike chemical pesticides, which can have…
the symptoms to disappear. This still counts as a local, non-allergic reaction. Treatment of a non-allergic, local reaction Usually medical treatment…
predatory mites are natural enemies of various pests like thrips , whitefly , non-webbing spider mites and rust mites. Employed as a biocontrol agent,…
species. Also has an effect on eggs and larvae of whitefly , all stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European red mite, Panonychus ulmi ) and…
a crop rotation in field crops of at least two years and alternate with a non-host crop Apply deep-ploughing to stimulate the decay of crop residues…
Koppert Foundation Koppert established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable…
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