Acaricide for Mites: How Rutaceae Extracts Help Control Spider Mites
Acaricide options have narrowed considerably. Several conventional active substances have been withdrawn from the European market, resistance in Tetranychus urticae is documented against most remaining chemical families, and the short generation time of spider mites means that any new molecule is under selection pressure from the moment it is introduced. At the same time, spider […]
Natural Insecticides: How Nettle and Chia Extracts Act Against Crop Pests
Interest in botanical insecticides has grown for reasons that have little to do with fashion. The number of authorised conventional active substances in the European Union has fallen substantially over the last two decades, resistance has developed in most economically important pests, maximum residue limits demanded by retailers are increasingly stricter than those set by […]
Spider Mites in Crops: How to Detect and Control Them Effectively
Spider mites are among the few pests capable of taking a crop from apparently healthy to visibly damaged in under three weeks. Their size works against the grower: at 0.4–0.5 mm, a founding population is effectively invisible during routine crop walks, and by the time stippling and webbing are obvious from the row, several overlapping […]
How to Control Whitefly in Vegetable Crops Organically
Whitefly is among the most economically damaging insect pests in protected and outdoor vegetable production worldwide. Its combination of rapid reproduction, cryptic feeding behaviour, broad host range and capacity to transmit plant viruses makes it a persistent challenge for crop protection programmes in tomato, pepper, cucumber, lettuce, courgette and numerous other horticultural crops. For growers […]
Botanical Bioinsecticides: How Garlic, Thyme and Cinnamon Extracts Work
The search for effective and sustainable alternatives to chemical phytosanitary products has accelerated the development of botanical bioinsecticides – active substances derived from plant extracts capable of controlling agricultural pests without leaving harmful residues in soil, water or produce. Among the most studied and commercially viable are extracts of garlic, thyme and cinnamon, three natural […]
Integrated Pest Management: The Key Strategy for European Agriculture
What is Integrated Pest Management Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a crop protection strategy that combines different control methods with the aim of reducing the use of chemical crop protection products without compromising crop productivity. Unlike traditional systems based solely on chemical treatments, IPM relies on prevention, pest monitoring, biological control, and agronomic crop management. […]
Veganic’s Integrated Grapevine Protection at the Beginning of the Vegetative Cycle
The beginning of the vegetative cycle is one of the most critical stages in vineyard disease management. As the vine resumes physiological activity and new tissues develop, young shoots and leaves become highly susceptible to fungal infections. During this stage, vineyard protection strategies must focus on structured, preventive approaches that strengthen plant resilience, optimize crop […]
Common Agricultural Pests ▶️ Complete Guide
Common Agricultural Pests: Identification, Damage, and Control Strategies In short: In agriculture, a pest is any organism that damages crops and reduces their yield or quality — most commonly insects, mites and nematodes, but also weeds and disease-causing pathogens. Common agricultural pests include aphids, caterpillars, whiteflies, thrips, spider mites and root nematodes, and they are […]
Guide to Entomopathogenic Nematodes
Beneficial Nematodes for Soil Pest Control: Complete Guide What Are Entomopathogenic Nematodes? Entomopathogenic nematodes are tiny soil-dwelling worms that serve as biological agents for pest control. Unlike plant-parasitic nematodes, these nematodes actively seek out insect pests, penetrate their hemocoel, and release symbiotic bacteria that kill the host within 24–72 hours. Their life cycle includes infective […]
Biological pest control techniques
Biological Pest Control: What It Is, Types, and How to Apply It in Organic Farming What is biological pest control? Biological pest control is a plant health management strategy that uses living organisms — such as predators, parasitoids, or pathogens — to reduce agricultural pest populations. It is a fundamental tool in organic farming and […]
