Plaaginsecten en natuurlijke vijanden in de graanteelt

Integrated pest management in cereal crops reduces reliance on chemical insecticides since 2018, focusing on natural predators like ladybugs, hoverflies, and parasitic wasps to control aphids and grain beetle larvae. Monitoring involves regular field inspections, damage thresholds (e.g., <30% stem infestation during flowering, aphid-to-predator ratio <10), and data recording. Crop rotation, resistant varieties, and habitat creation for beneficial insects support sustainable, effective pest control.