Do you want to reduce pest damage to crops in a natural and effective way? Don't worry!

Within our range of products for the food industry, Domca, we understand the importance of protect your crops in a safe and environmentally friendly way. To this end, we present you with some options based on the use of natural products.

Find out how to keep your healthy and productive farms being respectful of nature.

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Advantages of using natural products in harvesting

Opting for the use of natural products to reduce the damage caused by crop diseases has a number of important advantages:

• Food security: When you use natural products to fight disease on your crops, you are protecting the safety of the food you eat. Harsh chemicals used in conventional pesticides can leave residues on the fruits and vegetables you grow, posing a health risk when consumed. Opting for natural methods of pest control ensures that you are producing food free of toxic residues.
• Respect for the environment: Natural products used to reduce the impact of diseases on crops are not only safe, but also environmentally friendly. Chemical pesticides can contaminate soil and water, negatively affecting biodiversity and aquatic ecosystems. In addition, these chemicals can kill beneficial insects that help control pests in a natural way. By choosing to use natural disease control products on your crops, you are contributing to the preservation of the environment by reducing pollution and protecting the biodiversity of the environment.
• Personal health: The use of chemical pesticides can have negative effects on human health, both in the short and long term. Exposure to these chemicals can cause skin irritation, respiratory problems and even serious diseases such as cancer. By using natural products to reduce the effect of crop diseases, you significantly reduce your exposure to toxic substances, protecting your health. In addition, by avoiding the use of harmful chemicals in your environment, you contribute to a safer and healthier environment for everyone.

So, to put it simply, the use of natural products to reduce the negative effects of pests and diseases on crops is the smartest option that benefits everyone from field to fork.

 

The best natural products for healthy crop development

The following is a selection of the best natural products that will help you protect your crops while respecting the environment.

 

Onion

The onion is an excellent fungal and bacterial controller, as well as being a natural insect and mite repellent thanks to its powerful smell. The natural compounds present in onions control the proliferation of mildew, botrytis and alternaria in crops such as tomato, cucumber and potato.

At Domca we have developed Agroallium Basic (Bulb extract of Allium cepa L. BASIC SUBSTANCE according to the European Regulation 1107/2009, art.23, concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market), used as fungicide in agriculture (potato, tomato and cucumber).

 

2. Copper

Copper is known for its fungicidal properties. It is effective against diseases such as mildew and rust.

You can use copper sulphate diluted in water and spray it on crops affected by one of these diseases.

Diluted copper sulphate adheres to the surface of the leaves and creates a protective barrier that will prevent fungal growth. It is important to apply it sparingly to avoid accumulations that can damage the soil in the long term.

 

3. Eggshell

Crushed egg shells are a simple but effective solution for repel snails and slugs.

These molluscs cannot glide over the sharp surfaces of the shells and therefore avoid crops where the shells have been dispersed.

 

4. Cilantro

Coriander is not only a delicious herb used in kitchens, but also a very popular herb in the kitchen. natural aphid and mosquito repellent.

In addition, their scent attracts beneficial insects such as ladybirds and parasitic wasps that will help to control pests naturally.

 

At DOMCA we are specialists in the development of natural products that improve the health of your crops.

With our products, By using a plant protection product, you can reduce the effect that diseases have on plants in an effective way, without endangering your health or the environment.

At DOMCA, we are committed to to offer you sustainable and respectful solutions with nature so that you can get better, residue-free harvests.
Get to know our Domca pre-harvest product range, designed with natural products, free of residues and harmless to health and the environment.

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