Wherever a control measure is deemed necessary, a biological, biotechnical or physical control method must be used if available and effective.
Animal pests
Insecticides: Only green and yellow ingredients of the the IOBC-WPRS Pesticide Side Effect Database can be used, if justified by pest numbers exceeding established thresholds.
Diseases
Apply only fungicides following a risk assessment.
Weeds
Chemical herbicides must not be applied before sowing.