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 IOBC-WPRS Pesticide Side Effect Database are to be used, if justified by pest numbers exceeding established thresholds.
Diseases
Foliar fungicides must not be applied in the autumn.
Apply only fungicides following a risk assessment.
Weeds
Chemical herbicides must not be applied before sowing.