Wherever a control measure is deemed necessary, a biological or biotechnical control method must be used if available and effective.
Pests
White flies: Treatments are permitted when threshold: (honey dew damage on leaves or fruits) is surpassed.
Lepidoptera: Application of selective products (e.g. Bt, IGR) where available and effective, is mandatory instead of broad-spectrum products.
Weeds
Priority must be given to mechanical weed control in open fields.