Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

Temperature is the most crucial factor for population growth – the spider mite can develop at a temperature between 12°C and 40°C, with the speed of growth [...] three days, so the more you can do to lower the temperature, the more you can impair development. Air humidity is also important, as the spider mite like [...] cucumber. The presence of natural enemies also has a good inhibiting effect on population development. The predatory mites , which are the basis for the products

Pollination checklist tomato

higher temperatures, the bumblebees stop flying. From the moment, the bumblebees will occupy themselves with cooling the hive until the temperature drops [...] bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower (bite marks) [...] lengthy period, the hive and the colony may suffer damage. You should therefore position the bumblebee hive in the coolest spot, or at least in the shade, pa

Pollination checklist outdoor

it in the shadow of the crop. Ensure that the underside of the hive is kept dry. Keep the hive entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering [...] around the area to be pollinated. Protect the hive against strong winds. Position the hive in a sheltered spot, or weigh down the hive. Position the hive [...] following the recommendations shown below. The recommendations have also been collated and published in a booklet supplied together with the hive. Download

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Natutec biocontrol application devices

application methods. The right system for you Choosing the right system depends on the specific needs of your operations, particularly the surface area and [...] Natutec: empowering nature with technology! The Natutec product portfolio offers a broad range of application devices for the dispersal of beneficial organisms [...] sustainable agriculture. With decades of expertise and a deep commitment to innovation, we effectively integrate the latest technology with our natural products

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop [...] eggs.’ This corresponds with the explanation Sjaak received from consultant Ron Delissen and with what Koppert promised in the leaflet, he tells us. ‘Spidex [...] explain the added value of the new product to the market in very clear terms. Just like its predecessor more than fifty years ago, Spidex Vital has the full

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

plant protection, with a strong emphasis on prevention. The more pests we can keep out of the young plants, the better.’ Perfect results with controlling fungus [...] to keep the spray solution moving to ensure that the composition is homogeneous and the nematodes are distributed adequately and evenly over the crop.’ [...] growth During the 25 week propagation period, Floricultura applies an Entonem treatment every ten days for the first five weeks. In the interim, the crop is

Knowing & recognizing

s of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information to understand the interaction [...] Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s [...] giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

than 80%. The large infestation which was present was reduced and under control, and the application greatly contributed to the condition of the plants,’ [...] Zoboli explains. Growing with respect for nature Since the establishment of Società Agricola Gandini Antonio in the 1950s, the company has based its farming [...] criteria that respect the environment and people, and the quality of its product. The company built its first greenhouses in the ‘90s for growing tomatoes