About bumblebees

bumblebees and honeybees Bumblebees are active at low temperatures near 10°C, while honeybees become active at higher temperatures Bumblebees are active on [...] on cloudy, foggy, and rainy days. Honeybees are less active at low light levels Bumblebees work earlier in the morning and later into the evening hours [...] natural life cycle of the bumblebee is copied under laboratory conditions at our production facilities. In this way, we provide the best conditions that

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Aphelinus abdominalis

Aulacorthum solani ) The natural enemy Aphelinus abdominalis is available at Koppert as Aphilin . Aphelinus abdominalus products Aphilin Expand all items [...] slabs or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Make sure the material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate [...] black mummy. The adult wasp appears through an irregularly serrated hole at the posterior end of the mummy, on which the aphid’s antennae and cornicles

Corn earworm

Adults of corn earworm are nocturnal, since they react to light radiation at night and are attracted to light traps, especially using ultraviolet light [...] corn. The larvae feed on the hairs of the young corn and on the young kernels at the tip of the cob. During the third instar, the larvae turn cannibalistic

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector,’ says co-manager at SCEA, Bélinda Gaillet. ‘Capsanem appealed to us due to its biological protection [...] have tried several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment robot [...] biologically very close to Nesidiocoris . Therefore, Capsanem must be aimed at the top of the plant and run-off must be avoided. We honed our recommendations

Quad

introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge from [...] The best position is on a horizontal platform just above the ground Wait at least for half an hour after placing the hives before opening the flight holes [...] best strategy for your situation Environmental conditions Quad performs best at ambient temperatures of between 12-30°C (keep out of sun on days with temperatures

Natupol Excel

introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge from [...] plants, in such a way that the hive is exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive before opening the hive entrance [...] strategy for your situation Environmental conditions Natupol Excel performs best at ambient temperatures between 12-30°C. Pay attention to advice for best practice

Spidex Vital Plus

sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spidex [...] situation. Environmental conditions Phytoseiulus persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F

Long-tailed mealybug

bug is easily recognized by the long, posterior tail filaments, which are at least the length of the body itself. The length of the other filaments is [...] female bears live young, depositing already hatched first instars which are at first kept beneath the body in a network of fine waxy threads. Over two or