• Designed with growers in mind

  February 22, 2023

  easier to navigate the products and methods they need to use to achieve the best results in crop protection . Barcodes Barcodes have been added to all packaging [...] Nature Our mission is to work with nature and contribute to the health of people and the planet. The new branding was developed to reflect our mission [...] addition to the existing product icons that demonstrate the required storage conditions, a recycling icon was added to the design. This icon shows how to safely

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new [...] nematodes enter the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Photorhabdus [...] cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal

• Koppert bumblebee hives: fresh look, trusted quality

  June 19, 2023

  destination ready to do their valuable work in the best condition possible. Our product quality targets encompass five key aspects: the hive's design and ef [...] adapted their storage facilities to accommodate the needs of our bumblebees. Trucks are constantly monitored to identify any delays or unforeseen issues [...] Dedicated to quality However long the production process and logistic journey may be, we do everything possible to see that our pollinators reach their destination

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus [...] cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  March 1, 2025

  information is critical right now because this is the time to get a biocontrol plan in place, so crops are protected from the very start of the season. Jeremy [...] likely to encounter this spring, including the melon or cotton aphid , green peach or tobacco aphid , and the potato aphid , and how to identify them. This [...] magazine has been the industry’s voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  later, to allow the bumblebees to gather food. Position the hives evenly throughout the plot for maximum results. The recommended number of hives is dependent [...] 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 [...] before opening the little doors to give the bumblebees to time to become calm again. Transportation and shaking movements can make the bumblebees restless

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  orientation. To prevent bumblebees from flying aimlessly in the crop, it is advised to turn off grow lights well before sunset to encourage their return to the [...] better to close the hives as well. Bumblebees can fly and forage under artificial lighting but may struggle to orient themselves and return to the hives [...] before/after the shortest day), with an additional half-hour per week. For optimal pollination duration, you can connect the WBH-system to your climate

• Protected vegetables

  biocontrol, is a natural approach to pest management. Instead of resorting to chemical solutions, biocontrol leverages the power of living organisms to control [...] Learning more about these vegetable pests is an important step into understanding how to control them. Go to pest overview Biological pest control in vegetable [...] attract pollen, allowing them to transport it from flower to flower. Unlike honeybees, bumblebees possess the ability to perform "buzz pollination." By

• Vine mealybug

  General The vine mealybug Planococcus ficus belongs to the family Pseudococcidae, and is also known by the names Mediterranean vine mealybug and Grapevine [...] If the population is high, whole bunches of grapes can be colonized. The taste can also be affected. An infection by Planococcus ficus can make the plants [...] from the pupa. The male is smaller (1 mm), dark orange in color with long tail filaments and transparent wings and has no mouthparts. The female is larger

• Pepino mosaic virus

  Protection against PepMV with V10 An effective strategy to protect tomato crops against Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is the use of cross-protection with a mild strain [...] strain, such as V10 . What is V10? V10 is a mild strain of Pepino Mosaic Virus used in a controlled way to protect plants against more aggressive strains [...] What is Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV)? Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is one of the most economically significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production