Manual Wireless Beehome

transmitter in a dry spot in the shade (as a preventative action, pay attention to potential damp problems by avoiding points in the greenhouse where drops of [...] will be used in the text. If the LED on the printed circuit-board (PCB) (appendix 1) does not illuminate (= pulse), the • symbol ‘-’ will be used in the [...] rs in such a way that the signal can be transmitted just above the plants. 14 5.2 Receiver Positioning of the receiver Place the Natupol hive in the

Caterpillars

left intact. Flowers, fruits and growing tips can also be eaten by larger caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making [...] other insects. Many of the butterfly species that are active during the day can be strikingly colourful while moth flying at night are usually inconspicuously [...] damage crops. Most of them feed on nectar. In contrast, the caterpillars have biting and chewing mouthparts and can devour large amounts of plant tissue. Many

Tomato russet mite

the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the plant family Solanaceae may be affected to a [...] turn a rusty brown colour, and in serious cases they may snap. The fruit can also be affected, and when this happens in tomatoes, the skin becomes coarse [...] They are cream to orange-yellow in colour, wedge-shaped and very small (roughly 0.17 mm in length), with males being slightly smaller than the females

Deltatrap

into the trap. Once in the trap they get stuck in the glue and are easy to detect, count and identify. Trapping males also aids in reducing the number [...] capsule in the middle of the sticky insert at the bottom of the trap Application Hang the traps approximately 10 cm above the crop in a location where they [...] they can easily be inspected (e.g. along the centre aisle of the greenhouse) Distribute the traps as evenly as possible over the area, in order to avoid

Cyclamen mite

leaves, where the humidity is highest and they are protected from direct sunlight. In such spots, they are difficult to observe. Damage occurs in localized [...] the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. Gerbera flowers deform and discolour [...] Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their host. Tarsonemids like the cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) can occur both on vegetable

Orius insidiosus

beneficial insect has been widely utilized in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in various agricultural and horticultural crops worldwide. Both [...] insidiosus is available in bottles ( Thripor-I ) Shake bottle gently before use Spread material on clean rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes [...] boxes ( Dibox ) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at

Coleobug

segmented, with the youngest being about 1 mm long. By the final larval stage before pupation, they can reach 1.4 mm. Pupae can range in color from yellowish to [...] If needed, Diboxes can be used for release. Dosage The Coleobug dose depends on climate, crop, and pest density and should always be tailored to the specific [...] is an efficient predatory beetle that feeds on a wide range of prey such as aphids . It also consumes pollen and nectar, allowing it to survive in the

Acadian

at regrowth in the spring. Repeat treatments every 7-30 days. At transplanting, a root treatment can be used. Post-harvest applications can be made every [...] for permanent crops should be adjusted based on plant size and leaf area. Soil applications Soil applied treatments can be made by mixing with soil-applied [...] weeks from harvest to dormancy. Applications can be made either foliar or to the soil. Apply 3-5 days prior to an anticipated plant stress. Other Fruit and

Acadian Organic

regrowth in the spring. Repeat treatments every 7-30 days. At transplanting, an early establishment treatment can be used. Post-harvest applications can be made [...] for permanent crops should be adjusted based on plant size and leaf area. Soil applications Soil applied treatments can be made by mixing with soil-applied [...] weeks from harvest to dormancy. Applications can be made either foliar or to the soil. Apply 3-5 days prior to an anticipated plant stress. Other Fruit and

Mealybugs and scales

the yield. Where flowers and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake [...] scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do [...] others are gall-formers. A few species can also transmit harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: nymphs and females extract