• Rhizoctonia solani

  that is very persistent in the soil. It overwinters as mycelium or sclerotia in the soil and on crop residues. It is also seed-borne. Thanatephorus cucumeris [...] tools and in soil particles and via movement of plant parts. The fungus grows from plant to plant and from the soil upward, therefore the lowest plant parts [...] Disease is most severe in a moderately wet soil. On the infected plant parts, mycelium and new sclerotia are visible. They fall off the plant onto the

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  August 5, 2021

  difference with honeybees is that bumblebees fly in substandard weather conditions. For example: temperatures lower than 55°F in light rain, cloudy or foggy [...] Before hibernation, a new queen will leave the nest and mate, with a drone. As temperatures rise and the spring season emerges, the new queen bumblebee awakens [...] pollen and nectar, as well as search for a suitable nest site. Once a nest is chosen, she will start laying eggs to build her own colony. Approximately 4

• Isarid

  Isarid works best in a pest management program designed to keep insect and mite populations below levels that damage plants and other food crops. Integrate [...] Isarid has a pre-harvest interval of zero (0) days. It can be applied up to and including the day of harvest. Storage time after receipt Adhere to expiration [...] impact starts small Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals Help, whitefly! Now what? What is Biological Control? The Spread

• Nature's Perfect Pollinator

  them? Find out more Let our experts guide you Investing in a Quad Hive is not just a purchase—it's a partnership. Each Quad comes with expert consultancy [...] work an extended area until it is fully pollinated, while honeybees use a sophisticated dance language to direct workers to new food sources. Bumblebees use [...] experience in the industry, our expertise is not merely a selling point - it's a guarantee. When you choose Koppert, you're partnering with the leader in sustainable

• Open field pollination

  leading to increased yields. Adaptability to weather conditions Bumblebees exhibit an impressive adaptability to diverse weather conditions due to their [...] Pollination plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful [...] more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination. Advantages of bumblebees in open field In the realm of outdoor crop

• Ask your crop advisor about Acadian

  season and is convenient for fighting bad weather flare-ups like drought and salinity. Find Your Distributor The Acadian advantage Easy to use with a complex [...] Boosts plant establishment, root structure, and root mass, facilitating greater water and nutrient uptake Contains natural chelators (which bind to micr [...] (such as drought, salinity, heat, and chill) Helps plants produce energy, encouraging the production of new active compounds that can boost crop quality and

• Potato aphid

  euphorbiae ) is of North American origin, but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous species with a preference for [...] reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein [...] the dorsal surface. In green individuals, this stripe is dark green, while in pink specimens it is dark red. This longitudinal stripe is specifically cha

• Bacilirid

  products used in the mixitures. DO NOT exceed label dosage rates. Storage conditions Store in a cool, dry place Storage time after receipt Adhere to expiration [...] anthracnose. Crops Vegetables, Ornamentals in protected cultivation Availability Bacilirid is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: [...] Bacilirid is most effective as a preventative treatment. Apply when environmental conditions are favorable for disease development, but prior to disease

• Pollination

  anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross [...] flies , offers a multitude of benefits to growers around the world. These flies prove to be efficient pollinators, finding their role in a diverse array [...] What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops

• Citrus mealybug

  effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order [...] females and as soon as a male emerges from its cocoon, it goes in search of a female. A fertilized female lays several hundreds of eggs in an elongated cottony [...] active in their search for a new feeding place and are capable of moving a reasonable distance over the plant. The male nymph attaches itself to the plant