• Anso-Mite Plus

  Adults are about 0.5 mm in size. Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins [...] Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Downloads Predatory Mites Whitepaper Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed [...] Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites . Dosage The dosage of Anso-Mite Plus depends on climate, crop and

• Keep Them Cool!

  July 16, 2018

  designed in such a way that the bumblebees are able to influence the microclimate in the hive in the most efficient way. The hive itself protects the colony [...] fluctuation in temperature in the hive. ‘The Natupol box ensures the best conditions possible to maintain a constant brood temperature so that the bumblebees [...] n throughout the hive. This allows for adequate fresh air and keeps humidity at the right level. A protective layer in the bottom of the Natupol box acts

• Tobacco whitefly

  tobacco in Greece in 1889, hence the name tabaci . It has subsequently been found in most tropical and subtropical countries of the world. The original habitat [...] influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth [...] of the larvae stadia remain flattened on the leaf. The fourth larva stadium develops into a yellow, almost circular so called pupa, in which the red eyes

• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] Spider mites are among the most destructive pests in horticulture, damaging crops rapidly and thriving in hot, dry conditions. Their resistance to chemical [...] reliable yields. Spider mite impact on crops Tetranychus urticae ( Two-spotted spider mite ) is the most common species in greenhouse and open-field crops

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents Once emerged, the adult gall-midges will leave the bottle [...] aphidimyza The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly [...] starts predigestion of the body contents. The larva then sucks out the body fluids, leaving the dead aphid hanging by its snout from the leaf to turn brown

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil [...] production, relying on effective soil moisture management practices. On the other hand, irrigated agriculture systems withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater [...] support the widespread adoption of sustainable land use and soil management practices. The future of agricultural soil does not solely rest in the hands

• Capsanem

  ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing [...] 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except

• Horiver Drystick

  spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene cards coated with dry [...] trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Drystick per 2 to 20 m 2 Notes In contrast to Horiver Wetstick , the glue of Horiver Drystick does not come off on your [...] wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  October 4, 2018

  manager. ‘We have looked at all the features on the hive and give advice on how to enhance the work of our bumblebees in poor (day)light conditions. We [...] drop, growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on the effects this [...] shares with growers is based on more than 30 years’ experience in the field and valuable growers’ feedback. The eight-page manual on 'Pollination and Growing

• New Packaging

  Michigan, and Georgia. The boxes were packaged with temperature data loggers on the inside and outside of the boxes. Plus, we inspected the product at each [...] Styrofoam boxes. In some cases, they outperformed the Styrofoam packaging in maintaining the required temperature for transportation. We conducted our trials [...] to humans and the environment for many reasons. Some of which include the materials going into Styrofoam, the hazards for humans during the manufacturing