• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  traps are also essential for this insect. Aphids The good news is that aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on [...] from outside, you can use parasitic wasps ( En-Strip , Ercal ), preferably as a preventative measure. Furthermore, NOFLY WP™ is a good option for tackling [...] range of products available to combat whitefly . The most suitable choice for you depends on the climate conditions. If infestation levels increase, predatory

• Fusarium spp.

  banana, whole plantations may die, and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years subsequently. F. graminearum/Gibberella zeae (Fusarium head [...] Furthermore, mycotoxins are produced, of which DON (deoxynivalenol) is the best-known. The mycotoxins are toxic to mammals so maximum levels have been determined [...] upwards inside the plants. The other species are dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant. Most Fusarium species only make asexual spores. Some also

• Nature's Perfect Pollinator

  strategy for a richer and more cost-effective harvest. Quad Pollination at Maddox Family Farms: A Success Story Worth the Buzz Rearing the Best: The Process [...] equipment to ensure that all our bumblebees are disease-free and safe for the natural outside environment. Additionally, we work and partner with the USDA, the [...] bumblebee pollination , you make sure your crop reaches the full potential for maximum pollination . Bumblebees are recognized as very efficient and reliable

• FAQ Nematodes

  dry, the nematodes will survive and search for a host. It is therefore important to leave the soil moist for a few weeks after application of nematodes [...] clay soil is also not optimum for nematodes. In this case, repeated applications are needed. What are the optimal conditions for foliar applications? Nematodes [...] can, depending on their energy reserves, stay alive in the soil for a few weeks and look for a host. 3. Regulatory Do I need a spray license to apply nematodes

• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  is more important than ever for your bumblebees to be able to function optimally and give the best pollination results for your crop.’ says Koppert’s [...] to 59°F. See for the best practice advice this short Koppert video clip . ‘A stable hive temperature ensures that bumblebees are out for the maximum number [...] temperatures can easily reach 100°F and maintain that temperature for hours. Unfortunately, for the bumblebees this can mean death from the heat. Therefore,

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  important for flower visitation. The time taken for thermoregulation at higher temperatures comes at the cost of foraging, with negative consequences for pollination [...] sepal/calyx microsporangium perianth floral axis nectary What is the best climate for a Tomato? Without proper pollination, the investment of a greenhouse [...] high altitude. Cold climates allow for the maximum temperature in the greenhouse to be reduced below the danger levels for pollination. Pollination also has