Open field pollination

Bumblebees visit up to two times more flowers and transfer up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination [...] leading to increased yields. Adaptability to weather conditions Bumblebees exhibit an impressive adaptability to diverse weather conditions due to their [...] per flower compared to honeybees. This abundance of pollen proves instrumental in promoting robust pollination and contributes to the development of more

How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

fly can cause significant damage to the roots and bulbs of onions and related plants, sometimes even killing seedlings. To combat this threat, growers are [...] period. Additionally, Capirel is easy to apply, it can be sprayed or injected via irrigation, offering flexibility to fit growing operations. A healthy onion [...] onion plants. Hatching from the eggs, the larvae crawl behind the leaf sheaths to enter the bulbs, where they feed and cause internal damage. This damage c

Trichoderma harzianum

the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P to keep a high number of change to maintain a solid barrier around the [...] Trichoderma harzianum has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese and iron available for the plant to absorb. As a result, it provides [...] nutrient uptake Pathogens cannot develop resistance to it Safe for people, plants and the environment Easy to apply with existing equipment Leaves no residues

Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

can be taken to increase the productivity of bumblebees: To ensure successful communication between bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the [...] bumblebees to receive maximum daylight, aiding their orientation. To avoid overheating, ensure that the hives are not positioned too close to heat-generating [...] warmer periods. Yet, bumblebees need sunlight to be effective pollinators. Additionally, it is essential to maintain humidity around the hives below 80%

Orius insidiosus

Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips How to use Orius insidiosus The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is available in bottles [...] application boxes ( Dibox ) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains [...] depends on climate, crop and thrips density and should always be adjusted to the situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips are detected

Faba bean

different names for the Vicia faba , a flowering plant and species belonging to the vetch and pea family Fabaceae . The name ‘broad bean’ is commonly used [...] used in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia and usually applied to large-seeded varieties which are cultivated for consumption. The Vicia faba grows [...] broad beans are broad, leather like pods. They are green and usually mature to a blackish-brown with a densely downy skin. Nowadays, modern varieties sp

Outdoor crops pollination advice

advice to maximize pollination rates and overall crop productivity. From attracting pollinators to implementing pollination techniques, we aim to equip [...] crop immediately after delivery or within one day to allow the bumblebees to find food sources. Placement To maximize pollination results, evenly position [...] honeybees out of sight. This precaution is necessary to prevent honeybees from being attracted to the sugar water in the bumblebee hives, especially if

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector,’ says co-manager at SCEA, Bélinda Gaillet. ‘Capsanem appealed to us due to its [...] close to Nesidiocoris . Therefore, Capsanem must be aimed at the top of the plant and run-off must be avoided. We honed our recommendations to try to affect [...] in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly to tomatoes, and seriously disrupts biological equilibrium. SCEA de Fontanel

Aphidius matricariae

eggs inside an aphid, the larvae hatch and begin to feed internally. They use their specialized mouthparts to penetrate the aphid’s body and siphon off its [...] the wasp waist. Aphidius matricariae is specific to aphids of the family Aphididae. Most species belong to the genera Myzus, Aphis, Ovatus, Rhopalosiphum [...] wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized for its role in biological

Aphelinus abdominalis

Koppert as Aphilin . Aphelinus abdominalus products Aphilin Expand all items How to use Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphilin [...] Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting [...] the antennae. She turns herself around, curls up the wing tips, and will try to pierce the aphid in the abdomen with her long ovipositor. The ovipositor will