• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  provide valuable advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various pollination methods to implementing smart strategies [...] week 6-10, switch back to normal bumblebee hive allocation based on latitude. Hive placement advice Snow during pollination How to pollinate during snow [...] better to close the hives as well. Bumblebees can fly and forage under artificial lighting but may struggle to orient themselves and return to the hives

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  pests: Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available at Koppert as Aphidend . How to use Aphidoletes aphidimyza The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza [...] As gall-midges are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal conditions for oviposition. Apply A [...] the aphids, and the aphid species. The time required to consume an aphid can vary from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the age and nutritional

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  grapevine pathogens, it does not require free water (such as rain or dew) to infect, making it a persistent threat throughout the entire growing season. Early [...] mildew vary according to the phenological growth stage and the severity of the infection. Early signs manifest as chlorotic (pale green to yellow) spots, which [...] the pathogen colonizes the epidermis, causing the skin to lose elasticity. This frequently leads to berry cracking, which severely compromises fruit quality

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’. Reasons to use Spidex Vital [...] the sachets make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory [...] the efficacy. Spidex Vital Plus has been specifically developed to build up defense lines to control spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  an ambushing tactic to combat the pests they target. Ambushing nematodes lie in a soil layer or a leaf and wait for a pest insect to pass by. When the prey [...] systems in the same way that conventional pesticides are introduced, making them easy to use. This way, they can replace conventional pesticides in many crops [...] products, making applications more cost-effective for growers (less tractor use, less energy, and time taken up). Recently available Responding to the growing

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  biological crop protection . "The device is lightweight, easy to handle, and quick to refill, making biocontrol applications both fast and effective," Tim continues [...] transformed our approach to biological crop protection ," says Tim from Labeau in the Netherlands. "Our greenhouse layout and equipment make using larger application [...] biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double duct system, the Airobreez disperses natural enemies both from zero to one meter and within a four-meter

• American serpentine leaf miner

  miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature [...] join to form small plates. In various other crops one finds intermediate forms of tunnelling between these ‘plate mines’ and normal mines, making it an [...] hard to distinguish from feeding spots. The larvae of Liriomyza trifolii are entirely ochre-yellow. When the larva hatches from the egg, it begins to eat

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 10, 2021

  which are used as a highway for nutrients to the plant to help promote strength and growth of the plant. To make a prize winning Poinsettia, Koppert Biological [...] program that starts from the roots, works its way to the foliage, and helps to monitor for invasive pests throughout the growing cycle. There are many [...] The Season to Pick Out the Perfect Poinsettia is Approaching At Koppert we believe that a perfect Poinsettia starts when the plant is barely sticking out

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  in the field. When it comes to finding solutions for today’s cultivation issues, we are all in partnership with nature to make cultivation and the planet [...] same period and are now seriously jeopardized, has only added to the company’s endeavor to keep its breeding colonies as vital and resilient as possible [...] availability," says Remco. "We operate in a dynamic market and need to respond rapidly to new horticultural and agricultural challenges, changing climatic

• Beneficial microorganisms

  damage. This can lead to the insect's death. Spore production: As the insect succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues to grow. Eventually, it [...] like biopesticides, where they are introduced to target pests, providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Well-known examples of beneficial [...] risk to the environment. They break down naturally, leaving no harmful residues. Precision pest control Beneficial microorganisms are specific to their