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 [...] precaution is necessary to prevent honeybees from being attracted to the sugar water in the bumblebee hives, especially if the main crop is not yet flowering. Hive

Ercal

inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the [...] places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Ercal depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized

Enermix

inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the [...] places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized

Entomite-M

medium (not on the plastic) Dosage The dosage of Entomite-M depends on climate, crop, planting medium and pest density and should always be adjusted to the [...] your situation. Environmental conditions For optimal results the medium has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum

Citripar

Application Use a pen or sharp tool to make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Hang the tube on the crop using the label according to the instructions on the label [...] label. Hang the tube in a place where direct sunlight does not reach it. Leave the tube on the crop for at least two weeks. Carry out proper pest control [...] depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the

Artificially lit crops pollination advice

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 [...] aimlessly in the crop, it is advised to turn off grow lights well before sunset to encourage their return to the hive. LED lights and pollination Based [...] be used to ensure good pollination conditions. As bumblebee may face orientation problems when insufficient daylight occurs (particularly 4 to 10 weeks

Chrysoperla carnea

soft-bodied insects that are harmful to plants. In agriculture, Chrysoperla carnea i s employed as a biological control agent to manage pest populations. The larvae [...] resort to cannibalism, with the older larvae eating the younger. Eggs are often ignored because they stand on stalks. Adults make no contribution to biological [...] with fine, loose webbing. Cocoons can be found attached to the upper or lower surface of leaves, to various other sheltered places, and even on the ground

Aphipar-M

on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage [...] Aphipar-M depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting

Spidex Vital Trial Results

several spider mites, the colour will gradually change to the characteristic red-orange colour. It all started with Spidex at Koppert more than 50 years ago [...] were counted every day. This was carried out head to head with “regular” Spidex females and conformed to the standard used in the industry for 5 days in [...] Vital has continuous access to nutrition during mass production, the females of Spidex Vital already have enough energy to develop their eggs. As a result

Cucumber

in cucumber cultivation to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber crops. Cucumbers are exceptionally susceptible to a range of formidable pests [...] their tissues and extracting sap, leading to reduced plant vigor and potential yield loss. These aphids can not only stunt plant growth but also transmit [...] characterized by their waxy and mealy appearance, have the potential to cause significant damage to cucumber plants. The citrus mealybug is one of the species that