Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

farm, recognizes the potential and efficacy of these beneficial nematodes in protecting his sweet corn crop. Bean seed fly control and organic farming [...] presents a significant challenge during the vulnerable seed emerging phase. In spring, adult bean seed flies lay eggs near host plants. Larvae hatch and [...] control, Remijn realized the crucial role Capirel ( Steinernema feltiae ) plays in managing bean seed fly infestations and minimizing crop damage. He is confident

Best practices

Spidex Vital Plus

Presentation Sachets in cardboard box Carrier Wood chips. Application Hang sachets in and around spider mite hotspots, in sheltered locations in the crop, not [...] spp., except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. They [...] stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions In the dark.

Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

Wolterinck BV in Beltrum, the Netherlands, is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies [...] Bacillus thuringiensis -based products. ‘That is effective around ten days in and if the trees have at least 30% of their leaf cover, Bacillus thuringiensis

The value of Koppert consultants

leading range and production of BCAs • Largest privately-funded BCA R&D network in the world, at your fingertips. • A full supportive portfolio of biofungicides

Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched to Natutec Scout . Koppert's crop scout app [...] conduct a weekly count of all sticky traps but also engage everyone working in the greenhouse to remain alert for pests such as the Onion thrips ( Thrips [...] data is then organized into graphs. This allows for the observation of trends in pest pressure, whether they are escalating or diminishing, and offers insights

About bumblebees

providing orders for the worker bumblebees. In late summer the queen will start producing new queens and males (drones) in order for the colony to reproduce. These [...] days. Honeybees are less active at low light levels Bumblebees work earlier in the morning and later into the evening hours Bumblebees pollinate flowers [...] called 'buzz- pollination ', this will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower between 7-10

Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

whitefly per square metre or a few thrips in your plant, there is little to be concerned about – and little sense in the software reporting these kinds of [...] infestation or if we need to shift strategy in any way. We have greater insight into what is happening in the crop and how natural enemies are developing [...] s, departments The grower can use the greenhouse editor in the Natutec Scout app to program in the actual layout of his greenhouse. The software then provides

Trichoderma harzianum

disease management in agriculture and horticulture. Advantages of Trichoderma harzianum The usage of Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in sustainable agriculture [...] Trichoderma harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus [...] absorbed better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop resulting in better yield and quality. Induced resistance: Trichoderma harzianum reinforces

Bumblebee pollination

high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing fruit and vegetable production, leading to better harvests and improved [...] while pollinating. This benefits cross pollination which is often required in various fruit or seed crops. Bumblebees are active from early morning till [...] 10°C) or during more cloudy or windy conditions. Bumblebees are more effective in protected environments such as greenhouses, tunnels or netted orchards compared