• Grey mould

  fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant structures) in the soil [...] lesions. The symptoms on fruits, flowers and on various parts of potted plants often only become visible during and after cold storage. In lettuce, grey mould [...] plants or plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, to avoid rugged, irregular wound surfaces In cucumber: remove dead

• AcadianLSC_label_set_0224_2.5USG.pdf

  and levels of metals in this product is available on the internet at www.aapfco.org/metals.html MIX BEFORE USE STORAGE: Store in cool, dry place away [...] that this product conforms to its chemical description and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated on the label when used in accordance with the directions [...] Avoid foliar pre-bloom application in varieties that are prone to under shatter. Use high rate in pre-bloom sprays on varieties that tend to over shatter

• Integrated Pest Management

  g pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses on prevention rather than reaction. It emphasizes [...] Management in agriculture is crucial for sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops [...] practices that deter pests from infesting in the first place. Monitoring Regular monitoring of pest populations helps in making informed decisions about control

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  stings Bumblebees are found naturally in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and horticultural crops [...] once. When a honeybee tries to withdraw its stinger, it tears loose from the abdomen, taking the venom gland with it. How to prevent bumblebee stings? Bumblebees [...] generally it starts after a few hours. The swelling or itching may last for hours or even days. In some cases, the local reaction may spread somewhat; in this

• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  greenhouse have an advantage in that it is easier to manage the temperatures indoors unlike outdoors. On a watermelon farm in Texas temperatures can easily [...] concentrate on their pollination work and not purely on incubating and ventilating their hives.’ Keeping Them Cool Outdoors Bumblebees that work in a greenhouse [...] energy on pollination . Once the temperature increases pass the 59°F mark bumblebees start focusing on keeping the hive cool. To do that they stay in the

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  crop, and so on. Not to worry – there are several ways to minimize the internal contamination risks. Spider mite occurs in hotspots, and it’s important to [...] to uncover its hiding places as promptly as possible. If you take the right measures in these hotspots, you can prevent the infestation from spreading [...] spreading to the rest of your organization. It’s only likely to be a real challenge when the infestation is really bad. However, the following guidelines can take

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  and the predatory mite in Spical goes mad for it! You can call on the help of these predatory mites in many crops: vegetables (in the greenhouse and outdoors) [...] eater – it's found in almost every crop worldwide. But there is hope: the mite's natural enemy, the predatory mite in Spical , is also at home in just about [...] -all solution. It depends on the crop, the climate, the region, and the expected diseases and pests. You should therefore use Spical in coordination with

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  larvae tunnel into the soil and feed on roots, stems, and hypocotyls, reducing water and nutrient uptake. This results in stunted growth, wilting, yellowing [...] larvae. Once they locate a larva, the nematodes enter it through natural body openings or by piercing its cuticle. Inside the larva, the nematodes release symbiotic [...] pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a

• Natupol Excel

  inside. Seal the entire hive in a plastic bag, remove it from the crop area, and dispose of the sealed bag and sugar water tank in accordance with local waste [...] the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing both colony size and pollination performance. After some weeks the colony will reach its maximum [...] maximum size and starts declining in size and pollination activity. Colony development depends on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of pollen

• Koppert Foundation

  Koppert established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture [...] availability of food and nutrition for those who need it most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses on three domains: supporting projects for smallholder farmers [...] responsibility projects Application You can find more information in English and Dutch on www.koppertfoundation.org . Do you need help with explanation and/or