• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  their eggs near the base of onion plants. Hatching from the eggs, the larvae crawl behind the leaf sheaths to enter the bulbs, where they feed and cause [...] losses early in the cultivation process. The larval stage is the most dangerous stage for the plants, as the larvae feed extensively. Once the initial host [...] effective due to the rapid onset of damage. Effective control with Capirel After Michiel witnessed the success of biological control with beneficial nematodes

• Keep Them Cool!

  July 16, 2018

  Huvermann. ‘The effect of the outside temperature on the hive can be great however. A well visible, shady location near the ground in amongst the crop can [...] that the bumblebees are able to influence the microclimate in the hive in the most efficient way. The hive itself protects the colony against radiant heat [...] provides natural ventilation throughout the hive. This allows for adequate fresh air and keeps humidity at the right level. A protective layer in the bottom

• Entomite-M

  soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady [...] Pests Eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies ; thrips pupae. Mode of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other [...] and shake the cardboard cylinder gently before use Spread material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the plastic) Dosage The dosage of Entomite-M

• Bayer's New 7.5 Acre Corn Breeding Greenhouse

  March 9, 2020

  for the employees of Bayer and the local public. Furthermore, the event was live streamed across the global Bayer network. This event marked the opening [...] members of the Hydroponic Crop Team, attended the event. Additionally, they brought with them, live predatory insects under microscopes to offer a “hands-on” [...] opening of the most advanced corn breeding greenhouse in North America, if not the world. Koppert Biological Systems is proud to partner with the best in the

• Aphipar

  develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies [...] persicae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps [...] site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

• Quad

  down the hive for example with a stone, to prevent it from blowing away Open the ventilation openings on top of the hive during warm weather Pull the white [...] Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood [...] days before the crop flowers Position the Quad hives evenly througout the plot. The best position is on a horizontal platform just above the ground Wait

• Faba bean

  and is a firm plant with sturdy stems of a square cross-section. The broad beans are broad, leather like pods. They are green and usually mature to a bla [...] tick bean are all different names for the Vicia faba , a flowering plant and species belonging to the vetch and pea family Fabaceae . The name ‘broad bean’ [...] used in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia and usually applied to large-seeded varieties which are cultivated for consumption. The Vicia faba

• Bacilirid

  fertilizers, etc.), observe the most restrictive of the the labeling limitations and precautions of all products used in the mixitures. DO NOT exceed label [...] use as a soil or growing media treatment Apply Bacilirid as a waterbased slurry to soil or growing media for prevention, control, or suppression of plant [...] ity Do not mix Bacilirid with any product containing a label prohibition against such mixing. When tank mixing Bacilirid with any other registered foliar

• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  integrated in a chemical program, has a comparable efficacy to a full chemical programme. As a standalone product it can often compete with a chemical program [...] combination with Noli to compare the effectiveness of applying synthetic fungicides versus natural fungicides at different periods of cultivation. ‘The trials [...] France was the rapporteur member state for the registration process where the product dossier was evaluated on behalf of other member EU states. The registration

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  depends on the crop and the presence of other pollinating insects. Position the hive horizontally, so that the bumblebees always have access to the sugar water [...] days before the flowering period begins. The bees will start pollinating as soon as the flowers open. Ensure that the hive is positioned in the crop immediately [...] allow the bumblebees to find food sources. Placement To maximize pollination results, evenly position the hives throughout the plot. The number of hives