• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  pollination. The sun activates the bumblebees 09:00 08:00 Keep the hives closed during one day of snowfall. If possible, remove the snow from the roof. 07:00 [...] by the lamps and other means, or by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more time (overlap with daylight) there [...] there is for the bumblebees to pollinate. For pollination, bumblebees need at least 28 Watt/m2 PAR light near the hive and the presence of Ultraviolet light

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  protection, the plant aborts the fruit to reduce fruit load on the plant and directs the assimilates to the vegetative growth of the plant. This is undesirable [...] One of the most clearly defined guidelines in the greenhouse industry is the optimum temperature range for pollination. Growers want to keep the greenhouse [...] energy from the plant, and it is one of the first processes to fall by the wayside if the plant cannot produce enough assimilates. In the act of self

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 8, 2021

  tool unfold over the crop to blow the live products accurately and uniformly over the strawberry plant foliage without harming the insects. We are really satisfied [...] Manager – Dyson Farming, UK Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control [...] about innovation." Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company

• Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

  April 30, 2019

  thorough preparation for the new season. More than ever before, a good start to the season is half the battle. The end of the crop rotation circle has become [...] e product. The end of the growing cycle is the time for more radical solutions, so you can start the new season with a clean slate and the circle is complete [...] system. This is why the new season actually starts at the end of the current cultivation cycle. During the last six weeks before the harvest it is time to

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 29, 2021

  mites. If you need to intensify the population over time, it will cost more money in the long run. Don’t store the product for too long after receiving it [...] Mite and Thrips Biocontrol for Spider Mites Spidex is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely [...] Spidex on the day that you receive it. If that’s not possible, make sure to store it in a cool and dark place. Do not store the product for longer than

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  better results than the chemical pesticide control,' says Global product manager Cyrille Verdun. 'The nematodes control the pests and the natural fungicide [...] beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Trianum is a true all-rounder Premium quality around the world A combination of a biological fungicide [...] are totally different organisms to the notorious parasitic nematodes that attack the plant's root systems. Trials in the biocontrol of pests and diseases

• Koppert bumblebee hives: fresh look, trusted quality

  June 19, 2023

  Natupol hives meet the demands of the bumblebees, the logistic chain, and growers' needs, making sure growers can depend on our solutions for maximum crop [...] branding while preserving the same exceptional quality and effectiveness that Koppert bumblebees have always been known for. For many growers good pollination [...] valuable work in the best condition possible. Our product quality targets encompass five key aspects: the hive's design and effectiveness, the selection, rearing

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  most of the nutrients for living creatures. Human activity has a great impact on the earth’s fragile skin. While forests and plants protect the soil, millions [...] that of all the microorganisms that exist, only a small percentage are pathogens. Most of the organisms are beneficial and crucial for the ecosystem. Overuse [...] produce the soil food web. This web gives humans all the solutions for healthy food. Artificial fertilizers disrupt soil quality, affecting the nutrition

• Optimal Results with Entonem and Capsanem

  October 21, 2019

  nematodes is that the young plants are much stronger now. Growing Lisianthus is no easy task, so the more vital the plant, the better for the end-growers whose [...] Stagnalis) while the range of chemical agents was much reduced over the years. At the end of 2015, the nursery decided to introduce nematodes under the supervision [...] carpocapsae Entonem Steinernema feltiae The Egmond Lisianthus Nurseries in the Dutch town of ‘s-Gravenzande near The Hague have been using insectparasitic

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  experts in the field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects of high temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact [...] impact of temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions [...] sufficient to ensure good pollination. The single biggest problem is that if there is not enough strength in the plant, the setting may be poor. Growing in warm