• Webinar Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 2, 2020

  roots for Plant Health Time: 9am or 3pm (CET) Cost: Free What will you learn during this webinar: Awareness of the importance of micro-organisms in the root [...] greenhouses. Over more than thirty years he has been involved in the development of hardware and software for climate control systems. From 2004 on, his

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  May 3, 2019

  time at 10-15 °C/50-59°F, but the eggs will not hatch. To ensure good development, the daytime temperature should regularly exceed 20-22 °C/68-71.6°F (but [...] (but it does even better at 25-30 °C/77-86°F). Although it still develops up to 36 °C/96.8°F, it does not do well at higher temperatures. Not only does [...] the mite truly thrives in greenhouse crops. However, in warmer regions and during the summer in temperate regions, release in outdoor crops can also be effective

• Aphidius colemani

  an egg in an aphid in which four larval instars subsequently develop. Once larval development is complete the larva spins a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle [...] aphids , even when they are at low density. The behaviour of the female during egg-laying is typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming

• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 6, 2022

  Agriculture Organization of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy [...] impact on soil life. In this we are a partner of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Did you know that? 95% of our food comes from soils. 18 naturally

• Pollination checklist tomato

  at least in the shade, particularly during the warmest part of the day. Ensure that the hive gets some sunlight during the dark winter period. Shade can [...] indicates how the best pollination results can be achieved. Download Poster During pollination , a bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate [...] can be provided by the crop, a crate, or other screening methods. During periods with extreme temperatures, extra measures will be required such as active

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  October 4, 2018

  range of conditions and climates. Its Natupol hives are under continuous development and feature the latest innovations for optimal pollination of greenhouse [...] the end of the last century for growth at night and prolonged production during the winter, researchers at Koppert Biological Systems and growers observed [...] s and its effect on bumblebee behaviour from 2010 to 2016. The research during this period demonstrated that poor visibility of the bumblebee hive impacted

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  distance of 2 meters. During the winter, sufficient light should reach the hives, while direct sunlight should be avoided during warmer periods. Yet, [...] placement for different seasons Increased light condition (Spring, summer) During these seasons, it is advisable to position the hives at a height of 20 –

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  limited predation/development, insufficient effect; ++ some development/effect but limited; +++ sufficient control effect/development; ++++ very good control/ [...] Predation and development of several predatory mites on two-spotted spider mite, thrips, whitefly and pollen. * – no predation, no development, not usable; [...] indications. Starting of activity and development in the lower temperature range is a gradual process. Thereafter, development increases nearly linearly with

• Chrysopa-E

  difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea larvae are active mainly during the night. The larvae hide during the day. Pack size 100,000 eggs. Presentation 90 ml cardboard

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  bumblebee hive from excessive heat caused by direct sunlight, especially during warm periods. Ensure sufficient shade for the hive by positioning it in [...] conditions. Make sure the hive entrance is visible to both humans and bumblebees during the flowering period. You can achieve this by placing the hive on a crate [...] Chemical compatibility Exercise caution when using pesticides before and during flowering. Some pesticides can be harmful for bumblebees and may also have