Bumblebee pollination

or seed crops. Bumblebees are active from early morning till late at night and also at relatively low temperatures (approx. 10°C) or during more cloudy [...] pollinators, bumblebees have unique characteristics that make them exceptional at this task. Their large size allows them to carry larger pollen loads, ensuring [...] the best value for money. Maximum pollination potential Natupol results in at least 30% more pollination potential when compared to rival products because

Pepino mosaic virus

plant is transferred to a non-infected plant, the non-infected plant is also at risk of becoming diseased. This can also occur when objects such as clothing

Pollination checklist tomato

are active at temperatures between 8 and 32 degrees Celsius. Their optimum activity level is at temperatures between 8 and 28 degrees Celsius. At temperatures [...] day have between one and five bite marks Check the work of the bumblebees at least once every two days. Introduce a new bumblebee hive once the number [...] bite marks has dropped to just one or two per flower. Pollen is released best at a relative humidity (RH) of between 50% and 80%. A relative humidity of more

Sciarid flies

local. Young plants that are kept humid and well-watered are particularly at risk. Life cycle and appearance of Sciarid flies The life cycle of sciarid [...] fly has a small head equipped with sucking mouth parts, but they hardly feed at all during their short life. The males are usually smaller than the females

Green peach aphid

persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can transmit at least 100 different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by many growers [...] contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production

Sportnem-T

from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing at least 2 litres of water per [...] required amount of water If tank mixing with a compatible product, add Sportnem-T at the end to a fully filled tank Apply directly after preparation of spray solution [...] pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle) The spray nozzle opening should be at least 0.5 mm (500 microns – 35 mesh) - preferably high flow rate cone nozzle

Encarsia formosa

parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa is most effective at temperatures between 20°C and 25°C (68 and 77°F). At a 24 hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F the [...] whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) The parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa is available at Koppert as En-Strip . Encarsia formosa products En-Strip Enermix Expand all [...] if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid to hang cards at places exposed to direct sunlight The dosage of En-Strip or Enermix depends

Thripex-Plus

Neoseiulus cucumeris is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Neoseiulus [...] sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Thripex-Plus [...] preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release

Swirski-Mite LD

Amblyseius swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius [...] sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Swirski-Mite [...] preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release

Swirski-Mite Plus

Amblyseius swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C (64°F). A. swirskii [...] sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Swirski-Mite [...] preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release