• 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

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  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 [...] the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Choose at least 4,000 introduction points per hectare, evenly [...] larvae killed by an adult mite are sometimes partly consumed by the nymphs. At 25°C under optimal conditions, an adult female Neoseiulus cucumeris consumes

• 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

• Powdery mildew

  for germination. In general, the development rate of the epidemic is fastest at 18-25 °C. High relative humidity (RH) promotes germination of spores but inhibits

• Capirel

  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 Capirel 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

• Chrysoperla carnea

  Thrips Mealybugs Caterpillars The natural enemy Chrysoperla carnea is available at Koppert as Chrysopa and Chrysopa-E . Best conditions for use of Chrysoperla [...] range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F). Feeding behaviour of Chrysoperla carnea Lacewing larvae [...] presence of leaf hairs. The larvae are not easily observed and are mainly active at night, sheltering under the plant or the rim of the pot, during daylight hours

• 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

• Larvanem

  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 Larvanem 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

• Spidex Vital Go

  hotspots 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 Spidex [...] situation. Environmental conditions Phytoseiulus persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F

• Orius insidiosus

  Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction [...] when using this biocontrol agent by observing their unique characteristics at each stage: Egg stage : Orius insidiosus eggs are small, oval-shaped, and [...] with white markings on their wings. The wings lie flat over their backs when at rest, displaying a characteristic black and white pattern. Adults are active