• Vidi Fol (Fortafol)

  required amount of water Add the correct amount of Vidi Fol to the water Mix thoroughly Fill the tank with the remaining amount of water The pH of the solution [...] systems: Dissolve the required amount of Vidi Fol in the appropriate amount of water for the device that is used The pH of the solution should be between [...] All crops. Mode of action Fulvic acids improve permeability the of cell membranes, leading to better transport of nutrients. This results in higher photosynthesis

• Licence permits release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polytunnels in England

  January 6, 2021

  licence permits the release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polythene tunnels in England Koppert can announce the launch of a suite of products aimed at improving [...] robustness of IPM programmes in strawberry crops grown under polythene tunnels. The new developments have centred around the control of various species of thrips [...] has been increasing in tunnel strawberry crops in recent years.” Koppert has gained many years of experience with Swirski Mite® in various glasshouse crops

• A Future Vision of IPM in Agriculture

  July 22, 2022

  pests in open field cropping systems. One of the main drivers has been the continued demise of approved agrochemicals, in particular insecticides in Europe [...] Diversification of IPM In the future there will be a proliferation of smaller agribusiness companies as the multinationals reduce product ranges of chemical [...] Europe. In addition, the development of insect resistance has also become a serious issue in pests such as aphids , thrips and Lepidoptera species. Further

• Vidi Terrum

  with half the required amount of water Add the required amount of Vidi Terrum to the water Mix thoroughly Add the remaining amount of water Apply immediately [...] better bulb size. Crops All crops. Mode of action Vidi Terrum provides the plant with extra energy for the formation of fruit, tubers or bulbs. Energy is provided [...] herbal scent. Content 10% amino acids in herbal extract. Preparation Shake the container (or stir the content of the IBC) well before use Fill the application

• Mycotal in Salad Crops

  July 8, 2019

  concentration of 0.1% (1 g/l), with a maximum permitted individual dose of 2 kg/ha in 2000 l water After dose of 2kg/ha Spray equipment: full coverage of all plant [...] Make the most of Mycotal in your salad crop IPM strategy Mycotal is a spore formulation of the insect pathogenic fungus Lecanicillium muscarium and is [...] (optimum 20-25 o C) To ensure maximum germination of spores, and hence the highest possible levels of infection of target pests, Mycotal sprays should be synchronized

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 4, 2019

  and the quality of nutrition in the previous (flowering) period. As mentioned above, flowering and pollination demand high amounts of trace elements and [...] buds are the ones that produce flowers in spring. Poor growth in the late summer/early autumn will limit the number of generative buds, and, consequently, [...] diseases. The third critical period in the growth cycle of a blueberry plant is fruit maturation, and the growth of new shoots. Focus on Flowering and

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  generally lead to poor root development, or in severe cases, to a complete loss of rooting potential. Trays of cuttings that fail to produce healthy rooted [...] different speeds. The rooting speed, propagation conditions, and quality of cutting material, can influence rooting efficiencies (often referred to as the ‘cutting [...] be avoided. A hygiene programme is a significant part of the disease control strategy. The use of peroxyacetic acid, e.g. Jet 5, at a 1% v/v dilution, is

• Vidi Parva

  auxins boost the formation of cytokinins which in turn induce the formation of fine roots and root hairs and promote the uptake of nutrients from the rhizosphere [...] the required amount of Vidi Parva to the water Mix thoroughly Add the remaining amount of water Apply immediately after preparation Application Vidi Parva [...] uptake of nutrients. Crops All crops. Mode of action Vidi Parva contains 1% tryptophan, an essential amino acid that triggers the production of auxins

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning temperature needs to rise quickly to reach the minimum 24-hour temperature of 15 ºC for [...] any issues with the foraging activity of the bumblebees, leading to efficient pollination . Placement of hives in low temperatures During the colder months [...] is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring they catch the morning sun. Make sure the hive is in a sheltered environment

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  thrips. The establishment of Orius is most effective at day temperatures in excess of 18 0 C, and in view of this, the introduction of the predatory bug is [...] including the adults. The presence of pollen enhances the rate of development of Orius, hence they are frequently found in the flowers. Adult Orius feeding [...] introduction of Orius is relatively narrow since fast establishment of the predator is the aim for optimum control of thrips . It should also be borne in mind