How to protect bumblebees from heat

near the ground on the shade of the crop can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading Providing effective shading to the top and the sides of the [...] pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry [...] temperatures The effects of the environmental temperature and sun radiation on the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the hive

Long-tailed mealybug

of long-tailed mealybug The long-tailed mealy bug is easily recognized by the long, posterior tail filaments, which are at least the length of the body itself [...] Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation [...] often found growing on this honeydew. Additionally, the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

them this means that the spraying was successful.’ A high standard To prevent damage to the young plants, the company has decided to pursue a strict preventive [...] therefore always been on the high side. It is better to use a little too much than not enough; infestations must always be prevented as much as possible. We certainly [...] ‘Nothing can be allowed to go wrong during the propagation phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

conditions have been favourable up to now. But, he says, the summer is yet to come. ‘Later on in the season, air humidity will fall. Although spider mites prefer [...] y enters the crop to start searching. It makes the system more robust.’ Game changer in spider mite control As Koppert is able to control the production [...] greatly from Spidex Vital , and their spider mite control becomes more robust. Tim concludes, ‘We will explain the added value of the new product to the market

How to protect bumblebees in cold

it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees. Sometimes, worker bumblebees may get lost through the vents and won't be able to return. To mitigate this [...] incubating the brood when it gets colder. Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority [...] incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate on pollination and colony

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

would be unthinkable if we still had to keep using chemical products. After all, chemicals put so much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops [...] were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the plants in 14 cm pots went to the buyers in 17 cm pots. The company has focused on biological plant protection [...] complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse

The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural journey hasn't been without obstacles [...] obstacles. Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling

Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

which is incorporated into the growing medium, and the second is a powdered formulation which is applied to ornamental plants as a drench, through trickle [...] is mixed with water and applied as a drench to propagation trays at a rate of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost at a rate of 0.75 kg/m [...] pathogens. Koppert have marketed Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in the UK for over a decade, under the brand name Trianum. Two product formulations are available

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides [...] there will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better [...] Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price [...] longer shelf life, but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological