• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant [...] several blocks to regulate the bug and have tried several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized [...] also the treatment robot, which is used by blocking the lower nozzles so that it acts only on the head and avoids our Macrolophus . Capsanem is a valuable

• Vidi Funda

  decomposition process If the soil is to be covered with plastic foil, the Vidi Funda pellets must be worked into the soil to avoid anaerobic conditions Application [...] aerobic conditions this is a sign that the substrate biology is active and becoming more resilient The fungus will disappear as the pellets break-down Storage [...] restores and maintains the natural balance of the soil. Crops All crops. Mode of action The Vidi Funda pellets break down through the interaction of temperature

• Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

  fully diluted, we add the mix into the tank. The sprayer is filled halfway and the bucket with the nematodes is injected into the preparation. And finally [...] when he switched to organic methods. The French fruit grower has been using Capirel for 3 years. ‘The results are good. There is only a little damage but [...] helped a lot to control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there was less need for trapping to reduce

• New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Requires More Aggressive Beneficial Insects

  September 1, 2023

  aphids and a ladybird species from which the larvae take longer than the parasitoids to establish in the crop, but can be good addition to the system. At [...] time for the new growing season with a better strategy to tackle the new resistant strain of Green Peach Aphid,’ Radbout confirms. ‘There is a full project [...] have responded to this developing crisis felt among growers by dedicating focused research to the biology of the pest and diagnosing the prevalence of this

• Carnation tortrix

  General The carnation tortrix ( Cacoecimorpha pronubana ) is a Mediterranean species belonging to the family of Tortricidae . It occurs in the Middle East [...] after dark. The females have a limited flight capacity and only cover short distances. The moth is rather small. The contrasting colours between the yellow [...] yellow to purple forewings (with a dark brown band in the females and two red bands in the males) and the hindwings (bright orange) ensure that the moths of

• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  pollinators is sufficient to ensure good pollination . The single biggest problem is that if there is not enough strength in the plant, the setting may [...] temperatures We all know that proper pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on [...] experts in the field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects of high temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact

• Thrips

  cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] six stages: the egg, two larval instars, a pre-pupa and a pupal instar, and finally the adult insect. The eggs are kidney-shaped and have a white or yellow [...] parts of the plant and are fairly mobile. Immediately after hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the leaf. The larvae are

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  September 24, 2018

  boosts the vitality of the predatory mite. As product manager Tim Bossinga explains, 'the improved vitality is a result of the fact that the predatory [...] replacing the carrier material for Macro-Mite . From 17 September, the predatory mite is supplied with a carrier material that includes added peat. The improved [...] mite can behave in a more natural way in the new carrier material. Upon delivery of the product, it remains important to apply the product as soon as possible

• Control spidermite with Phytoseiulus in soft fruit

  May 8, 2019

  10,000. The mite is a specialist predator of spider mites and does not feed on anything else. As a result it is not usually possible to use this predator [...] should continue on a weekly basis until a good balance between predator and prey is achieved. This can be seen by the new growth of the plant being free [...] reproduce faster than the pest at temperatures between 15-25°C, and a relative humidity above 70%. Phytosieulus attacking a spidermite. Due to the wide variety

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  bumblebees to the area 4-7 days before the flowering period begins. The bees will start pollinating as soon as the flowers open. Ensure that the hive is positioned [...] position the hives throughout the plot. The number of hives required depends on the crop and the presence of other pollinating insects. Position the hive [...] hives, keeping the honeybees out of sight. This precaution is necessary to prevent honeybees from being attracted to the sugar water in the bumblebee hives