• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  navigation. To counter this, synchronize the opening of bumblebee hives with the energy screen and daylight cycle, allowing the bees to fly only when there is [...] after the shortest day, depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline in colonies could occur. In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the utilization [...] understanding the role of various pollination methods to implementing smart strategies for attracting pollinators, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and

• Tomato russet mite

  The body appears to be divided into two parts: the head with the mouthparts, and the rest of the body. All mobile stages have only two pairs of legs, [...] out quickly. The damage is first seen on the lower part of the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend. Life cycle and appearance of tomato russet [...] Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the plant family Solanaceae may be affected to a lesser extent. Damage

• Natutec Drive

  to apply Koppert products evenly over the crop to get the most effective pest control. The product is a unit with a patented release system to disperse material [...] crops. The Natutec Drive is applicable in any situation and based on the specifications of the greenhouse. The Natutec Drive module can be used as a customized [...] beneficial insects inside the drum, which can carry up to 30 liters of material. The Natutec Drive will rotate the drum to keep the beneficial insects hom

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  respiratory equipment with a P3 filter as a minimum, but preferably a full mask with a P3 filter. Exposure via skin If there is a risk of exposure via your [...] doctor. In case of a life-threatening situation call the emergency medical services immediately. A combination of factors The level of sensitivity differs [...] home in a closed plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you open the bag. Possible

• Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

  only the composition of the plant sap finally tells us which nutrients the plant has consumed. There is a load of evidence that the composition of the plant [...] water, particularly in the morning, can lower the temperature of the stem base. If the temperature of the stem base drops below the dewpoint, moisture will [...] of minerals and water. But that is not the only factor. The pH in the root zone solution has much influence on the availability of each nutrient in a different

• Bean seed fly

  flies lay eggs near the base of bean plants, and upon hatching, the larvae burrow into the soil and feed on the seeds and roots of young plants. Larvae [...] typically has a shiny black or dark brown body with clear wings. The larvae, on the other hand, are small white maggots that can be found near the base of affected [...] discolored. Thirdly, search for the presence of larvae. Small, white maggots near the base of affected bean plants are a clear sign of bean seed fly infestation

• Two-spotted spider mite

  to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They mainly occur on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents. The empty [...] on the leaves affects the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental crops. Life cycle of two-spotted spider mite Two-spotted [...] yellow, and in many plants the damage can also be seen on the upper surface of leaves as small yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced

• Gummy stem blight

  be recognized from the outside by the small narrowing of the tip of the mature fruits. The symptoms on stems, leaves and inside the fruits may occur together [...] air and the conidiospores by water drops, tools and hands of workers. The ascospores are the main source of dispersal of disease upwards in the crop and [...] higher up on the stem. On the lesions, golden-brown gummy drops occur, hence the name gummy stem blight. On the lesions, black specks, the new fruiting

• Vidi Fol (Fortafol)

  Fill the application tank with half the required amount of water Add the correct amount of Vidi Fol to the water Mix thoroughly Fill the tank with the remaining [...] 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 5 and 7 Application Can [...] tal conditions The pH of the solution should be between pH 5-7. Young plants can be sensitive. Test the sensitivity of the plants on a small scale, prior

• Experience Centre

  AM to 5:00 PM. A tour takes an average of 1,5 hours and is suitable for groups of up to 15 visitors. In the case of bigger groups, the programme can be [...] inside a bumblebee hive and see these tireless workers do what they do best. Did you know that the vision of bumblebees differs vastly to that of humans [...] and discover the world of sustainable cultivation If you are interested in sustainable cultivation, biological crop protection , and natural pollination