Blueberry

methods and reducing the use of pesticides, growers can limit their exposure to harmful chemicals and minimise the negative impact on the environment. Various [...] compete with the pathogenic fungi for space and nutrients and even kill them. At the same time, they strengthen the root system making the plant less vulnerable [...] pollinators of blueberry crops. They contribute significantly to the successful production of high-quality blueberries. Bumblebees also contribute to the sust

Leek

Protection in Leek: Thrips Control & Healthy Roots About The vegetable leek is a cultivar of Allium ampeloprasum , the broadleaf wild leek. In the past, many [...] to identify various species of leek, but now they are all classified as cultivars of Allium ampeloprasum . The part of the plant that can be eaten is at [...] small seedling and planted in a greenhouse. Later on, as weather permits, the leek is planted outside in the soil. Once outside, the plant is rather hardy and

Natupol

position the hive near the top of plants, in such a way that the hive is exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive [...] Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood [...] may leak) Position the hive about 20-60 cm above the ground in the shade of the crop or if necessary provide additional shading Under short day conditions

Natupol Excel

Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood [...] cm above the ground in the shade of the crop or if necessary provide additional shading Under short day conditions (<10 hours light) position the hive near [...] near the top of plants, in such a way that the hive is exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive before opening

Natupol Smart

Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood [...] shade of the crop or if necessary provide additional shading Under short day conditions (<10 hours light) position the hive near the top of plants, in such [...] be closed. Remove the plastic liner and the sugar water tank from the hive, then place the liner back inside. Seal the entire hive in a plastic bag, remove

Open field pollination

Pollination plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful [...] growers a flying start to optimal pollination. Advantages of bumblebees in open field In the realm of outdoor crop pollination , both honeybees and bumblebees [...] honeybees. This abundance of pollen proves instrumental in promoting robust pollination and contributes to the development of more uniform and larger fruits

Mealybugs and scales

sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs [...] mealybugs in your crop Life cycle of mealybugs & scales Mealybug & scale damage Although most species of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant, [...] low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess

Thrips

she makes an opening in the plant tissue. The eggs are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. On the leaves of sweet pepper, for instance [...] hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the leaf. The larvae are smaller than the adults and lack wings. Depending on the species [...] pupate on the plant or in the ground. The pre-pupal and pupal instars are recognizable by their developing wing buds. Compared with the pre-pupa, the pupa has

Shallot aphid

and shallot, the aphids often occur at the end of the storage period causing malformation of new plants. Life cycle and appearance of The shallot aphid [...] females of the shallot aphid are 1.1-2.2 mm long and shiny brownish green to dirty yellow. Their legs and antennae are pale, apart from the ends of the antennae [...] antennae and the tarsi. The siphunculi are short an swollen towards the apex. The shallot aphid does not alternate to another host plant for overwintering

Caterpillars

to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran [...] greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves [...] to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass they leave behind