• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  they jump from the leaves and Aphidoletes aphidimyza pupate in the top layer of moist soil, where they form an oval silk cocoon constructed from long sticky [...] first aphids are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at weekly intervals until [...] then sucks out the body fluids, leaving the dead aphid hanging by its snout from the leaf to turn brown or black, and eventually decay. The quantity of aphids

• Brown soft scale

  by ants. The ants will clean and protect the coccids and in turn benefit from a rich food source. The honeydew also quickly becomes infected by sooty moulds [...] appear that they bear live young, but in fact the first instar nymph emerges from the egg under the mother’s scale. The pink crawlers are active for two or

• Potato

  its edible tuber. The plant is an herbaceous perennial and came to Europe from Latin America in the second half of the 16th century. Potatoes as a food [...] flowering, fruiting and the development of the potatoes. The plant’s flowers vary from white, pink, red or blue, to purple and have yellow stamens. After the flowering

• Crane flies

  the burrows of the larvae might also be visible. Secondary damage may come from birds and rodents feeding on larvae and digging up turf. Life cycle and [...] found sticking out above the soil surface. Adult common crane flies emerge from the soil in late summer to fall, and females mate and lay 200-300 eggs. Larvae

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  environments and provide valuable advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various pollination methods to implementing smart [...] Northern Europe), place bumblebee hives high in or above the crops starting from week 40 (+4) until week 10 (-4). Position the colonies to receive direct [...] temporary hand pollination when natural pollination is insufficient. Remove snow from the greenhouse roof when possible. Energy screens and grow lights The use

• Natupol Trio

  calm down Protect the hives from direct sunlight and rain, and weigh down the hive for example with a stone, to prevent it from blowing away Open the ventilation [...] and the sugar water tank from the hive, then place the liner back inside. Seal the entire hive in a plastic bag, remove it from the crop area, and dispose [...] at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing both colony size

• Rophoria

  Pests All species/stages of aphids . Mode of action Adult hoverflies emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. The young larvae [...] the open box vertically on the plants, preferably close to flowers. Protect from direct sunlight or rain. Dosage The dosage of Rophoria depends on climate [...] first aphids are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 200-600 pupae per ha/release. Releases should be repeated a number of times

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

  emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity [...] Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You

• Black tea thrips

  greenhouses of temperate areas, is highly polyphagous, and has been recorded from more than 100 plant species. Seriously damaged crops include tea, citrus [...] drop. In addition, leaves are covered with small droplets of black excrement from the thrips. Life cycle and appearance of Black tea thrips Adult black tea

• Syrphidend

  Pests All species/stages of aphids . Mode of action Adult hoverflies emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. The young larvae [...] the open box vertically on the plants, preferably close to flowers. Protect from direct sunlight or rain. Dosage The dosage of Syrphidend depends on climate [...] first aphids are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-600 pupae per ha/release. Releases should be repeated a number of times