Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

healthy fruit orchards Fruit growers in France are increasingly turning to sustainable nematode solutions to protect their orchards against pests – a living [...] leafrollers at the time and switched to biocontrol to save my production,’ Michael remembers. ‘I was suffering from heavy pest pressure, and my distributor [...] volume of water to correspond with the quantity of nematodes,’ Michel explains. ‘It’s easy to dilute in this way.’ Michel says it is easy to apply if the

Capirel

few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid d [...] litres of water per sachet (water temperature: 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents [...] sprinkler system To avoid blockage, all filters should be removed, especially if finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on

Broad mite

broad mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) are not a serious problem, as they are unable to overwinter. Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae [...] elongated, oval eggs are firmly attached to the surface and are rather large (about 0.07 mm) compared with the subsequent, active stages. They are transparent and [...] different to the others and not used for walking. After moulting to the third larval stage the larvae stay in their cuticle for one or two days and then

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 [...] even in winter and early spring when temperatures are still low. Winged forms are produced and migrate to other crops until June. [...] stunted when growth starts in spring. Petioles are shortened and leaves curled and twisted. Blossom trusses are also affected, fruits remain small and yield

Ercal

temperature needs to be at least 20°C/68°F. Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Ercal is best to be used in c [...] inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the [...] places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Ercal depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular

Natupol Trio

bumblebees to 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 [...] sun on days with temperatures above 25°C). Storage time after receipt To guarantee the best pollination results, start using the hive on the day of arrival [...] the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing

Manual Growing lights

better not to release the bumblebees on the specific day, but to open the hive the following day. Never keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless [...] it takes up to 60-90 minutes for the last foraging bumblebee to return to the hive. Under low light conditions, this time increases up to 120 minutes. [...] 12 hives are positioned above the walkway. The smaller frames for 4 hives are placed close to the sidewalls, at the end of the plant rows, to optimize

Cyclamen main pest pressures

advice Date published: June 20, 2019 Cyclamen main pest pressures Cyclamen: Main pests and control strategies. Thrips There are many species of thrips, but [...] development conditions are 18 o c-26 o c; above 35 o c, the life-cycle stops. They are also very prolific egg-layers, giving rapid rise to the next generation [...] silver-grey spots on the leaves, with dark green spots of frass, and feeding marks to the flowers. Their life-cycle is very temperature-dependent. Although thrips

Aphids

control Learn more about What are aphids? Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that belong to the superfamily Aphidoidea. There are over 4,000 species of aphids [...] aphids can cause leaves to curl or twist as they feed on the plant sap. How to prevent aphids To prevent aphid infestations in crops, you can take several [...] Aphidoidea, belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids discussed here all belong to the family Aphididae, a family containing many species that cause damage

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector,’ says co-manager at SCEA, Bélinda Gaillet. ‘Capsanem appealed to us due to its [...] early Koppert France customers and still is, using many of Koppert’s IPM solutions, including Capsanem to control the Nesidiocoris pressure. ‘We produce five [...] The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes also act on Macrolophus , which is biologically very close to Nesidiocoris