• Natupol Smart

  (<10 hours light) 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 [...] 15–25°C. Storage conditions Keep hives in a well ventilated environment, out of direct sunlight. Hygiene Never move a hive from one greenhouse to another [...] before placing new hives Disposal After the pollination cycle, once there is no life in the bumblebee colonies, the ‘Beehome’ system should be closed. Remove

• Maize

  as starch in cooking practices. Nowadays, maize is extensively cultivated all over the world. When it comes to numbers and volumes; there is more maize [...] About Maize or corn ( Zea mays subsp. mays ), is a large grain plant that divided in six main types: flint corn, dent corn, popcorn, pod corn, sweet corn [...] maize was domesticated by the indigenous communities in Mexico and it still plays a main role in the preparation of Mexican food dishes. The leafy stalk

• Flowering potted plants

  used as ornamental houseplants in countries with colder climates. Kalanchoe is a tropical, succulent flowering plant and a genus that consists of about 125 [...] About There are many species of flowering potted plants, the most common species are: Poinsettia is well known and popular for its large red, white and [...] and green leaves, especially around Christmas. Begonia is a perennial flowering plants and belongs to the family of Begoniaceae . The genus consists of 1

• Horse-chestnut leaf miner

  the pupal stage in a cocoon in dead leaves. The emergence of adults in spring occurs in April and May, depending on climatic conditions. After mating, each [...] 5 mm in the firsts instar up to 3.5 mm in the fourth instar. The pupa is brown and is 2.9-4.5 mm long. The horse-chestnut leaf miner overwinters in the [...] not build a true cocoon in the mine. The percentage of larvae which spin true cocoons increases in each of the subsequent generations. Adults of the first

• Green potted plants

  and specks and turn the plant into a decorative indoor object. The plant itself is a perennial, herbaceous plant with a straight stem. Croton belongs to [...] About There are many species of green potted plants, the most common are: Ficus Skimmia come in many varieties and are usually used as garden plants, because [...] attractive foliage, flowers and ornate red fruits. These plants grow in the shade and need a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils. Skimmia plants are strong

• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  be drawn behind a moving vehicle, a fully autonomous pipe rail, and a module that can be fixed to existing farming equipment. Even in these tough Covid [...] Natutec Drive is also being used by soft fruit grower, Keelings, in Ireland. Their farm manager, Dennis Keny: 'Natutec Drive is working like a dream so far [...] Natutec Drive – is now being used with success by growers in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. Demo trials are currently being set up in Germany, France

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  aphidimyza is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between [...] for aphid control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting [...] aphids . This beneficial insect is widely employed in integrated pest management (IPM) programs to suppress aphid populations in various agricultural and h

• Sportnem-H

  Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To [...] solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Sportnem-H is typically applied at a rate of 2.5 billion [...] spray tank (except when tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with a recirculation pump) Fill the spray tank

• Rophoria

  detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 200-600 pupae per ha/release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert [...] conditions Rophoria is most effective between 20 and 30°C. High humidity is favourable for larval development and hatching of pupae. Adult hoverflies feed [...] 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 start

• Miglyphus

  using the dead larvae as food. Adult females also kill young leaf miner larvae by using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect [...] size 500 adults. Presentation 100 ml bottle. Carrier None. Application Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening [...] intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures (<20°C/68°F) it might be better to use Minusa . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor