• Common asparagus beetle

  General The common asparagus beetle ( Crioceris asparagi ) is a major, host-specific pest of asparagus in most asparagus producing regions of the world. Damage symptoms Both adults and larvae feed on

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  into the greenhouse. An infrared thermometer can help to gain certainty about the effect of temperature on pollination. A flower temperature of more than [...] placement of the hive can reduce heat stress of pollinators. Position the hive about 20-60 cm above the ground on the south-side (in the Northern Hemisphere) [...] petals to see if bruising is visible (figure 5 - first picture on the right). About 18-20 flowers per hectare must be checked per variety. Covering a representative

• Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

  best possible Plant Health Preface This white paper is one of a series about optimizing plant growth in greenhouses, which Hoogendoorn Growth Management [...] condition of roots are usually poorly visible. That restricts growers to learn about the effects of their actions and growing conditions on the root system. [...] Magnesium and trace elements, and not too much nitrate. Here one could speak about the importance of chemical balance for plant health. Mineral nutrients are

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• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  Macrolophus pygmaeus for pest control Macrolophus pygmaeus is a key predatory bug for biological pest control of whitefly , Tuta absoluta and spide mites. This beneficial insect has been widely employ

• Plant Health

  Rediscovering natural approaches to plant health Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical pest

• Adalia bipunctata

  Adalia bipunctata for aphid control Adalia bipunctata , commonly known as the two-spot ladybird or the two-spotted ladybug, is a species of a predatory beetle. As a natural enemy of aphids , Adalia bi

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are crucial practices that can

• Beneficial microorganisms

  What are beneficial microorganisms? Beneficial microorganisms, also known as beneficial microbes, are microorganisms that provide positive effects to their environment, including various biological sy

• Cucumber

  Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cucumber crops Integrated pest management ( IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation, to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber crops. Cucumbers are e