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Pollination under artificial lights

manual which features research results that are presented graphically, also offers guidelines so that growers are able to avoid some of the pitfalls when it [...] hive and give advice on how to enhance the work of our bumblebees in poor (day)light conditions. We hope that our growers are going to make good use of [...] beginning to drop, growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on the

Cottony cushion scale

The 'females' are actually hermaphrodites with fertilization occurring between the eggs and the sperm of the same individual. Males are occasionally produced [...] photosynthesis. Also due to the honeydew, cottony cushion scale infestations are often attended by ants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony cushion scale [...] orange-brown body that is coated with white and yellow wax. The adult ‘females’ are easily recognized by their large size (up to 10 mm long), red-brown body colour

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Aphidius ervi

available at Koppert as Ervipar . Aphidius ervi products Ervipar Expand all items How to use Aphidius ervi The parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle [...] fluids, ultimately leading to the host's demise. In environments where aphids are prevalent, Aphidius ervi can significantly suppress their numbers, making [...] entirely black, without striping. As it can develop in large aphid species they are generally much larger than Aphidius colemani or Aphidius matricariae . However

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and [...] sees opportunities for traditional methods to evolve. Moreover, consumers are becoming increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture [...] environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe. Future of biological crop protection Koen advocates for a cautious approach

Apple scab

management, economic losses can exceed 70% of production value. Infections are favored by cool, wet conditions during spring and early summer, when spores [...] disease management, regular monitoring, and integrated management measures are essential to limit disease development and protect fruit quality and tree [...] these leaves, the fungus forms pseudothecia, which produce ascospores that are released during spring and initiate new infections. In mild climates, the

Plant Disease Management

the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological [...] plants. For successful biological disease control, it's vital to understand how host plants and pathogens interact closely. This knowledge forms the foundation [...] that have been specifically bred for disease resistance. These varieties are inherently less susceptible to common plant diseases. Healthy soil Maintaining

Dacnusa sibirica

and second instars. Their eggs are laid in the larvae and the adults emerge from the host pupae. Eggs of Dacnusa sibirica are oval and a clear white colour [...] at Koppert as Minusa . Dacnusa sibirica products Minusa Expand all items How to use Dacnusa sibirica The parasitic wasp Dacnusa sibirica is available in [...] to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-0.5 per

Cerall

immediate and long-lasting control on a wide variety of seed-borne diseases. How does it work? Cerall contains a high concentration of P. chlororaphis strain [...] the seeds The bacteria present in Cerall will stay inactive when the seeds are stored dry. After sowing, when water availability increases, the bacteria [...] start to multiply. This ensures that the seeds and first developing roots are quickly colonised. Subsequently, the bacteria will start to compete with other