• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  9000 solitary oak trees withing this municipality. In 2020 the level of infestation with the oak processionary caterpillar within the built-up area was so [...] that the use of nematodes helps to reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests as a curative measure, we can keep the situation [...] oak trees in the forests and plantations around Doetinchem. Marc van Rijswijk is the spokesman for Buha, the implementing organization for the Municipality

• Blackcurrant aphid

  spinal stripe. The distal third of the siphunculi is slightly swollen. In spring, the blackcurrant aphid lives on the underside of the young leaves of [...] presence in the crop. Wingless females of the blackcurrant aphid are 1.3-2.6 mm long and pale greenish white or sometimes yellowish, often with a darker green [...] appearance of Blackcurrant aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses

• Mottled arum aphid

  females of the mottled arum aphid are shiny whitish, yellowish or green with black cross bands behind the head, broken along the midline, and a large ho [...] General The mottled arum aphid, Neomyzus circumflexus , has a cosmopolitan distribution and a wide host range. In temperate climates it is primarily a pest [...] before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Reproduction of the mottled arum aphid is entirely

• Capyphor

  tank mixing with compatible products) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with a recirculation pump) Fill the spray tank with the required amount [...] of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a food source [...] Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing

• Macrocheles robustulus

  shaped and pale white with a brown oval dorsal shield and brown legs. The larvae are white. Protonymphs and deutonymph are pale white with a brown shield, more [...] soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m2/release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] Macrocheles robustulus is used for the control of the following pests: Sciarid flies (fungus gnats) Thrips Lyprauta larvae The predatory mites feed on larvae

• Pea and Bean Weevil Trap

  Place the funnel onto the green bucket Place the pheromone dispenser in the transparent top Fix the transparent top with a twist action lining up the slots [...] apart on a grass margin or headland of a field that was planted with peas or beans in the previous year Place the trap on the ground Ensure the trap is [...] Mode of action The Pea and Bean Weevil Trap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers release a species-specific

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  practices that can determine the success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their [...] mobile phone manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your [...] Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring

• Bumblebee pollination

  prolonging the overall pollination Best availability in the market Natupol colonies are available throughout the year and have a short delivery time. The int [...] last longer. The hive design developed over the years helps bumblebees to save 20% of the energy usually spent on cooling and heating the hive. High quality [...] research and collaboration with a number of scientific institutes and universities ensure we are geared for the future. With feedback from customers and

• Rose aphid

  presence in the crop. Wingless females of the rose aphid are 1.7-3.6 mm long and green or deep pink to red-brown. The antennae and sometimes the head is dark [...] symptoms Infestations with rose aphids retard the growth of buds and new shoots. Foliage and flowers are often disfigured and contaminated with sticky honeydew [...] and appearance of Rose aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses

• V10

  is positioned below the growing point Using a sponge with a scouring pad wipe and slightly wet the upper surface of the leaf with V10 solution Dosage 0 [...] Preparation Shake the bottle well before use Use a disinfected bucket which is rinsed well with water before use Dilute 0.8 litre V10 with 8 litres of cold [...] compromised due to its degradation by RNA silencing. In this way the plant is equipped with a high level of protection against subsequent attempted infections