• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  pollination. The sun activates the bumblebees 09:00 08:00 Keep the hives closed during one day of snowfall. If possible, remove the snow from the roof. 07:00 [...] sure the hives are not overheated by the lamps and other means, or by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more [...] you can place them lower in the greenhouse. 13:00 Vertical placement will have a negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees

• Broad mite

  to the damage caused by viruses. The typical pattern of damage consists of malformation and distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The mites [...] General The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) occurs in the tropics and in greenhouses in temperate regions. The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) [...] to cause the leaf to turn brown and curl up. A typical indication of an attack of broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ), is the appearance of dark brown

• Click beetles

  fully grown the larvae pupate in the soil in summer. The adults appear about 4 weeks after pupation, but usually remain in the soil until the following spring [...] and feed on the roots of many plants. Damage symptoms The click beetles feed on the roots and bore into the base of plants. This can cause the plants to [...] eggs are laid in May or June in groups in the soil. They hatch about one month later and the larvae start to feed on roots. The larvae (‘wireworms’) are

• Codling moth

  It is very common in Europe. Damage symptoms After invading the fruit, the larvae first form a small cavity just under the skin. The entry hole can be seen [...] Depending on the climate, there are one, two or more generations per year. The fully grown caterpillars of the last generation overwinter and pupate in spring [...] spring. Larvae still in the apples at harvest can often be found in cracks in apple boxes or other places in the store.

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  hives in good time for the blossoms. The provision of information by Koppert consultants is good and I am satisfied with the results.’ [...] pear orchards. Situated in the Betuwe fruit growing region of the Netherlands, the 80-hectare orchard grows apples on 45 hectares and pears on 35 hectares [...] include Conference, Tessa and Migo. ‘Our oldest apple plot is 15 years old and the youngest is one year old,’ Alfred explains. ‘We constantly innovate and

• Tutasan

  Presentation One trap. Preparation Place the pheromone dispenser in the green canister and attach it to the upper central part of the trap Fill the trap with [...] ic pheromone which lures the male moths to the trap where they get trapped in the water. Trapping males reduces the amount of eggs laid by females who [...] water to the level indicated If possible connect the trap to a dripper and make sure the water drips properly into the trap Add a small quantity of vegetable

• Crane flies

  Larvae emerge within one week and then feed on roots and crowns of grasses during the autumn.. Larvae overwinter in the soil, usually in the third instar stage [...] General The larvae of crane flies , called leatherjackets, live in the soil and feed on roots and shoots (which they pull into the ground of mainly grasses [...] again in spring. They become active again and feed voraciously when the soil begins to warm up in spring. The larvae pupate below the soil surface in summer

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest [...] 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 is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests

• Silver-Y moth

  feature of this caterpillar is the oscillatory swaying movement of the anterior end. The caterpillars are nocturnal. When the caterpillar is full-grown [...] roof-like above the body. The female lays up to 2,000 eggs on the underside of the leaves of their host plant, usually separately but sometimes in small groups [...] leaves, accumulation of frass and destruction of growing points. Life cycle and appearance of Silver-Y moth The forewings of the silver-Y moth ( Autographa

• Sportnem_leaflet_EN_A4_-_Koppert_20230441_-_DEF_LR.pdf

  oleracea, which is present in parts of Europe and the USA, has two generations per year, one in autumn, with overwintering larvae and one in summer. Sportnem-T [...] feed on the leaves of trees. The common garden chafer (Phyllopertha horticola) is present in Europe and parts of Asia. The males can be seen in early summer [...] humus particles. In the second larval stage they start to feed on the roots of grasses. The older larvae overwinter and start feeding again in spring. Sportnem-H