• Koppert UK Conference: 19th October 2023

  August 25, 2023

  portfolio to ensure you get the best from your relative industry. Register Your Interest Now To register your interest for the event, and to receive a formal [...] Practical Demonstrations To Take Place A number of exciting practical demonstrations will also be taking place at the conference including; a lesson in how drones [...] of technical consultants will be in attendance and available throughout the day to discuss all things entomological. If you are fostering any grower related

• Integrated Pest Management

  What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs [...] employs a combination of strategies to prevent and control pests while minimising the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted [...] control. It combines biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools to manage pests effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  Amblydromalus limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various [...] s limonicus is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. How to use Amblydromalus [...] strategies, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Amblydromalus limonicus is valued for its effectiveness at

• Thrips

  larval instars, a pre-pupa and a pupal instar, and finally the adult insect. The eggs are kidney-shaped and have a white or yellow shell. Before a female deposits [...] hairs. How to prevent thrips Preventing a thrips infestation in your greenhouse crop involves several strategies. Firstly, it's important to maintain good [...] equipment. It's also important to monitor your crop regularly for signs of thrips, so you can detect an infestation early and take action. This can be done by

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator [...] montrouzieri prefers mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous predator. Sometimes other insects related to mealybugs are eaten, such as soft scales [...] larvae resort to cannibalism under these conditions. At a temperature of 21°C, during the whole period of its development to adult beetle, a larva eats more

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  bees to fly only when there is sufficient daylight (e.g., between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.). If the energy screen remains closed for a full day, it's better [...] can be used to ensure good pollination conditions. As bumblebee may face orientation problems when insufficient daylight occurs (particularly 4 to 10 weeks [...] growers can enable bumblebees to fly during periods of adequate daylight. On average, bumblebees are allowed to fly between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (4 weeks

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  describes biological plant protection as a godsend. ‘It is going very well indeed. It would be unthinkable if we still had to keep using chemical products. After [...] netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained [...] wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the

• Cannabis

  (Trianum) is a beneficial fungus that can be used in cannabis cultivation to prevent and control diseases. This fungus is known for its ability to colonize [...] management (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive. This is because cannabis can attract a lot of different [...] the leaves and buds if you don't manage them properly. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is vital in cannabis cultivation because it effectively controls

• Tomato

  muscarium Ve6 ( Mycotal ), a beneficial fungus, can be applied as a biopesticide to infect and kill whiteflies. Additionally Rollertrap is effective for mass trapping [...] tomato crops, as it stimulates growers to minimise the use of synthetic pesticides. Pests in tomato Aphids Aphids pose a significant threat to tomato crops [...] leafminer ( Tuta absoluta ) is an increasing problem worldwide, it is devouring tomato foliage and inflicting significant harm to the entire plant. The Tomato

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  will have a negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed [...] allow the bumblebees to fly when there is enough daylight present. Wireless BeeHome system (WBH) can be controlled either by using a timer or by connecting [...] The maximum temperature should be max 28 °C. 17:00 16:00 14:00 During other weeks at higher than 28 °C temperatures you can place them lower in the greenhouse