• Thripex

  distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put small heaps on rockwool slabs Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least [...] of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Neoseiulus cucumeris is most effective at temperatures [...] between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Neoseiulus cucumeris is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  throughout the plot for maximum results. The recommended number of hives is dependent on the crop and the presence of other pollinating insects. Bumblebees and [...] honeybees. This is necessary because the honeybees may be attracted by the sugar water in the bumblebee hive, particularly if the main crop is not yet flowering [...] the hive is kept dry. Keep the hive entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering period. For instance, position the hive on a crate or

• Parasitoid wasps

  inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitoid wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host depends on the specific [...] within or on the host's body. Emergence: Once the parasitoid wasp reaches maturity, it emerges from the host's body or the cocoon. The host pest is typically [...] control. They are called "parasitic" because they lay their eggs inside or on harmful pest insects. These parasitoid wasp larvae then develop inside the

• Tomato

  predatory mirid bug, is known to feed on spider mites , providing effective control. Feltiella acarisuga ( Spidend ), a predatory gall midge, is also effective [...] tomato. These small, soft-bodied insects can be found mostly on the stems where they feed on the sap of tomato plants, causing stunted growth and yellowing [...] substantial damage. The tomato leafminer ( Tuta absoluta ) is an increasing problem worldwide, it is devouring tomato foliage and inflicting significant harm

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  environmental conditions. Above 28°C the pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused on cooling the hive. Above 32°C pollination may stop due [...] be reduced if the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended humidity range is 60-75%. Due to better air [...] it is crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial

• Natutec Drive

  product is a unit with a patented release system to disperse material into an airstream for distribution through tubes over crops. The Natutec Drive is applicable [...] any situation and based on the specifications of the greenhouse. The Natutec Drive module can be used as a customized vehicle or on existing farming equipment [...] been used for Natutec Drive is exactly the same technology as which has been used for Natutec Drone. This specific technology is patented.This technology

• Anso-Mite Plus

  are oblong and transparent white. Adults are about 0.5 mm in size. Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner [...] after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] Amblyseius andersoni is effective at temperatures above 14°C/57°F. Optimum temperatures are between 20 and 28°C (68 and 82°F). A. andersoni is sensitive to relative

• Lettuce

  family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves. It is, however, often plagued on by a number of insect

• Cannabis

  Integrated pest management (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive. This is because cannabis can attract a lot [...] of different pests and diseases that can cause problems. Biological control is a key component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cannabis cultivation [...] organisms to manage pest populations. Some of the common pests that you might find on cannabis plants are aphids , whitefly , thrips , spider mites , and leaf miners

• Strawberry

  their overall health and productivity. One of the species that is known to infest strawberries is Phytonemus pallidus , commonly known as the Strawberry mite [...] blossom weevil ( Anthonomus rubi ) is a notorious pest that specifically targets strawberry flowers. The adult weevils feed on the flower buds, causing damage [...] weevils, are generalist pests, the adults of which feed on the foliage of strawberry plants, and larvae on the roots. Their feeding activity can weaken the plants