• Pollination checklist outdoor

  after delivery, or a maximum of one day later, to allow the bumblebees to gather food. Position the hives evenly throughout the plot for maximum results. [...] before opening the little doors to give the bumblebees to time to become calm again. Transportation and shaking movements can make the bumblebees restless. Protect [...] flowering period. For instance, position the hive on a crate or on a stack of stones. Flowering weeds may be visited by bumblebees in addition to the target crop

• Natutec Airobug

  of this material up to a distance of at least 10 metres from the Airobug. Product components The Airobug is available for mono-rail or pipe-rail and consists [...] dosing and mixing pots Batteries (24V) with charger The Airobug for mono-rail includes a lift to attach the blowing device onto the rail Volume of dosing pot/drum [...] position on the mono-rail or pipe-rail Make sure the battery is fully charged Calculate the time required for the Airobug to go back and forth in the bay Calculate

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water [...] which makes it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety Skyson RZ, which has a lot of vigour and is suited to exposure [...] water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible to Pythium. That’s why I needed to use Trianum as a preventative measure against Pythium

• Crop Protection

  benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, [...] t interval – Safe to apply up to harvest with no waiting period. Low resistance risk – Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies. Supports [...] protection products do not require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment

• Pepper weevil

  n is to inspect the ground as well as the flowers and immature fruit, since they throw themselves to the ground and keep still when they detect a threat [...] around seven to eight days, depending on the temperature. When pupation begins, the larva forms a cavity and covers it with its excrement, creating a type of [...] after a few days; after three to six days, this stage is fully complete and it becomes an adult. On average, the cycle takes 21 days.

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  first greenhouses in the ‘90s for growing tomatoes using innovative production techniques. ‘Today, this allows us to offer a consistent quality that is safe [...] including nematodes. Since we were already a Koppert customer for their bumblebees and other beneficials, we decided to use the nematode Steinernema feltiae [...] liked the idea of having a minimum impact on the surrounding environment and we wanted to offer safe and sustainable products to our customers,’ Zoboli continues

• Shore fly

  occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Life cycle and appearance of Shore fly The life cycle of the shore fly [...] on green algae. However, they can transmit plant diseases and can be a nuisance to greenhouse works by their sheer numbers. Frass deposited on leaves or [...] following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupa and the adult fly. The eggs are laid singly and are bean-shaped. A first instar larva is translucent white

• Pear brown spot

  under-canopy micro-sprinklers for irrigation to keep the canopy dry. Monitoring pear brown spot Regular orchard monitoring is essential to detect infections early [...] essential to minimise crop losses. Learn more Damage symptoms of pear brown spot Typical symptoms of pear brown spot include: Small brown to dark brown [...] floor in autumn and winter to eliminate overwintering sites. Consider shredding leaf litter and floor sanitation. Prune for air circulation: Remove dense

• Psyllids

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• Leafhoppers

  curling. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plant growth and can lead to reduced yield and lower crop quality. In addition, leafhoppers can transmit [...] greenhouse and field crops. Effective leafhopper control is therefore essential to maintain healthy and productive cultivation. By combining monitoring with [...] natural balance, ensuring consistent quality and optimal yield. Solutions for leafhopper control