Pollination

one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another plant. Many flowers require insects such as bumblebees or flies to transfer the [...] What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops [...] of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called

Horiver Drystick

Attach traps to wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic [...] m 2 For trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Drystick per 2 to 20 m 2 Notes In contrast to Horiver Wetstick , the glue of Horiver Drystick does not come [...] Nesidiocoris tenuis White: Lygus spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene

Horiver Rollertrap

per 1 to 3 plant rows. Timing In high crops Rollertraps should preferably be installed when the crop is still low, just before or after planting. Storage [...] staples or clips. It may be necessary to secure the Rollertrap mid run to provide additional support. It is recommended to replace the Rollertrap after 10 months [...] conditions Rollertrap should be hung above the crop when the crop is still low Attach the Rollertrap to crop wires, greenhouse poles, or other supporting

Hemispherical scale

soft scales. The size depends on the host plant and can vary from 2 to 4.5 mm. The young nymphs are white to yellowish, more oval in form and with a raised [...] symptoms The scales present are usually quite easy to see as shiny brown domes on leaf undersides close to the midribs. They produce large amounts of honeydew [...] surface. All instars live on the underside of leaves, often close to the midrib. Only when an infestation is particularly severe do individual scales appear

Silver-Y moth

migrating back to southern Europe for the winter months. The moths can fly 2,000 to 2,500 km. In temperate climates, the species produces one to two overlapping [...] inflicts much damage to agricultural crops, particularly brassicas, from August onward. The silver-Y moth ( Autographa gamma ) feeds on plants of 14 families [...] They fly rapidly from flower to flower, often resting with their wings folded roof-like above the body. The female lays up to 2,000 eggs on the underside

Chrysopa-E

on leaves Avoid clusters of eggs Can be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug only when mixed with (other products) with carrier [...] body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea larvae are active mainly during the night. The larvae [...] Chrysopa-E depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Introduction rates typically range from 10-100 eggs

Dacnusa sibirica

control of leaf miners of the genus Liriomyza . The species is native to Europe and can appear spontaneously in greenhouses in all seasons. Dacnusa sibirica [...] parasitic wasp Miglyphus at lower temperatures (<20°C/68°F). When temperatures rise, Minusa can be supported by Miglyphus . Behaviour of parasitic wasp Dacnusa [...] Dacnusa sibirica is highly efficient at detecting a plant affected by leaf miners . Once such a plant has been found, suitable hosts are very rapidly located

Adalia bipunctata

ovals. They can vary in color from pale yellow to light brown depending on environmental conditions. Pupae are often found attached to plant surfaces or [...] Adalia bipunctata contributes to natural pest control, by preying upon aphids at various stages of their life cycle, helping to control aphid populations and [...] trees. How to use Adalia bipunctata The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is available in a cotton bag ( Aphidalia ). Open the bag and attach it to the tree

Pollination checklist Growing lights

need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee [...] Opening Systems allow the bumblebees to fly when there is enough daylight present. Wireless BeeHome system (WBH) can be controlled either by using a timer [...] 17:00 16:00 14:00 During other weeks at higher than 28 °C temperatures you can place them lower in the greenhouse. 13:00 Vertical placement will have a

Pea and Bean Weevil Trap

that was planted with peas or beans in the previous year Place the trap on the ground Ensure the trap is securely positioned on the ground to prevent it [...] per week When more than 30 weevils per trap are counted on any occasion crops that have just emerged or will emerge within 10 days are likely to be at risk [...] risk Appropriate measures can then be taken to protect the crop Dosage Five traps per field location. Timing Pea and bean weevil is an early pest that affects