Open field pollination

Bumblebees visit up to two times more flowers and transfer up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination [...] leading to increased yields. Adaptability to weather conditions Bumblebees exhibit an impressive adaptability to diverse weather conditions due to their [...] their ability to regulate body temperature. This unique feature allows them to remain active across a broader range of temperatures, making them particularly

Ervibank

Place the basket in direct light, preferably in a spot where it can remain for 10-12 weeks Fit a dripper to the tussock for continuous supply of water and [...] dripper from tussock to rock wool when roots start to grow Best results are obtained when the banker plants hang above the crop To prevent the crop from [...] Use Ervibank to provide alternative hosts for Aphidius ervi and Aphelinus abdominalis to build up the population when aphids in the crop are scarce. Natural

Spider mites and other mites

of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days to a couple of weeks, again depending on environmental [...] as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants if left u [...] effective way to keep plant mite populations under control. Mite control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our mite control

Rose aphid

and appearance of Rose aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] aphids. In summer, winged aphids spread the infestation to other rose plants and sometimes also to secondary hosts. Colonies are often present on rose bushes [...] General The rose aphid, Macrosiphum rosae , is a serious and often abundant pest of roses. It is virtually cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage

Buckthorn-potato aphid

nasturtii , has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of [...] of Buckthorn-potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching

Geranium aphid

Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] General Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii is a pest of strawberry that is widely distributed in northern and western Europe. Damage symptoms Wingless aphids [...] formed from May onwards and are responsible for spreading the infestation to other strawberry plants. Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii can spread strawberry

Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

nematode product Entonem . A major advantage is that the bycatch of other caterpillars is much lower, which is a great benefit to biodiversity. In mid-April [...] necessary. ‘We think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in consultation [...] confident that the use of nematodes helps to reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests as a curative measure, we can keep the

Shallot aphid

appearance of The shallot aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] in Europe. Damage symptoms Feeding of shallot aphid on strawberries invokes a strong host plant reaction. Infested plants become severely stunted when growth [...] place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching

Large blackberry aphid

very similar to the large raspberry aphid Amphorophora idaei . As both aphid species are host specific the host plant is the simplest method to distinguish [...] of Large blackberry aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] appear in June and July and migrate to new canes or host plants where they produce wingless aphids again. In October to December winged aphids appear again

Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

Nematodes are a better solution for urban areas.’ Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar egg casings begin to emerge. A second spraying [...] cover, Bacillus thuringiensis can also have a good combatting effect.’ Staunch advocate Wolterinck BV is a staunch advocate of Entonem against the oak [...] caterpillar. Ivo de Groot continues, ‘The product has a guaranteed firm, preventive effect, it’s a 100% natural and it helps preserve biodiversity.’