• Pollination checklist outdoor

  bumblebees ensure natural pollination in both indoor and outdoor crops. Good pollination in outdoor crops can be achieved by following the recommendations shown [...] the same crops. Position a bumblebee hive at least 100 metres away from a honeybee hive, out of the sight of the honeybees. This is necessary because the [...] the honeybees may be attracted by the sugar water in the bumblebee hive, particularly if the main crop is not yet flowering. After positioning, wait 30 minutes

• Cannabis

  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 [...] Attracker ) in combination with traps ( Deltatrap , Funnel Trap) or sticky traps (Horiver) play a crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture [...] Management (IPM) in cannabis Integrated pest management (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive. This is because cannabis

• Brown soft scale

  brown soft scale Coccus hesperidum is very common in tropical and sub-tropical regions and is also a common pest in greenhouses throughout the world. C [...] enormous quantities of honeydew. This is usually the first visible symptom. Because of this, C. hesperidum is often attended by ants. The ants will clean and protect [...] protect the coccids and in turn benefit from a rich food source. The honeydew also quickly becomes infected by sooty moulds which can cover the leaves

• Wireless Beehome

  controlled by a signal from the climate computer or a timer connected to the central transmitter. Presentation The Wireless Beehome system consists of a receiver [...] close the hive entrance of a Natupol hive on set times. One central transmitter can manage several receivers in the greenhouse and a distance of around 100/150 [...] dominate the natural (UV) light in the greenhouse during winter time, bumblebees have difficulties with their orientation. This has a negative effect on pollination

• Mealybugs and scales

  and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs [...] they cause by sucking plant sap, mealybugs and soft scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental [...] level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  aphidimyza is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between [...] for aphid control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting [...] aphids . This beneficial insect is widely employed in integrated pest management (IPM) programs to suppress aphid populations in various agricultural and h

• Black currant

  About The black currant ( Ribes nigrum ) is a woody shrub and the plant is well known for its savory berries. It belongs to the family of Grossulariaceae [...] well in damp and fertile soils. During summer, clusters of small and glossy black berries appear along the stems. These can be picked by hand or by machine [...] machine. The berries are extremely rich in vitamin C and polyphenol phytochemicals. Nowadays, black currants are extensively cultivated, both on commercial

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory [...] Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Downloads Trial results in grapes Predatory mites whitepaper Predatory Mites Poster Application Hang sachets in sheltered [...] detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not

• Veni Calcium

  fertiliser, bringing the calcium quickly where it is needed. The calcium in the product can easily be taken up by the plant. Pack size 5 and 20 litre containers [...] from 2-5 litres/ha Applications should be repeated a number of times Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] Calcium provides a direct source of calcium to the plant which can easily be taken up. Crops All crops. Mode of action Veni Calcium is applied as foliar

• Cotton aphid

  winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous [...] cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is distributed throughout the world but prefers the warmer regions. It has been a pest in European greenhouses since the [...] growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death