Olive scale

Removal of large quantities of sap debilitate the plant and can cause wilting, desiccation of tissues and dieback. Life cycle and appearance of Olive scale [...] Eggs are protected under the shield until they hatch. The emerging crawlers settle mostly along the main veins on the lower sides of mature leaves. Many young [...] amounts of honeydew causing build-up of sticky deposits on nearby surfaces. The honeydew may attract attendant ants and sooty moulds grow on the sugary deposits

Greenhouse crop pollination

cultivation of crops and supporting a more stable and sustainable agricultural industry. For the past 40 years we have been at the forefront of developing [...] Greenhouse pollination is vital because it ensures the efficient fertilization of plants within a controlled environment, leading to increased crop yields [...] pollination solutions for the horticultural industry. With decades of experience and extensive research, we have gained in-depth knowledge of pollinators and their

About bumblebees

pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower between 7-10 times, before it is fully pollinated Bumblebees lack the sop [...] for the brood as well as perform maintenance jobs on the nest. As the nest continues to develop, the queen will not leave it. She will be inside the nest [...] earlier in the morning and later into the evening hours Bumblebees pollinate flowers through a method called 'buzz- pollination ', this will allow a bumblebee

Biological Pest Control

enhancing the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between pests and their predators. Instead of introducing [...] , is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance of ecosystems [...] This approach not only reduces the environmental impact but also minimises the risk of pesticide resistance, making it a sustainable and effective long-term

Hop

About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are [...] tall. The hop is native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere where currently the most acreage of production occurs. Although these plants have a very long [...] cycle, with the continued popularity of microbrews across the globe, genetics for flavoring have dictated how long these plants stay in the ground. They

100% Sustainable Agriculture

experience A healthy future, that's quite a challenge. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal of experience! Growing in a sustainable [...] that contribute to a healthy, safe, resilient and productive crop. All this with the aim of achieving sustainable food production for a healthy planet. Partners [...] introducing this valuable legacy of knowledge and experience to the field of Agriculture. Working together with farmers We look at the problems at hand with fresh

Capirel

with a recirculation pump) Fill the spray tank with the required amount of water If tank mixing with a compatible product, add Capirel at the end to a fully [...] Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a food [...] Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing

Maximize pollination in tomato

bumblebees employ a technique called buzz pollination . They grasp onto the flower and generate vibrations, aiding in the transfer of pollen. Within one [...] together. It is important to position the hives in such a way that the hive exits point in different directions, away from the crop. This arrangement allows for [...] adverse weather conditions, and maintaining the right environmental factors will contribute to the well-being of the bumblebee colony and enhance pollination

Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

breaching the monocultures of the oak and stimulating the natural enemies of the oak processionary caterpillar. As already stated, the use of nematodes [...] reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests as a curative measure, we can keep the situation manageable for now. In the longer [...] oak trees in the forests and plantations around Doetinchem. Marc van Rijswijk is the spokesman for Buha, the implementing organization for the Municipality

Tomato

pollination of the crop. Adequate pollination ensures that the ovaries in the flowers are fertilized with pollen, leading to the formation of healthy fruits [...] manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your scouting [...] sustainable pest control and promotes the overall health of tomato crops, as it stimulates growers to minimise the use of synthetic pesticides. Pest monitoring