• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  continue to thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalogue and analyse data in real time. These tools [...] Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring [...] practices that can determine the success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their

• Blueberry

  Beneficial antagonistic fungi which protect the plants against these diseases can be applied to the growing medium when the plants are being grown under permanent [...] compete with the pathogenic fungi for space and nutrients and even kill them. At the same time, they strengthen the root system making the plant less vulnerable [...] methods and reducing the use of pesticides, growers can limit their exposure to harmful chemicals and minimise the negative impact on the environment. Various

• Radish

  in pre-Roman times. Radish comes in several varieties that all vary in flavour, colour, size and time it takes to mature. The vegetable has a particular [...] About The radish ( Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. Sativus ) is an edible root vegetable that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. This plant was already [...] that derives from the chemical components that are produced by the plant, namely glucosinolate, myrosinase, and isothiocyanate. Radish is now produced and

• Black bean aphid

  from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its [...] General The black bean aphid, Aphis fabae , is widespread in temperate regions, where it is a serious economic pest of beans. It is highly polyphagous

• Predatory insects

  , Mirical-N ), a species of predatory bug, is particularly skilled in controlling whitefly and caterpillars but also contributes to the control of spider [...] populations, gall midges contribute to the overall health of plants and help maintain a balanced ecosystem without the need for chemical pesticides. Koppert [...] are known to be highly efficient predators, capable of consuming a significant number of aphids in a short period. Aphidalia , featuring the ladybird species

• Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

  The most harmful caterpillars that occur in the greenhouse belong to the Noctuidae, which is the largest of all the lepidopteran families. Their forewings [...] Tomato looper The Tortricidae are another group of caterpillars that affect greenhouse crops. The term ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars [...] Always read the label and product information before use. Pay attention to the risk indications and follow the safety precautions on the label.

• Mycotal FAQ

  at a temperature between 2°C and 6°C. The expiry date of the product can be found on the packaging. How to apply Mycotal? Mycotal is applied as a foliar [...] Asked Questions What is Mycotal What is Mycotal? Mycotal is a natural insecticide. It contains a so called entomopathogenic fungus, a fungus that disables [...] against Mycotal is very unlikely due to the complex nature by which Mycotal interacts with the target pest. How to handle & apply Mycotal How to store Mycotal

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  modified) 4. Is never modified (is always set to 1). 5. Is never modified (is always set to 5). 6. The menu is left immediately and the home screen is displayed [...] used to connect the climate computer to the transmitter or to change the digital frequency of the transmitter. The menu can only be used once the lid of [...] are 8 options). 3. Is never modified (is always set to 2). 4. The menu is left immediately and the home screen is displayed. The menu is left automatically

• Cherry

  About The Prunus avium , usually referred to as wild cherry, sweet cherry, or gean, is a species of cherry and a flowering plant that belong to the rose [...] in the Caucasus and northern Iran. Cherries even grow in a small and isolated cluster in the western Himalaya. The sweet cherry is regarded as the most [...] cherry and it is one of two cherry varieties most of the current commercial, edible cherry cultivars derive from. The other variety is the sour cherry Prunus

• Yellow rose aphid

  ornamental crops. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. The yellow rose aphid is also a vector of several viruses [...] extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves. Retarded [...] Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess