Citripar

Application Use a pen or sharp tool to make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Use the label to hang the tube in the crop following the instructions on the label [...] at an interval of 1-2 weeks. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] label itself. Hang the tube on a place out of direct sunlight. Leave tubes in the crop for at least two weeks. Carry out adequate ant control. Dosage The

Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

can be taken to increase the productivity of bumblebees: To ensure successful communication between bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the [...] summer) During these seasons, it is advisable to position the hives at a height of 20 – 60 cm above the ground on the south side of the path. This location [...] choose a spot where the hives receive early sunlight, typically on the north side. If needed, the hives can be placed higher inside the crop, at a minimum

Olive scale

oleae , is a cosmopolitan pest of citrus and olives and occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest [...] causing build-up of sticky deposits on nearby surfaces. The honeydew may attract attendant ants and sooty moulds grow on the sugary deposits. Removal of large [...] shield is dark grey or brown to black and has two transverse crests and one median ridge that together form the letter H. On citrus, early stages might be

Anso-Mite

turning around the bucket a few times Carefully sprinkle on the leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after releasing [...] until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] Airobug Dosage The dosage of Anso-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction

Cannabis

analysis, to track potential threats. Scouting typically begins before planting and continues throughout the growing season, with a focus on early detection [...] (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive. This is because cannabis can attract a lot of different pests and diseases [...] parasitoids, or beneficial organisms to manage pest populations. Some of the common pests that you might find on cannabis plants are aphids , whitefly

Strawberry aphid

aphids mainly feed on the underside of young leaves. On outdoor strawberries, winged aphids appear in May and June; these aphids disperse to other plants and [...] leaves and fruits quickly become sticky due to the honeydew the aphids excrete. Black sooty mould fungi grow on the honeydew. The strawberry aphid is an important [...] yellowish white to pale greenish yellow, with red eyes. The body is covered with conspicuous capitate hairs. They are relatively small aphids with a body length

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

Spotted Wing Drosophila

females by a large dark spot on each wing, where their common name is derived from. Females have a strong saw-like ovipositor that is used to penetrate [...] respiration tubes extend from the fruit but are difficult to see. Larval feeding in the fruit leads to fruit tissue collapse. Even if the fruits have not collapsed [...] exposes fruits to secondary pathogens (e.g. bacteria, fungi and yeasts). Finally, deterioration of fruit can increase its susceptibility to attack by other

Onion thrips

with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in colour, with a large head and bright red eyes. The colour of the adult depends on the [...] throughout the world. It is found outdoors on many plants and particularly damaging on onions, leek, and in greenhouses on cucurbits, tomato, sweet pepper, eggplant [...] Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting

Tomato

bacterial and fungal diseases pose a continuous threat to tomato plants, potentially decimating yields. IPM emerges as a critical strategy. This approach [...] analysis, to track potential threats. Scouting typically begins before planting and continues throughout the growing season, with a focus on early detection [...] fertilized with pollen, leading to the formation of healthy fruits. To encourage pollination in tomato crops, growers need to create pollinator-friendly e