• Wheat

  region that lies east of the Mediterranean. The wheat plant is an annual plant which is sown either in spring or autumn. The plant flowers from about the end [...] About Wheat ( Triticum spp., most commonly T. aestivum ) is a cereal grain, but botanically a particular type of fruit referred to as caryopsis. Wheat [...] end of May to the beginning of June. This flowering period is rather long (usually lasting longer than a week), because not all flowers of one single plant

• Tomato leafminer

  place in the soil or on the surface of a leaf, in a curled leaf or in a mine. If they leave the mines they build silk cocoons on the leaflets or in the soil [...] belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous, feeding mainly on Solanaceae species . The main host is tomato but it also feeds on other solanaceous [...] done by the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta absoluta) are the blotch-shaped mines in the leaves. Caterpillars prefer leaves and stems, but they may also occur

• Nothing beats original

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• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink explains, it was not enough. She is the project manager [...] nematode product Entonem in locations where we find a range of unusual butterflies and moths. As we only do this at an early stage, there is no secondary effect [...] The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  honeybees. This is necessary because the honeybees may be attracted by the sugar water in the bumblebee hive, particularly if the main crop is not yet flowering [...] Koppert's bumblebees ensure natural pollination in both indoor and outdoor crops. Good pollination in outdoor crops can be achieved by following the r [...] direct sunlight, particularly in warm periods. Provide the hive with sufficient shade, for example by positioning it in the shadow of the crop. Ensure

• Rhyzobug

  effect Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in the scale cover. Pack size 500 adults. Presentation [...] soon as the first armoured scales are detected in the crop. Releases should be repeated until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised [...] 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended for you The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture Recommended for you Predatory

• Plum

  commercial role. The plum is a drupe, so its firm and juicy flesh contains one single, hard seed. The plum is usually not too big (between 1-3 inch diameter) and [...] About A plum is a fruit that belongs to the subgenus Prunus as well as the genus Prunus . This fruit comes in many species, and taxonomists cannot agree [...] and its shape is globose or more oval. The plum’s skin is soft with a natural wax layer. Recommended for you Pollination checklist outdoor

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  application is more time efficient, which offers potential savings on labour. Easy application Spidex Vital Plus is easy to use. Introduce the sachets in and around [...] strategically in and around identified hotspots of spider mites, growers are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots [...] the sachets of Spidex Vital Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks, extending

• Chrysopa

  conditions Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F) [...] their body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea is active mainly during the night. The larvae [...] first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-20 per m 2 /release. Releases should be made in infested areas only and

• Tomato

  Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in tomato crops Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is of importance in tomato cultivation. Tomatoes are exceptionally s [...] produce energy is compromised, leading to reduced yields and overall weakened tomato plants. Mealybugs In some cases, mealybugs , and in particular the [...] interferes with photosynthesis. Plant bugs In certain cases, plant bugs can be a concern in tomato crops, in particular the species Nezara viridula, Ne