• Bumblebee pollination

  effective in protected environments such as greenhouses, tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive [...] What is bumblebee pollination? Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators [...] pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing fruit and vegetable production, leading to better harvests and improved crop quality. Unlike other p

• Cucumber

  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 [...] Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cucumber crops Integrated pest management ( IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation, to ensure the health and productivity [...] bacterial and fungal diseases pose a threat to cucumber plants, potentially decimating yields. Implementing IPM strategies is crucial for effectively controlling

• Onion

  onion plant is usually a biennial or perennial plan. When cultivated however, the plant is mostly handled as an annual and harvested at the end of its first [...] onion ( Allium cepa L.) , also referred to as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable. This particular species is the most extensively produced species [...] cultivated and used for cooking all around the world. Their flesh is pungent when chopped, because it contains particular chemical elements that irritate the eyes

• Sugar beet

  vulgaris ) belongs to the Altissima cultivar group of the common beet. Beta vulgaris (beet) is a plant which is included in Betoideae subfamily in the Amaranthaceae [...] sucrose. It has a conical, white, fleshy root (a taproot) with a flat crown. The plant consists of the root and a rosette of leaves. Sugar is formed by [...] exclusively in temperate zones, in contrast to sugarcane, which grows exclusively in tropical and subtropical zones. The soil must contain a large supply

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  needs of our customers in different growing environments. Natutec enables growers to: Use biological control products in hard-to-reach or large arable crops [...] As pioneers in biological control, Koppert introduced the world's first natural pest control solution and continues to set new standards in sustainable [...] offers a broad range of application devices for the dispersal of beneficial organisms over crops. Each Natutec solution is specifically tailored to meet

• Akanthomyces muscarius

  spraying equipment. It is compatible in the tank mix with a wide range of other plant protection products, making it easy to integrate in your current spraying [...] Lecanicillium muscarium is a species of beneficial fungi commonly used in biological pest control . This fungus is known for its effectiveness in controlling various [...] immune system and disrupt its normal physiological functions. Lecanicillium muscarium is frequently applied as a microbial pesticide in agriculture and horticulture

• Cannabis

  Management (IPM) in cannabis Integrated pest management (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive. This is because 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 [...] 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

• Black currant

  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 . The [...] regions of both central and northern Europe and northern Asia. The plants grows well in damp and fertile soils. During summer, clusters of small and glossy [...] These can be picked by hand or by machine. The berries are extremely rich in vitamin C and polyphenol phytochemicals. Nowadays, black currants are extensively

• Rapeseed

  ( Brassica napus ) belongs to the family of Brassicaceae and is a flowering plant with bright yellow flowers. The plant is also known as rape, oilseed [...] cultivars). Rapeseed is primarily grown for its oil rich seeds and nowadays the species is the third-largest provider of vegetable oil in the world.

• Boisduval scale

  and in greenhouses in more temperate climates. It is very polyphagous and can be a pest of orchids, palms, pineapples, bananas and many other plants. Damage [...] Diaspi s are very similar in their appearance and damage symptoms. Here, the Boisduval scale is described in more detail, as it is the most important one [...] produce up to 200 eggs and live up to seven months. Eggs hatch within five to seven days under the scale and become crawlers. The crawlers move out to look for