• Strawberry

  damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and compromised fruit quality. In addition to pests, strawberry crops are also susceptible to several [...] Bumblebee pollination not only plays a critical role in enhancing fruit set and yield in strawberry crops, but also contributes to integrated pest management (IPM) [...] management in strawberry Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops due to the presence

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  propagation material. It spreads to other seedlings by touching the plants in greenhouse crops and by water in field crops, for example through splashes [...] greenhouse structures Use a crop rotation in field crops of at least two years and alternate with a non-host crop Apply deep-ploughing to stimulate the decay [...] General Clavibacter is a quarantine organism in Europe, which means that strong efforts are used to prevent the bacterium from entering. When the occasional

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  the hives in visible locations, enabling easy identification and access for both parties. For optimal visibility, it is recommended to place the colonies [...] can be taken to increase the productivity of bumblebees: To ensure successful communication between bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the [...] need sunlight to be effective pollinators. Additionally, it is essential to maintain humidity around the hives below 80%. Hive placement for different seasons

• Dwarf bunt

  which in turn become a source of disease in the next season. The optimum temperature for germination is 3-8 °C and it takes three to ten weeks for germination [...] General Tilletia controversa is a plant pathogen. It is a fungus known to cause the smut disease TCK smut in soft white and hard red winter wheats, as [...] the whole kernel becomes a bunt ball full of teliospores. These balls break during harvest allowing the teliospores to fall to the ground. Additionally

• Entomite-M

  conditions For optimal results the medium has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum temperature for successful use [...] control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Pack size

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  role in the biological control of many pests. Nematodes, microscopic roundworms found naturally in soil ecosystems, also offer a natural solution to wireworm [...] ns can lead to reduced yields, increased susceptibility to other pests and diseases, and economic losses for potato growers. Recognising A Wireworm Infestation [...] infestations and is also a helpful protocol in which to determine the species of the pest. Digging up soil samples and inspecting for wireworm larvae, which

• Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 30, 2021

  one of a series about optimizing plant growth in greenhouses, which Hoogendoorn Growth Management publishes in cooperation with its partners, in this case [...] elaborates on the micro life in the root zone which is often underestimated in the current practice but plays a key role in plant health and resilience [...] bacteria have many functions: • They form a barrier against root diseases, • Some of them are involved in the nutrients cycle, • or induce resistance in the

• Natupol Fly

  search for nectar in the flower and thus come into contact with pollen. These pollen are not consumed by the flies but stick to their bodies. When a fly visits [...] interactions in high temperatures Application Put the required amount of pupae in a cup Place the cup in the crop on the soil. Do not scatter the pupae in the crop [...] below 18°C it is best to keep the pupae indoors at a temperature of 20-25°C untill the first flies start to hatch. Pupae can then be released in the crop

• Veni Calcium

  repeated a number of times Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation C [...] Apply as a foliar spray Ensure good crop coverage Vidi Terrum and Vidi Fortum can be added to improve Veni Calcium uptake (adjuvants need to be registered [...] See package for expiry date Storage time will decrease once package has been opened Storage temperature 5-20°C/41-68°F. Storage conditions In a cool, dark

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 13, 2022

  the three growers have demonstrated that they certainly have the know-how when it comes to growing a quality crop of cucumbers. They have been mentored by [...] is not without its challenges. Cucumber crops can be sensitive to changes in their growing environment and susceptible to attack from a range of pests [...] Horiver sticky traps to monitor pests such as thrips and whitefly within the cucumber crop. A Vision for the future The three growers have a positive outlook