• Pear

  communis ) is a pear species that originates in central and eastern Europe and southwest Asia. The pear tree belongs to the family of Rosaceae and sub family [...] apple and quince. The genus Pyrus consists of around 22 species, which are grown in Asia, Europe and northern Africa. The European or common pear is a perennial [...] deciduous tree and cultivated for its fruit. The tree grows small, white flowers (about 2.5 cm or 1 inch in diameter) and produces a pyriform, fleshy

• About bumblebees

  through a method called 'buzz- pollination ', this will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower [...] flower visits and large transfer of pollen. Bumblebee pollination result is increased yield , better formed fruit , quality produce and faster ripening [...] 7 days a week from dusk till dawn Bumblebees work well under poor weather conditions and protected environments Bumblebees are easy to use and require

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. [...] pests by parasitizing and killing them, providing a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to [...] Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To

• Aphidalia

  trees. Use at least one cotton bag per tree and up to 3 bags for large trees. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] Environmental conditions Adalia bipunctata is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 30°C (59 and 86°F). Storage time after receipt Apply as soon [...] Carrier Buckwheat hulls. Application Open the bag and attach it to the tree near the first branch with a nail or wire stitch Apply 1 bag per 25 cm stem diameter

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• Mycotal FAQ

  What is Mycotal What is Mycotal? Mycotal is a natural insecticide. It contains a so called entomopathogenic fungus, a fungus that disables and kills insects [...] pests between 7 and 10 days after the spraying application. Is Mycotal safe for the beneficial insects and pollinators in my crop? Mycotal is safe for pollinators [...] 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

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  The recommended number of hives is dependent on the crop and the presence of other pollinating insects. Bumblebees and honeybees are able to complement [...] other's pollination work and can therefore be released into the same crops. Position a bumblebee hive at least 100 metres away from a honeybee hive, out of [...] the hive is kept dry. Keep the hive entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering period. For instance, position the hive on a crate or

• Maize

  mays subsp. mays ), is a large grain plant that divided in six main types: flint corn, dent corn, popcorn, pod corn, sweet corn and flour corn. Already [...] Mexico and it still plays a main role in the preparation of Mexican food dishes. The leafy stalk of the maize plant produces separate pollen and ovuliferous [...] cooking practices. Nowadays, maize is extensively cultivated all over the world. When it comes to numbers and volumes; there is more maize produced every year

• Chili pepper

  in) in diameter) and acrid, their shape is ellipsoid-conical to lanceolate. The fruit (the peppers) usually develop from a pale yellow to a bright red when [...] are white and have a greenish white or greenish yellow corolla. The plant’s berries are very small (10–20 millimetres (0.39–0.79 inch) long and 3–7 millimetres [...] About The particular species of chili pepper, Capsicum frutescens, is at times categorized under the species Capsicum annuum . The pepper cultivars of

• Rapeseed

  Brassicaceae and is a flowering plant with bright yellow flowers. The plant is also known as rape, oilseed rape, rappi, rapa, rapaseed and canola (one specific [...] specific group of cultivars). Rapeseed is primarily grown for its oil rich seeds and nowadays the species is the third-largest provider of vegetable oil