Artificially lit crops pollination advice

bees to fly only when there is sufficient daylight (e.g., between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.). If the energy screen remains closed for a full day, it's better [...] confusion in their orientation. To prevent bumblebees from flying aimlessly in the crop, it is advised to turn off grow lights well before sunset to encourage [...] daytime for plants, can lead to issues for bumblebees. Grow lights emit the light spectrum relevant for plant growth and development (400-700nm) but lack

Powdery mildew

harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only opening the windows [...] found yet for all powdery mildew fungi and especially in greenhouse crops they don’t play a role in the epidemics. Fungal spores germinate on the leaf surface [...] explode when in contact with water for no more than a few hours. Powdery mildew spores, either ascospores or conidia, don’t need nutrients or water for germination

Neoseiulus californicus

californicus Neoseiulus californicus is a selective predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to feed on spider mites but can also feed and survive on other [...] transparent to white in colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus persimilis but similar to eggs of [...] is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Neoseiulus californicus in bottles The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus is available in a bottle ( Spical

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production [...] part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. [...] control programs in more than four papaya production orchards in Mexico. This has contributed to achieving its mission as a producer company, to improve and

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 [...] leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous, feeding mainly [...] of damage 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

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Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

‘We think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in consultation [...] nests as a curative measure, we can keep the situation manageable for now. In the longer term, improving biodiversity will have an important role to play – [...] other caterpillars is much lower, which is a great benefit to biodiversity. In mid-April, we started using nematodes at locations with significant contact

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

Mexico. Renowned for quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis [...] programs and evolving to include biological control for thrips and other pests. "I recommended Koppert for their efficient logistics in delivering essential [...] of chemical pesticides. In addition, together with them, cutting-edge solutions have been developed that have enabled them to increase the productivity

Even distribution of predatory insects with Natutec Drive

Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was a [...] a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class of its [...] its own. It also fits perfectly into our hi-tech, sustainable approach to cultivation. At Dyson farming, it’s all about innovation.’ Uniform dispersion

Diglyphus isaea

Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological [...] F) it might be better to use Minusa . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] difficult to spot. Larval stage: When the parasitic wasp larva hatches, it remains beside its host, punctures it and sucks it empty from the outside, as a result