• Natupol Trio

  Trio pollination hives (containing three large bumblebee colonies) are developed for open-field crops, blossoming in spring. Crops Stone fruits, pome fruits [...] maximum size and starts declining in size and pollination activity. Colony development depends on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of pollen [...] prevent it from blowing away Open the ventilation openings on top of the hive during warm weather Pull the white sliding door of each hive upward until two openings

• Natupol Booster

  Natupol Booster is developed for crops with a short (one to four weeks) intensive blossom period and which produce a lot of nectar. For early blossoming [...] maximum size and starts declining in size and pollination activity. Colony development depends on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of pollen [...] bumblebees to calm down Open the ventilation openings in the top of the hive during warm weather Remove the white cap before opening the hive Pollination p

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 2, 2019

  stages Blueberries and bio-stimulants are a strong combination, especially during the spring, when plants are flowering, and pollination is taking place: [...] on the blueberry bush will pollinate and set fruit in a 2-3-week window, during which the plant experiences a tremendous hormonal shift to support this [...] root enhancer Vidi Parva in the spring to improve root mass and quality During the crucial flowering and pollination period, make 1-2 foliar applications

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  impossible to control using insecticides, due to their inherent ability to develop resistance, and generally secretive nature, particularly so in the case [...] thrips on strawberries. However, the pest can nevertheless become problematic during the summer, and strawberry growers are increasingly using the predatory [...] pest, including the adults. The presence of pollen enhances the rate of development of Orius, hence they are frequently found in the flowers. Adult Orius

• Pine processionary moth

  These effects occur not only when the caterpillars are present, but also during the following summer because of the persistence of allergenic hairs in the [...] scales of the female anal tuft, which mimics the pine shoots. The larvae develop through five instars and the full-grown caterpillar is about 40 mm in length [...] but may extend over 2 years at high altitude or in northern latitudes. Development lasts 6 months under the most favourable conditions, but the fourth and

• Cutworms

  become negatively phototaxic and feed mostly at night and hide in the ground during the day. Damage from these instars is usually observed as a cutting of young [...] Pupation takes place in the ground. Depending on the temperature, the development from egg to adult takes about 40-60 days.

• Larvanem Has Been The Number One Product Against Vine Weevil For Over 25 years

  August 22, 2024

  problems. This is why there is a need for a biological approach. Larvanem was developed over 25 years ago by Koppert Biological Systems, the market leader in [...] more effective than others. Our nematodes receive well-balanced nutrition during the production process, so they are larger than other nematodes. This means [...] manager Rick van der Pas, Larvanem is the result of intensive research and development. 'That's how we kept on improving the growing and nutrition. Thanks to

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  pathogen, develop a dark brown or black lesion that extends upwards from the basal end. Infected cuttings generally lead to poor root development, or in severe [...] ‘delivering disease protection’. Hardy ornamental nursery stock species develop roots from cuttings at different speeds. The rooting speed, propagation [...] if the recommended concentration, and pathogen exposure, is maintained during the disinfection process. Since organic matter will reduce the disinfectant’s

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  opportunities for new LED light which better support bumblebee activity during days with low light conditions. Understanding how bumblebees have been affected [...] and complete their daily pollination tasks. This is especially important during the four to six weeks before the shortest day of the year (December 21) [...] close and adjust the light cycle when needed. Energy screens need to be open during daylight hours (between 8 and 9 in the morning and 2 hours before sunset)

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  ity for all cultivation activities. ‘Nothing can be allowed to go wrong during the propagation phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make [...] adequately and evenly over the crop.’ Important to avoid slower growth During the 25 week propagation period, Floricultura applies an Entonem treatment [...] to avoid at all costs, he says. ‘If fungus gnats are given the chance to develop, they start eating the young roots. This can considerably slow down plant