• Vidi Funda

  and maintains the natural balance of the soil. Crops All crops. Mode of action The Vidi Funda pellets break down through the interaction of temperature, [...] decomposition of pellets to start Avoid anaerobic conditions. Therefore do not apply directly underneath the drippers Dosage The dosage of Vidi Funda depends [...] moisture and the existing microbial population, and release the minerals into the surrounding soil. It is this gradual decomposition that supports and

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• Encarsia formosa

  then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading to its death and thereby contributing [...] reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages: the egg, [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  energy from the plant, and it is one of the first processes to fall by the wayside if the plant cannot produce enough assimilates. In the act of self protection [...] protection, the plant aborts the fruit to reduce fruit load on the plant and directs the assimilates to the vegetative growth of the plant. This is undesirable [...] Correct placement of the hive can reduce heat stress of pollinators. Position the hive about 20-60 cm above the ground on the south-side (in the Northern Hemisphere)

• Dacnusa sibirica

  hole in the pupal cuticle with their jaws. The orientation of the wasp within the host pupa is the same as that of the leaf miner itself, the head of the wasp [...] jaws. The larvae of the parasitic wasp only reaches full development after pupation of the leaf miner larva. The adult parasitic wasps emerge from the leaf [...] appearance of Dacnusa sibirica The life cycle of Dacnusa sibirica consists of an egg, a larva, a pupa and an adult. In order to see the eggs and larvae of the

• Aphidius matricariae

  appearance of Aphidius matricariae Adults are 3-4 mm golden brown wasps with long antennae. Characteristic for the distinction of the species are the fine stripes [...] stripes on side parts of the wasp waist. Aphidius matricariae is specific to aphids of the family Aphididae. Most species belong to the genera Myzus, Aphis [...] control of the following pests: Myzus spp. The natural enemy Aphidius matricariae is available at Koppert as Aphipar-M . Aphidius matricariae products Aphipar-M

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  herself around, curls up the wing tips, and will try to pierce the aphid in the abdomen with her long ovipositor. The ovipositor will remain inserted for several [...] leathery, black mummy. The adult wasp appears through an irregularly serrated hole at the posterior end of the mummy, on which the aphid’s antennae and cornicles [...] with the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  it in the shadow of the crop. Ensure that the underside of the hive is kept dry. Keep the hive entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering [...] begins. Once the flowers open, the bumblebees will start pollinating. Position the hive in the crop immediately after delivery, or a maximum of one day later [...] later, to allow the bumblebees to gather food. Position the hives evenly throughout the plot for maximum results. The recommended number of hives is dependent

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• Leek moth

  silk cocoon made of characteristic meshes spun on the surface of the leaves or on the flower-stalk of the host plant. The pupa is 7-8 mm long, its colour varies [...] triangle in the middle of the posterior edge of the forewings. The hindwings are uniformly grey. The moth are active at night and rest during the day. Development [...] hatching, the young larva explores the surface and mines the green leaves. On reaching the third instar, the larva penetrates the young leaves, the flower