Consumers

care of the pollination and therefore the formation of fruit. Honeybees are traditional important pollinators of arable and horticultural crops. The bumblebee [...] close relative of the honeybee. In 1987, it was established that bumblebees could prove extremely useful in greenhouses for the purpose of pollination. [...] provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently asked questions. We hope you will find the answer to your

May beetle

ending in the death of the plant. From the third stage onwards, the impact of this pest increases. Damage symptoms Initial damage is not visible in the aerial [...] aerial parts of the plant, as the larvae only feed on root hairs and organic material during the first and second instars. When they move to the next stage [...] damage to crops, the most representative genus is the Phyllophaga . Given the external physical similarities between the adults and larvae of this genus, they

Biological Pest Control

populations in check. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact but also minimises the risk of pesticide resistance, making it a sustainable and [...] pest control methods do not harm the environment, ensuring the preservation of ecosystems. Sustainable Biocontrol reduces the need for continuous chemical [...] Conservation biological control focuses on enhancing the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between

Vidi Fortum

Shake the container well before use Fill the application tank with half the required amount of water Add the required amount of Vidi Fortum to the water [...] Add the remaining amount of water Apply immediately after preparation Application Vidi Fortum can be applied via drench or drip at the base of the plant [...] around the roots or sprayed on the plant canopy. Application as drench or via the irrigation system: A separate tank/container is recommended for the proper

Enermix

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 [...] Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert [...] temperature below 17°C/63°F the control of whiteflies may be insufficient. For optimal performance of Eretmocerus eremicus the 24 hour average greenhouse

Cerall

possible on the seed. Regular seed treatment equipment can be used to apply on the seed. Dosage Apply preventively at a rate of 1 litre/100 kg of seed Always [...] on of P. chlororaphis strain MA342 After the application of Cerall, a biofilm is created around the seed. Cerall has a direct inhibitory effect on various [...] various fungal diseases present on the seeds The bacteria present in Cerall will stay inactive when the seeds are stored dry. After sowing, when water av

How to protect bumblebees from heat

Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading Providing effective shading to the top and [...] temperatures The effects of the environmental temperature and sun radiation on the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the hive [...] and the sides of the hive or providing an installation above the central walkway could benefit the bumblebees in high temperatures. Other cooling methods

Trianum-G

Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-G is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for space Trianum-G grows faster on the surface of the [...] develop. Parasitism of pathogens Trianum-G grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens die. S [...] n. Dosage The dosage of Trianum-G depends on the crop and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Check the label to find the recommended

Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

fully diluted, we add the mix into the tank. The sprayer is filled halfway and the bucket with the nematodes is injected into the preparation. And finally [...] -80% End of 1 generation 15-06-2009 st Untreated End of 1st generation 15-06-2010 Capirel Impact of one or two Capirel applications on Peach twig [...] that the benefit of using Capirel nematodes is that it can also be used as a preventive treatment in the autumn to reduce the pest pressure for the following

Pollination checklist Growing lights

sure the hives are not overheated by the lamps and other means, or by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more [...] pollination. The sun activates the bumblebees 09:00 08:00 Keep the hives closed during one day of snowfall. If possible, remove the snow from the roof. 07:00 [...] connecting the transmitter to the climate computer. Heat Do not turn the lights on before midnight Screens and filters Place the Natupol hive with the WBH