Pherodis

of trap depends on the species to be monitored. The species-specific sex pheromone lures males of the target pest into the trap. Trapping males also aids [...] Application Place the dispenser in the trap and place the trap in the right position as indicated for the particular trap Wash your hands between assembling [...] dispenser. Preparation Collect the sachets containing the pheromone dispensers from the cold store and open the sachets Do not touch the dispenser, since manual

100% Sustainable Agriculture

valuable legacy of knowledge and experience to the field of Agriculture. Working together with farmers We look at the problems at hand with fresh and [...] productive crop. All this with the aim of achieving sustainable food production for a healthy planet. Partners with nature, that is the guiding principle in everything [...] you. Only with the help of your knowledge and experience can we move forward to develop the very best biological solutions that help you grow a resilient

Grey mould

cinerea ) is part of the foot rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato the fungus causes lesions [...] lesions on pruning wounds. These lesions may encircle the stem, so the part of the plant above the lesion wilts and dies. In vegetables and strawberry, [...] that it excretes compounds that kill the plant cells and then uses the content of the plant cells as nutrients. On the infected area, new spores are formed

Bean seed fly

flies lay eggs near the base of bean plants, and upon hatching, the larvae burrow into the soil and feed on the seeds and roots of young plants. Larvae [...] dark brown body with clear wings. The larvae, on the other hand, are small white maggots that can be found near the base of affected bean plants. You can recognise [...] discolored. Thirdly, search for the presence of larvae. Small, white maggots near the base of affected bean plants are a clear sign of bean seed fly infestation

Obscure mealybug

layer of wax, the filaments around the body are longer (20-50% of the body size) and the two tail filaments are always markedly longer than the others [...] name from the fact that the body of the females from the third nymphal instar onwards are covered with a white waxy material in the form of powder, threads [...] an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Charac

Artificially lit crops pollination advice

after the shortest day, depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline in colonies could occur. In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the utilization [...] To counter this, synchronize the opening of bumblebee hives with the energy screen and daylight cycle, allowing the bees to fly only when there is sufficient [...] understanding the role of various pollination methods to implementing smart strategies for attracting pollinators, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and

Pollination checklist Growing lights

carry out hand 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 [...] by the lamps and other means, or by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more time (overlap with daylight) there [...] 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

Trianum-G Tool: dose your Trianum-G efficient and equal at the beginning of the growing season

Pepino mosaic virus

symptoms The impact of a PepMV infection for the tomato grower is variable. Several factors contribute to this variability. The genetic identity of the virus [...] Inside the host cells, the viral RNA is copied and integrated into the host genome. This process involves the synthesis of viral proteins and the assembly [...] assembly of new virus particles. Four different strains of the virus are known: the Chilean strain (CH2), the European strain (EU), the Peruvian strain (LP)

Addit

Prepare the spray solution of the plant protection product according to the user instructions Shake the Addit container well Add the correct amount of Addit [...] Improves the effect of Mycotal and entomopathogenic nematodes. Crops Do not use on kalanchoe plants. Mode of action Addit improves the spread of plant protection [...] onto the plant surface. When added to Mycotal , this will increase the chance that spores of the entomopathogenic fungus come in contact with the target