• Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels

  July 20, 2021

  hairs. “For the protection of tall open canopies we like to use the Spidex Boost® sachets, which can be attached from the plant’s petiole using the sachet’s [...] application is achieved using the Spidex Vital ® shaker system, but for greater accuracy in terms of application rate and distribution, the use of the Mini Airbug® [...] temperatures early in the season, and very high temperatures occurring intermittently during the summer,” commented Steve. As part of the spider mite control

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  (Fortafol) early in the plant’s life and over the summer help to boost the plant’s resistance.” At the end of the season with the arrival of winter, a [...] actually cut the traps into four and use a piece of trap in every-one as physically catching the pests can be one of the best ways to get rid of the problem [...] specialists in the breeding & supply of F1 and open pollinated flower seed Part of the Syngenta Flowers group since 2018, Norfolk-based Floranova is a leading

• Plant Disease Management

  preventing the disease from spreading further. Crop rotation Crop rotation is a fundamental strategy, which means avoiding planting the same crop in the same [...] disease cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant [...] diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases within

• Isonet T for Tuta absoluta

  April 10, 2019

  (MAPP 17929) is a controlled release dispenser for the mating disruption of the tomato leaf mining moth, Tuta absoluta Isonet T (MAPP 17929) is a controlled [...] for the mating disruption of the tomato leaf mining moth, Tuta absoluta , the caterpillars of which can cause serious damage to a tomato crop. The product [...] tomato growers for control of this pest in the last two seasons. Close up of the polymer tubes Isonet T is composed of two parallel polymer tubes, one

• Fly pollination

  plants or when the amount of produced pollen is low. Lucilia flies can be easily combined with bumblebees and honeybees. Lucilia sericata also is known for [...] combination with a high rate of activity in the crop. Natupol Fly is packed in a cardboard tube with a plastic lid. The fly pupae are mixed with sawdust to minimize [...] What is fly pollination? Fly pollination , also known as myophily, is a method of plant reproduction facilitated by various species of flies . Unlike bees

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 12, 2022

  who have grown cucumbers on the nursery since the 1970’s. “It is good to have so much encouragement and support from the local community and especially [...] pests and diseases. The environment is constantly monitored by sensors which feed into a computer system. If the boiler breaks down or the feeding system fails [...] episode of the RTE 1 television series ‘Ear to the Ground’ aired on Thursday 18 th November. During the RTE coverage David explained some of the technical

• Pollination

  improve the quality and shelf-life of these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. [...] If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from [...] What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops

• Spical

  Turn and shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains [...] Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Spical depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction [...] introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 25-125 per m 2 /release. Releases should be

• Natutec Airobreez

  Always charge the battery before use: the battery is fully charged when the light is green Place the battery to connect to the device Clip on the shoulder belt [...] speed for the determined amount to be released Remove the cap of the reservoir Fill the reservoir with the material to be released and close the reservoir [...] belt of the Natutec Airobreez Place the bucket wheel and the dispense unit (if needed) Calculate dosage per bay using the dosage chart Select the right dosage

• Anso-Mite

  carefully by turning around the bucket a few times Carefully sprinkle on the leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours [...] releasing the predatory mites Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of [...] and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically