Outdoor crops pollination advice

bumblebees to the area 4-7 days before the flowering period begins. The bees will start pollinating as soon as the flowers open. Ensure that the hive is [...] position the hives throughout the plot. The number of hives required depends on the crop and the presence of other pollinating insects. Position the hive [...] hives, keeping the honeybees out of sight. This precaution is necessary to prevent honeybees from being attracted to the sugar water in the bumblebee hives

Eretmocerus eremicus

instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed. During the third instar, the larva fills the host pupa, and the pre-pupal [...] Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible [...] their specialized mouthparts to feed on the internal tissues of the whitefly, leading to the host’s death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations

Aphidius colemani

causing aphids to drop from the leaf and fall to the ground. Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new [...] typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae. This gives the wasp the information about whether the aphid is the right [...] development is complete the larva spins a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle, causing it to swell. The cuticle turns from a hard, leathery brown to a golden yellow

Tomato moth

along the posterior edge of the forewing. As in most noctuid moths, the hindwing is greyish and lighter than the forewing, with a darker shadow at the margin [...] spherical eggs on the underside of leaves in groups of 50 to 300, often arranged in layers. The eggs are greenish at first, but gradually change to a light yellow [...] stages. The head is a pale green in the first two larval instars, later becoming white to grey-brown with mottled markings. The pattern of markings on the

Vidi Fol (Fortafol)

conditions The pH of the solution should be between pH 5-7. Young plants can be sensitive. Test the sensitivity of the plants on a small scale, prior to full [...] use Fill the application tank with half the required amount of water Add the correct amount of Vidi Fol to the water Mix thoroughly Fill the tank with [...] systems: Dissolve the required amount of Vidi Fol in the appropriate amount of water for the device that is used The pH of the solution should be between 5 and

Chrysoperla carnea

sheltering under the plant or the rim of the pot, during daylight hours. The larvae grasp their prey from below and lift them in their jaws. The prey is injected [...] that digests the body contents, which are then sucked out. The prey can sometimes be larger than the larva itself. On average a larva will consume 300-400 [...] , although the actual quantity depends on prey species and temperature. When prey is scarce, the larvae can resort to cannibalism, with the older larvae

Neoseiulus californicus

before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least [...] colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back. If the food supply has been [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first spider mites are detected in the crop. Use at

Cerall, a powerful seed treatment solution against seed-borne diseases in cereal crops

fungal diseases present on the seeds. The bacteria present in Cerall will stay inactive when the seeds are stored dry. After sowing, when water availability [...] affect the crop in a later stage. Cerall offers a powerful weapon to protect the seeds against these pathogens while strengthening the plant at the same [...] seed coating - the seeds are treated prior to sowing. Cerall remains effective on stored seeds for up to one year after application. Once the seeds have been

Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

have been isolated from crazy roots. This disease seems to be caused by a change in the hormonal system of the plant resulting from the Rhizobium infection [...] Adjust the work order in greenhouses to fit with the hygiene protocol Disinfect the nutrient solution in order to prevent biofilm growth inside the irrigation [...] Agrobacterium rhizogenes and Agrobacterium rubi, n ow the first part of the name is changed to Rhizobium. Rhizobium rhizogenes or Rhizobium radiobacter

Ephedrus cerasicola

of the label back onto the label Turn the lid until the small holes align with the opening The dosage of Aphiscout depends on climate, crop and aphid density [...] in length. The parasitic wasp lays an egg inside the aphid where the larva of the parasitic wasp will develop. Before the development of the larva has ended [...] weeks. Releases should be repeated when aphids are still present. If the aphid species present is known it might be better to switch to an appropriate single