• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  December 18, 2018

  to food safety, and both chemicals and artificial fertilizers are products of the petrochemical industry which relies on mineral oil. ‘And we all know that [...] ground in major crops such as maize, soya, and sugar cane. Drones with cameras and sensors will soon be used to detect pest hotspots in the enormous areas [...] latest techniques and technology are growing in importance in response to Koppert's broaderfield of work. ‘If we can get to know and understand the plant

• Western flower thrips

  ground, although pupae can also be found on leaves, in flowers or in other sheltered places. The prepupal and pupal instars can be recognized by their developing [...] important vector for both tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV). Both viruses affect a wide range of plants, and often a single [...] (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be found on a wide variety of plants, including many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is

• Thrips

  monitor your crop regularly for signs of thrips, so you can detect an infestation early and take action. This can be done by using sticky traps, which are [...] infestation the leaves themselves can shrivel, and there can be varying levels of fruit damage depending on the species of thrips and their population density. [...] are attractive to thrips and can help trap them before they can cause damage. You can also scout the plants visually to look for signs of thrips, such as

• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  therefore essential for both plant and pollinator. The White Paper also provides a useful ‘summary of actions to protect both plants and pollinators in high [...] to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the pollinator and the plant, and the interactions between [...] may be poor. Growing in warm climates opens up a whole set of problems that can affect yield and quality. Management of temperature, humidity, and radiation

• Angular leaf spot

  plants happens both passively and actively. Infection and disease development are favoured by temperatures around 20 °C during the day and cold nights, in [...] plants and crop debris Avoid waste piles in the vicinity of the greenhouse or field Resistant cultivars of pepper are available and should be used Prevent [...] lesions look when using different light sources: when reflected light is used, the lesions look dark green, but when transmitted light is used, they are translucent

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  Vital Plus is easy to use. Introduce the sachets in and around hotspots and repeat biweekly. Spidex Vital Plus sachets can be used in combination with Spidex [...] difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory mites easily. This strategy can be applied where it is needed most. The increased efficacy and prolonged [...] y in and around identified hotspots of spider mites, growers are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent

• Black currant

  regions of both central and northern Europe and northern Asia. The plants grows well in damp and fertile soils. During summer, clusters of small and glossy [...] berries appear along the stems. These can be picked by hand or by machine. The berries are extremely rich in vitamin C and polyphenol phytochemicals. Nowadays [...] About The black currant ( Ribes nigrum ) is a woody shrub and the plant is well known for its savory berries. It belongs to the family of Grossulariaceae

• Broad mite

  possess four pairs. The last pair of legs in both males and females is different to the others and not used for walking. After moulting to the third larval [...] latus ) can occur both on vegetable and ornamental crops. Damage symptoms The damage caused by the broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ) can look similar [...] severely attacked, the growing tip can be killed, plant growth stops and, in time, the whole plant dies off. Cork tissue can also develop on fruit. Where pierced

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the hives in visible locations, enabling easy identification and access for both parties. For optimal visibility [...] as condensation and rainwater. Regular hive maintenance and checks are recommended to ensure the well-being of the bumblebee colony and prevent potential [...] placement of bumblebee hives can significantly enhance the pollination efficiency of bumblebees. The following steps can be taken to increase the productivity

• Cerall

  a ready-to-use suspension concentrate and must be distributed as evenly as possible on the seed. Regular seed treatment equipment can be used to apply on [...] Environmental conditions Cerall performs best at 14-26°C/57-79°F. Notes Treated seeds can be stored for up to 1 year after application without any loss of [...] diseases, hence supports growth and development of young cereal plants up to the five-leaf stage. Suitable for organic and conventional cultivation. Diseases