• About bumblebees

  In late summer the queen will start producing new queens and males (drones) in order for the colony to reproduce. These new queens will mate with males, [...] forage for pollen rather than nectar, and transfer more pollen to the pistils with each visit Bumblebees promote higher rates of cross-pollination, and visit [...] Before hibernation, the new young queens will leave the old nest and mate with drones. As temperature rises and the spring season emerges, the new bumblebee

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  in combination with the right practices, they can significantly enhance fruit set and quality. In this guide, we will provide you with valuable insights [...] secrets to maximize your tomato harvest. Need our tips for hive placement? Download our poster here. Checklist for pollination in tomato Tips for tomato p [...] temperature and humidity ranges. They are most active between 8 °C and 28 °C, with a gradual decrease in activity beyond 28 °C. It is important to provide suitable

• Pine processionary moth

  grey-fringed, with a characteristic dark spot in the anal region. The cylindrical egg masses range in length from 4 to 5 cm. They are covered with the scales [...] not only when the caterpillars are present, but also during the following summer because of the persistence of allergenic hairs in the remains of winter [...] in pairs. The integument and hairs that clothe the body vary considerably with different provenances. In general, the integument is darker in colder areas

• Natupol Smart

  colony of bumblebees including a queen, workers, brood and sugar water. Downloads Bumblebee stings Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures Bumblebee [...] between 12-30°C. Pay attention to advice for best practice under conditions with artificial light or in hot environments. Storage time after receipt To guarantee [...] crop area, and dispose of the sealed bag and sugar water tank in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.

• Trianum-G

  Trianum-G can be mixed with substrate or spread on the soil or in the furrow. Mixing with substrate: Make sure Trianum-G is uniformly mixed with the substrate. [...] application. Cover applied product with soil or otherwise incorporate it into the soil. In case of mechanical application with a granule spreader, the spreader's [...] Concentration 1.5x10⁸ cfu (viable Trichoderma harzianum T-22 spores)/gram. Downloads Label document Leaf Vegetables and Fresh Herbs EAMU Brassica Vegetables

• Scia-Rid

  tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with a recirculation pump) Fill the spray tank with the required [...] Concentration 86% Steinernema feltiae – 14% inert biodegradable carrier. Downloads FAQ nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them [...] applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To avoid blockage, all

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

  July 20, 2021

  quite challenging, with cold temperatures early in the season, and very high temperatures occurring intermittently during the summer,” commented Steve. [...] diverse in growth habit, ranging from tall to prostrate, with open or tightly closed canopies, and with and without leaf hairs. “For the protection of tall [...] predators to escape over the ensuing 7-10 days,” explained Steve. For plants with a well-established canopy, predator application is achieved using the Spidex

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  we aim to equip you with the knowledge and insights essential for successful pollination in your artificially lit crops. Download Pollination Checklist [...] consider the following placement advice in greenhouses with artificial lighting: In regions with higher latitudes (Scandinavia - Northern Europe), place [...] by extending daylight hours and enabling year-round production. However, with this technological advancement comes the critical challenge of ensuring efficient

• BULLETIN_VIDI_FORTUM___AQ10_31.1.22_K.pdf

  AQ10® exist for a range of protected crops including aubergine, courgette, summer squash, cucumber, melon, pepper, chilli, strawberry, tomato, winter squash [...] efficacy levels. New data Three commercial plant biostimulants were tank mixed with a known AQ10® spore inoculum concentration. Each biostimulant was tested

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  Emerging species like Thrips parvispinus, Scirtothrips dorsalis , along with established ones such as Frankliniella occidentalis , Thrips tabaci and [...] : Limonica significantly reduces populations, especially when supported with supplemental feeding. A. limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on T [...] of Limonica Effective at a broad temperature range, allowing winter and summer introduction. High reproductive capacity and fast population build-up. Strong