Artificially lit crops pollination advice

better to close the hives as well. Bumblebees can fly and forage under artificial lighting but may struggle to orient themselves and return to the hives [...] but lack the UV spectrum necessary for bumblebee orientation. Moreover, the heat from the lamps can damage bumblebee wings while flying to the lights, and [...] orientation. To prevent bumblebees from flying aimlessly in the crop, it is advised to turn off grow lights well before sunset to encourage their return to the

Sportnem_leaflet_EN_A4_-_Koppert_20230441_-_DEF_LR.pdf

which kill the larvae. To avoid damage Sportnem-T can best be applied when larvae are in a young stage. Check the schedule to see when the product can [...] many other crops. It takes three to four years for the larvae to fully develop. The adults feed on the leaves of trees. The common garden chafer (Phyllopertha [...] depending on species. Apply on the turf with 800 to 1000 L of water per ha. Sportnem-H: Apply twice; with 10 to 15 days interval. Applications from June to

Bumblebee pollination

environments such as greenhouses, tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit [...] last longer. The hive design developed over the years helps bumblebees to save 20% of the energy usually spent on cooling and heating the hive. High quality [...] eco-friendly approach will not only benefit growers economically but also contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the overall health of ecosystems

Phytoseiulus persimilis

feed on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends on the predator and prey populations, the sex and age of the predator, and the temperature and [...] they are difficult to distinguish from the females. When moving, the mites stir their first pair of legs up and down in the air as these legs bear sensory [...] shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material

Pepino mosaic virus

infection early in the season, when the plant does not yet bear fruit, will typically cause less losses than when the infection takes place when the plants are [...] pattern on the tomatoes Cracks and damage to the fruit (splitting open) Symptoms on fruits can appear with or without symptoms on the rest of the plant, [...] plant. As soon as one single plant in the greenhouse has been infected by the virus, it is impossible to protect the other greenhouse plants from infection

Cerall

offered as 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 [...] inactive when the seeds are stored dry. After sowing, when water availability increases, the bacteria will become active and will rapidly start to multiply [...] created around the seed. Cerall has a direct inhibitory effect on various fungal diseases present on the seeds The bacteria present in Cerall will stay inactive

Diglyphus isaea

should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range [...] trifolii ). The female wasp deposits her eggs inside the larvae of the leafminer, where the emerging larvae feed on the host’s internal tissues. As they develop [...] of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should

20250158_Valto_-_Label_V10_0_8_liter_EN_-_108x195mm_-_DEF_HR.pdf

Synthetic sand should be added to the spray/rub solution to create some minor damage on leaves, enabling the virus to enter the plant. KOPPERT UK LTD. 8 [...] PRODUCTS. The undiluted virus should be used within the expiry date. The (COSHH) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations may apply to the use of [...] every 10 plants the scourer has to be dipped into the diluted product. • If the 0.8 l container is empty it can be refilled with the diluted product

May beetle

of the plant, as the larvae only feed on root hairs and organic material during the first and second instars. When they move to the next stage, the larvae [...] remain in the soil until the temperature is high enough to emerge. Finally, when the rains arrive, the adults are encouraged to emerge in order to copulate [...] ending in the death of the plant. From the third stage onwards, the impact of this pest increases. Damage symptoms Initial damage is not visible in the aerial

Addit

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 [...] Preparation Prepare the spray solution of the plant protection product according to the user instructions Shake the Addit container well Add the correct amount [...] amount of Addit to the spray solution Mix thoroughly Application Apply the plant protection product according to the user instruction of that product. Dosage