• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  average 24-hour temperature is at least 15 ºC, you can ensure that there won't be any issues with the foraging activity of the bumblebees, leading to efficient [...] bumblebees. Sometimes, worker bumblebees may get lost through the vents and won't be able to return. To mitigate this, consider using netting whenever possible

• Fly pollination

  few 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 [...] few plants or when the amount of produced pollen is low. Lucilia flies can be easily combined with bumblebees and honeybees. Fly pollination products Koppert

• Pollination checklist tomato

  period. Shade can be provided by the crop, a crate, or other screening methods. During periods with extreme temperatures, extra measures will be required such [...] Koppert's Pollination Checklist indicates how the best pollination results can be achieved. Download Poster During pollination , a bumblebee bites onto the [...] 80%. A relative humidity of more than 80%-85% will result in pollen not being released and the bumblebees will become inactive. Below 50% RH, the germination

• Capirel

  should be removed, especially if finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle) The spray nozzle opening should be at least [...] 35°C/95°F can be lethal Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high [...] Capirel can be used for biological control of various insect pests in orchards, berries, outdoor vegetables and urban trees. Pests Fly larvae ( Diptera

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  introduction Can also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug The dosage of Limonica depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the [...] Introduction rates typically range from 50-250 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice, or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor

• Scia-Rid

  should be removed, especially if finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle) The spray nozzle opening should be at least [...] temperature below 5°C/41°F and above 35°C/95°F can be lethal The moisture content of the growing medium must be kept high for several days after application [...] Scia-Rid can be used for biological control of fly larvae in mushroom cultivation. Pests Larvae of sciarid/mushroom fly ( Sciaridae ) and other species

• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  for the distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Mini-Airbug can be used for full-field distribution, specific hot spots as well as for the d [...] table on the underside of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the material to be released and close the lid Place the fully charged battery in the belt bag [...] Store the Airbug and accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Airbug can be stored in the supplied case. Always store the batteries in the chargers when

• En-Strip

  1-10 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated until control is achieved. At increasing temperatures it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix [...] temperature below 17°C/63°F the control of whiteflies may be insufficient. Combined use En-Strip is best to be used in combination with generalist predatory mites [...] of En-Strip depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon

• Ercal

  Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch [...] temperature needs to be at least 20°C/68°F. Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Ercal is best to be used in combination [...] effect Parasitized whitefly pupae turn yellow, the adult parasitic wasp can be seen clearly within the parasitised whitefly pupae shortly before it emerges

• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  Natutec Drive – is now being used with success by growers in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. Demo trials are currently being set up in Germany, France [...] version of Natutec Drive that can be drawn behind a moving vehicle, a fully autonomous pipe rail, and a module that can be fixed to existing farming equipment [...] in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands where Natutec Drive is currently being used. 'Besides the time and expense of applying biologicals by hand, the