Scia-Rid

few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid d [...] Scia-Rid can be used for biological control of fly larvae in mushroom cultivation. Pests Larvae of sciarid/mushroom fly ( Sciaridae ) and other species [...] cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal

How to protect bumblebees from heat

pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry [...] crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial to protect [...] in which bumblebees need to operate in various countries worldwide conducted over a period of 35 years, has led to a number of innovations that have now

How to protect bumblebees in cold

pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination [...] around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate on [...] it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees. Sometimes, worker bumblebees may get lost through the vents and won't be able to return. To mitigate this

Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

. An important principle to scout for diseases is to understand what a healthy plant looks like. This is specifically key to identifying seedling diseases [...] cut the plant open to determine what is feeding in the whorl. The role of biological pest control Biological control involves the use of natural predators [...] predators, parasitoids, or pathogens to manage pest populations and the usage of beneficial microbes to protect against diseases. During late autumn, winter and

How to prevent Fusarium in pepper crops: Protect your plants with Trianum

Fusarium infections can lead to significant plant loss, reaching up to 50%. Therefore, taking preventive measures is crucial to avoid this disease. Trianum [...] roots against Fusarium. Preventive application of Trianum from the start of cultivation is essential to prevent early Fusarium infection. In 2022, Glastuinbouw [...] recent years. This soil-borne fungus can infect the roots of pepper plants. Several species of Fusarium affect pepper crops, including Fusarium oxysporum

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Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

and attention given to the crop over the last few weeks, many growers are starting to see a percentage of plants ‘fall out’ due to Phytophthora and other [...] decreases. This leads to three things happening: The uptake of nutrients and water is affected, leading to further stress and occurrence of disorders. Leaf sap [...] Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show The sun is starting to shine and strawberry crops are moving from the vegetative to the generative development stages

Pierce's disease of grapevine

the low number of bacteria in peach leaves slows down the spread both within this crop as well as from this crop to other crops. How to prevent Pierce's [...] increases the risk of infection in cultivated crops. The spread from one host plant species to another is still under investigation and seems to depend on the [...] Pierce's disease of grapevine Control vectors by using netting or applying insecticides Remove wild host plants and weeds to reduce the source of inoculum Use

How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

the idea of a natural enemy for this pest,’ Paul Koppert, former CEO and son of Jan Koppert recalls. ‘His journey of exploration took him to research stations [...] decided to commercialize the first production of predatory mites for the biological control of spider mite,’ says Paul. ‘Koppert was the first to offer a [...] work here. We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers –

A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

shift. Growers began to understand that working with nature could offer not just peace of mind, but also long-term success. “ Thanks to our predatory mites [...] a wide variety of species - each with its own pest target. And there are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate and adapt [...] adapt. That’s the only way to stay ahead .” This drive to innovate paid off once again recently with the emergence of a new pest: Thrips parvispinus. “ It’s