Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

energy from the plant, and it is one of the first processes to fall by the wayside if the plant cannot produce enough assimilates. In the act of self protection [...] Correct placement of the hive can reduce heat stress of pollinators. Position the hive about 20-60 cm above the ground on the south-side (in the Northern Hemisphere) [...] protection, the plant aborts the fruit to reduce fruit load on the plant and directs the assimilates to the vegetative growth of the plant. This is undesirable

Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

that the benefit of using Capirel nematodes is that it can also be used as a preventive treatment in the autumn to reduce the pest pressure for the following [...] fully diluted, we add the mix into the tank. The sprayer is filled halfway and the bucket with the nematodes is injected into the preparation. And finally [...] control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there was less need for trapping to reduce the pressure.’ Michel

Cerall Brochure

290 kg/ha. Compilation of the results from 11 field trials, 2 in Belgium, 2 in Germany, 2 in Italy, 1 in Spain, 1 in Sweden and 2 in Switzerland. Variation [...] seedling emergence, and affect the crop also in a later stage. For most of these diseases, seeds are the primary carrier of the infection. Cerall offers a [...] produces metabolites. • After the application of Cerall, a biofilm is created around the seed. • The metabolites already present in Cerall have a direct inhibitory

Sportnem_leaflet_EN_A4_-_Koppert_20230441_-_DEF_LR.pdf

present in parts of Europe and the USA, has two generations per year, one in autumn, with overwintering larvae and one in summer. Sportnem-T for the control [...] The common garden chafer (Phyllopertha horticola) is present in Europe and parts of Asia. The males can be seen in early summer in swarming flights just [...] humus particles. In the second larval stage they start to feed on the roots of grasses. The older larvae overwinter and start feeding again in spring. Sportnem-H

Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

drop Even in the midst of winter, pests can be present in your greenhouse. Although the pest reproduction might be low in colder conditions, or the pest may [...] regime of 5 °C at night and 14 °C during the day, mimicking a cold day in the greenhouse. The lines are predicted values and the ribbons around the lines [...] regime of 5 °C at night and 12 °C during the day, mimicking a cold day in the greenhouse. The lines are predicted values and the ribbons around the lines

Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

role in the biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops [...] 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced [...] nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within

Thrips Identification Guide

dracaenae Leaf-gall thrips of ficus Gynaikothrips uzeli 1 Pronotum is the foremost dorsal shield of the thorax. 2 Dorsal shields below the pronotum. Wing Meso- [...] on the lower leaves in plants. Adults not very active flyers and not often found on sticky traps. All stages stay on the plant, no pupation in the substrate [...] Horticulture. The use of these images for commercial purposes is not allowed without permission. The translation of this poster was funded by the Agriculture

Manual Wireless Beehome

Plug the supplied timer into the power socket on the transmitter casing. Insert the plug of the short cable coming out of the transmitter into the timer [...] before the beginning of the third season. The receiver must be opened in order to replace the battery pack. When changing the batteries in the battery [...] pole along the aisle in a central area in the greenhouse. The transmitter has a range of approximately 100 metres in both directions along the aisle. If

FAQ Nematodes

Infected larvae will change color because of the growth of the bacteria and nematodes. In case of Heterorhabditis pink-reddish and Steinernema yellow-brownish [...] longer be found. In practice, the decrease of pest pressure is the only indication that the application has been effective. How long do the nematodes work [...] What is the substance the nematodes are packed in? In order for the nematodes to survive during transport and storage they need to be packed in a carrier

Pollination checklist Growing lights

sure the hives are not overheated by the lamps and other means, or by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more [...] pollination. The sun activates the bumblebees 09:00 08:00 Keep the hives closed during one day of snowfall. If possible, remove the snow from the roof. 07:00 [...] you can place them lower in the greenhouse. 13:00 Vertical placement will have a negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees