• Pollination checklist outdoor

  on a crate or on a stack of stones. Flowering weeds may be visited by bumblebees in addition to the target crop. You should therefore mow or cut down any [...] start pollinating. Position the hive in the crop immediately after delivery, or a maximum of one day later, to allow the bumblebees to gather food. Position [...] Protect the hive against strong winds. Position the hive in a sheltered spot, or weigh down the hive. Position the hive horizontally, so that the bumblebees

• Potato

  development of the potatoes. The plant’s flowers vary from white, pink, red or blue, to purple and have yellow stamens. After the flowering phase, the [...] word ‘potato’ ( S olanum tuberosum ) is used to refer to the plant itself or its edible tuber. The plant is an herbaceous perennial and came to Europe

• Flies

  agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation. Species that can cause damage or nuisance, are particularly small flies of the families Sciaridae ( sciarid [...] spread pathogens from diseased to healthy plants. Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce, and herbs also causes cosmetic damage [...] young cuttings, can be retarded. Fly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our fly control products in action. The latest

• Thripex-V

  Vermiculite and a fraction of bran. Application Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage [...] hole Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put small heaps on rockwool slabs Make sure the material remains on the i [...] also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Thripex-V depends on climate, crop and

• Enermix

  swirskii , Neoseiulus cucumeris or Amblydromalus limonicus ) or, in tomato, with predatory mirid bugs ( Macrolophus pygmaeus or Nesidiocoris tenuis ). Storage [...] weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Ercal . Consult [...] Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Encarsia

• Western flower thrips

  ovipositor. Larvae are nearly transparent white or yellowish to orange-yellow, with a large head and bright red eyes. Adult females are very variable in colour [...] even very low numbers of thrips can cause damage by transmitting viruses, or by reducing aesthetic value by damaging flowers, e.g. in roses The western [...] pupate in the ground, although pupae can also be found on leaves, in flowers or in other sheltered places. The prepupal and pupal instars can be recognized

• Green potted plants

  succulent plants or at times as water storage plants, are plants with thick and fleshy parts that serve to retain water in arid climates or dry soils. [...] as garden plants, because of their attractive foliage, flowers and ornate red fruits. These plants grow in the shade and need a moist, well-drained, humus-rich

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  Control caterpillars with beneficial nematodes Beneficial nematodes or entomopathogenic nematodes are mainly known for the biological control of soil pests [...] caterpillars . Our nematode products can be used in conventional, organic or zero residue growing methods in a wide range of crops; fruits, vegetables [...] Effective control of many caterpillars Pests cannot develop resistance Less or no chemical pesticides needed No harmful residue on your crop Safe to use

• Thripex

  bottle; 6 litre bucket. Carrier Bran. Application Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage [...] hole Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put small heaps on rockwool slabs Make sure the material remains on the i [...] also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Thripex depends on climate, crop and

• Limonica

  /release. Releases should be repeated once or twice, or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Limonica depends on climate, crop and [...] andersoni ). Precautions Application of this product can cause sensitization or allergic reactions, we therefore advise to take the necessary precautions