• Beneficial nematodes

  within a few days. The host becomes immobile and eventually dies due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying [...] release enzymes to help digest and soften the host's cuticle, allowing them to enter. Symbiotic bacteria release: Once inside the insect host, the nematodes [...] crops. How to apply nematodes The application of beneficial nematodes is a straightforward process that ensures they come into contact with the target insects

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  2019 and is very happy with how it works. ‘Scouting with the app is much faster thanks to the scanner’s digital image recognition and the link to the Koppert [...] contact with the Koppert consultant using the Natutec Scout app as a tool. It allows us to take the measures we need to take quickly, based on the advice provided [...] bell – as soon as the level of infestation exceeds the threshold, it’s a signal to the grower that he needs to take action. This is how Barry Enthoven

• Pepino mosaic virus

  strategy to protect tomato crops against Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is the use of cross-protection with a mild strain, such as V10 . What is V10? V10 is a mild [...] against PepMV US1. This approach is based on the principle of cross-protection, where: A mild virus strain occupies the plant It prevents infection by more [...] What is Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV)? Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is one of the most economically significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  of pollination support to the crop. The QUADS just need to be separated by a minimum of 100 yards, otherwise the honeybees rob the bumblebee hives of reserves [...] Bumblebees will not drift to neighboring fields the way honeybees do. Overall, it has been observed that the best option for a grower is to use both honeybees [...] Cranberries are self-compatible but require pollinators to transfer the pollen from the anther to the stigma. Haskap, Cherries and Apples are all self-incompatible

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  5-7 days prior to a flower’s opening is a good delivery window to aim for. 2. Distance from Honeybees: Honeybees can destroy bumblebee colonies if placed [...] forage range will increase to the 300–400-meter range. Honeybees, by comparison, typically forage up to a km away from the hive, so while honeybees can [...] highly adapted to cool conditions, the Quads never need to be placed in direct sunlight to warm up. Even on chilly spring mornings, the colony maintains

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  have a stinger, as is the case with honeybees and wasps. Drones cannot sting. The stinger is a weapon for defence. When a bee stings, some venom is injected [...] reaction against the injected venom develops. The response to a bumblebee sting can differ per incident. The stinger of a bumblebee or a wasp has no barbs [...] allergic reaction In the event of a fever occurring or a grade 1 reaction, contact a GP. The decision can be made to keep an eye on the situation and see

• Choosing Between Spidex Red and Spidex Vital

  April 3, 2024

  when the product is stored at a growers' facility prior to application, as it has no food source in the bottle, so it is susceptible to starvation. Once [...] also be used any time a product needs to be stored at a facility before placement. The food in the bottle provides a buffer against starvation, which can decrease [...] become active they need to have a food source otherwise their fecundity (ability to reproduce in the crop) degrades. Summary The choice between Spidex Vital

• Koppert One

  and diseases in agriculture. Prefer to search yourself? Use the intuitive search function to quickly access the information you need. Get started with [...] empowers growers to make faster, more confident decisions. With integrated solutions like Timing Expert, the Side Effects App, and the Digital Assistant [...] and profitable results. Go to web app Apply nematodes at the right moment with Timing Expert Timing can make or break the success of biological control

• Mycotal Brochure

  applying Mycotal, the spores germinate and the germ tube invades the target insect. The fungus continues to grow inside the insect and subsequently kills it. At [...] Bredelaar in the Netherlands, 2020. The crop was treated 3 times with a 7 day interval. The graph shows the observations 2 weeks after the last treatments [...] or by improving the distribution and stickiness of the spores to the leaf surface Mycotal is active between 5°C and 30°C and the optimum temperature

• Viridis Pro Leaflet EN

  Apply the solution in spray in order to obtain a good wetting. The volume used can vary depending on the type of surface. Sod: Apply the solution to wet [...] apply Viridis PRO to the fertilizer using a concentration necessary to obtain a final dosage of 1-2L / Ha when the fertilizer is applied to turf. Viridis PRO [...] strictly according to the instructions and recommendations for use. The user assumes the risk to persons and property arising from the use of the product. Do