Artificially lit crops pollination advice

better to close the hives as well. Bumblebees can fly and forage under artificial lighting but may struggle to orient themselves and return to the hives [...] aimlessly in the crop, it is advised to turn off grow lights well before sunset to encourage their return to the hive. LED lights and pollination Based [...] be used to ensure good pollination conditions. As bumblebee may face orientation problems when insufficient daylight occurs (particularly 4 to 10 weeks

Flies

control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our fly control products in action. How to get rid of flies The latest news about [...] organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae [...] is causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Find solutions for flies in your crop Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and

Crop Protection

benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, [...] t interval – Safe to apply up to harvest with no waiting period. Low resistance risk – Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies. Supports [...] do not require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment. Minimal resistance

European corn borer

larvae are up to 25 mm long; body pale purplish brown to brownish and dark spots with a pale centre at the base of the hairs. The head is brown to brownish [...] brownish black. The pupae are up to 2 cm long and light to dark reddish brown. In Europe, adults appear in June. The eggs are laid mainly on the underside of leaves [...] Ostrinia nubilali s), is a severe pest of maize and has also been reported to attack apple, strawberries, peppers and other plants. It is present in Europe

Encarsia formosa

parasitic wasp, native to temperate and subtropical regions, has become an important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance [...] inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the [...] if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid to hang cards at places exposed to direct sunlight The dosage of En-Strip or Enermix depends

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

control of pests and diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result [...] and entomopathogenic fungi, among others, in order to ensure sustainable production that allows them to continue accessing export markets where entry barriers [...] integrated pest management tools. "You have to be patient and lose your fear. You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the performance

Cutworms

close to ground level. The larvae are yellowish when hatching with a dark head capsule and prothoracic shield, later they become earth-brown to dingy grey [...] position. Pupa are brown to dark brown and 17-25 mm long. Females are capable of laying several hundred eggs. There are six to seven larval stages. Pupation [...] segetum . The larvae of these moths usually feed on roots and plant parts close to the ground, thereby often cutting the stems of young plants. This is where

Japanese beetle

actions were taken to prevent further spread. The Japanese beetle is on the A2 list of the European Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). To prevent its further [...] spread in Europe, occurrences outside the known area in Italy need to be reported to the National Plant Protection Authorities. Damage symptoms Skeletonized [...] soil temperatures increase, the grubs move closer to the surface and resume feeding on plant roots at 2.5 to 5.0 cm depth. Pupation usually occurs after 4-6

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

Pinos, they have set out to continue implementing policies and technology to minimise environmental impact. This has allowed them to grow and strengthen their [...] enabled them to increase the productivity and profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its [...] and marketing in northwestern Mexico. Renowned for quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry

Natutec biocontrol application devices

is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers in different growing environments. Natutec enables growers to: Use biological control [...] control solution and continues to set new standards in sustainable agriculture. With decades of expertise and a deep commitment to innovation, we effectively [...] control products in hard-to-reach or large arable crops . Improve the effectiveness of biological control methods through uniform distribution. Increase efficiency