Black bean aphid

regions, where it is a serious economic pest of beans. It is highly polyphagous, and attacks a wide range of other crops. Damage symptoms Economic damage [...] damage is caused through the transmission of plant viruses. Infestations start usually at the younger parts of the plant but can spread all over the plant [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit

Monitoring

En-Strip

whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize the third and fourth larval stage of the whitefly . Additionally, host [...] it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of En-Strip depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be

Capyphor

Capyphor can be used for biological control of larvae of weevils and other beetles in a wide range of crops. Pests Beetles ( Coleoptera ): Weevils ( C [...] temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing at least six litres (1.5 gallons) of water per sachet (water temperature: [...] pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing with compatible products) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank

Open field pollination

Pollination plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful [...] growers a flying start to optimal pollination. Advantages of bumblebees in open field In the realm of outdoor crop pollination , both honeybees and bumblebees [...] capacity of bumblebees is notably superior, depositing approximately 2.7 times more pollen per flower compared to honeybees. This abundance of pollen proves

Maximize pollination in tomato

crop's pollination process and achieve exceptional yields, harnessing the power of commercial bumblebees can be a game-changer. Bumblebees are efficient and [...] commercial bumblebees into your tomato cultivation. Let's delve into the world of bumblebee-assisted pollination and unlock the secrets to maximize your tomato [...] They grasp onto the flower and generate vibrations, aiding in the transfer of pollen. Within one to four hours, the bumblebee's jaw imprints on the flower

How to protect bumblebees in cold

importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive and optimize their pollination activity. To ensure the best performance of bumblebees [...] won't be any issues with the foraging activity of the bumblebees, leading to efficient pollination . Placement of hives in low temperatures During the colder [...] maintain their hive temperature between 28-33 °C. They have their own clever ways of regulating this temperature, either by ventilating during warmer temperatures

Predatory mites

pests for a long period of time. Reduced pesticide dependence: The integration of predatory mites can lead to a reduction in the use of chemical pesticides [...] Determine the appropriate quantity of predatory mites needed based on factors such as the size of your crop and the severity of the pest infestation. Distribution: [...] Depending on the severity of the pest problem, multiple releases of predatory mites may be required. Follow the recommendations of your crop consultant for

Bumblebee pollination

growers economically but also contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the overall health of ecosystems Why are bumblebees good pollinators? Bumblebees [...] as they visit a high number of flowers per minute and transfer more pollen to the stigma than other pollinators. Benefits of bumblebees are: Bumblebees [...] guarantees maximum pollination . The Natupol system is the result of over 35 years of accumulated expertise coupled to the latest technology – our best

Cabbage moth

destroy large numbers of leaves and their frass accumulates in the heart of cabbage, thereby lowering the commercial value of infested crops. Life cycle [...] have a light network of markings. First instar larvae of the cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) are gregarious, eating the edge of the leaves on which they [...] emerging from their pupae the female moths lay clusters of 20 to 100 eggs on the underside of leaves or elsewhere within the greenhouse structure. The