• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  treatment with insecticidal soap, horticultural oil, or a bio-insecticide. Move the clones to a quarantine room. Keep them in this room for at least 2 weeks [...] scale problem amongst growers. Upon introduction, eradication of this pest with current available tools is exceptionally difficult. Health Canada regulations [...] or in the growing tip. In addition, because Cannabis cultivation has grown with outdoor gardens and neighboring facilities, the Cannabis Aphid can spread

• Neoseiulus californicus

  the leaves for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug The dosage of Spical depends on climate, crop and pest density [...] detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 25-125 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at least five times at weekly intervals

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  per hectare, evenly distributed over the total surface Can also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug The dosage of Thripex, Thripex-V depends on climate, crop [...] detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 50-100 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  cooler conditions, bumblebees also perform even better in warmer conditions with peak pollinating flight activity between 25-27C (77F-81F). When introducing [...] 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 [...] the colony maintains optimal brood temperatures through thermoregulation, with bees actively generating and conserving heat inside the hive. Instead of