Crop Monitoring and Scouting

promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting [...] can determine the success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling [...] and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests

Tetrapar

Appearance The eggs of the parasitoid are covered with a mucilaginous substance and are attached to the body wall of the psyllid nymph. The larvae are [...] Distribute the wasps evenly over the entire surface of the crop, releasing the product every 20 m alternating between the rows or beds. Carry out the introduction [...] introduction of Tetrapar during the morning or in the late afternoon, to avoid high temperatures and radiation. Dosage The dosage of Tetrapar depends on climate

Greenhouse crop pollination

cultivation of crops and supporting a more stable and sustainable agricultural industry. For the past 40 years we have been at the forefront of developing [...] Greenhouse pollination is vital because it ensures the efficient fertilization of plants within a controlled environment, leading to increased crop yields [...] pollination solutions for the horticultural industry. With decades of experience and extensive research, we have gained in-depth knowledge of pollinators and their

Hop

About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are [...] tall. The hop is native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere where currently the most acreage of production occurs. Although these plants have a very long [...] cycle, with the continued popularity of microbrews across the globe, genetics for flavoring have dictated how long these plants stay in the ground. They

Biological Pest Control

enhancing the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between pests and their predators. Instead of introducing [...] , is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance of ecosystems [...] This approach not only reduces the environmental impact but also minimizes the risk of pesticide resistance, making it a sustainable and effective long-term

Nutari

, Transeius montdorensis ) in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is [...] available in the crop Nutari can be provided as alternative food source for predatory mites . This will ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop, [...] sprinkling on the leaves by hand or with an Air(o)bug Large heaps of carrier material may cause leaf damage, so make sure the material is distributed as a thin

Tomato

pollination of the crop. Adequate pollination ensures that the ovaries in the flowers are fertilized with pollen, leading to the formation of healthy fruits [...] manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your scouting [...] sustainable pest control and promotes the overall health of tomato crops, as it stimulates growers to minimise the use of synthetic pesticides. Pest monitoring

Tarnished plant bug

per year. The eggs of Lygus lineolaris are about 1 mm long, shaped like a thin, slightly-curved flask, truncated with a flat cap from which the nymph emerges [...] General The lygus bug (or tarnished plant bug) is native to North America, and it is especially common across the eastern half of the continent, from northern [...] boasts at least 385 different host species, the majority of which belong to the plant subclasses Rosidae and Asteridae . Producers can help prevent infestations

Maximize pollination in tomato

bumblebees employ a technique called buzz pollination . They grasp onto the flower and generate vibrations, aiding in the transfer of pollen. Within one [...] together. It is important to position the hives in such a way that the hive exits point in different directions, away from the crop. This arrangement allows for [...] adverse weather conditions, and maintaining the right environmental factors will contribute to the well-being of the bumblebee colony and enhance pollination

Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

breaching the monocultures of the oak and stimulating the natural enemies of the oak processionary caterpillar. As already stated, the use of nematodes [...] reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests as a curative measure, we can keep the situation manageable for now. In the longer [...] oak trees in the forests and plantations around Doetinchem. Marc van Rijswijk is the spokesman for Buha, the implementing organization for the Municipality