• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  season, earlier and later each day, as well as in adverse weather conditions like rain and overcast skies. Bumblebees will also pollinate in much cooler [...] bumblebees in early will ensure they have the full pollination window to do their work and will provide a buffer in case the colonies get mildly damaged by shipping [...] range. Honeybees, by comparison, typically forage up to a km away from the hive, so while honeybees can all be placed in one corner of the field, bumblebees

• Mycotal Brochure

  Mechanical obstruction of respiratory tubes • Exhaustion of reserves and a disruption of organ functioning • Production of specific proteins by the fungus within [...] growth and development of Akanthomyces muscarius are temperatures between 15 and 28°C and a relative humidity of 70% or above. The microclimate of the laminar [...] wetting of the leaves, pH of spray solution should be between 4 and 10 15 4. Make sure leaves (undersides) are thoroughly covered 5 10 5. Apply in late

• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  amount of fruit from being set. The above and the labor intensive, less efficient techniques used in tomato crops, like blowers and hand vibrators in the [...] released in massive quantities. Extracting pollen from this type of specialized flower is achieved most efficiently by the vibrations produced by the bees’ [...] such as greenhouse tomato, and outdoor crops, such as blueberries, cherry, and cranberry benefit from a specific type of pollination to produce an optimal

• Replace Conventional Pesticides With Natural Alternatives

  April 18, 2024

  agriculture in the future. Sophisticated and safe As partners with nature, we leverage the natural behaviors of nematodes to support and protect crops [...] several months. Once mixed with, and activated by water, nematodes can be applied by using standard spraying systems and new application techniques, like [...] easy to use, and affordable spray solution. With our beneficial nematodes, growers spray a solution that is full of life! Free of residue and ready for a

• Choosing Between Spidex Red and Spidex Vital

  April 3, 2024

  Vital : Food Source in the Bottle : One of the crucial aspects of Spidex Vital is that it comes with a food source. This source of food is important for [...] the vitality of the mites when using this product preventatively or when there is a small amount of spider mites in the crop. Proof of Predation : Spidex [...] ensures almost all of the persimilis are adult females. This characteristic leads to a swifter response time in terms of feeding and reproducing on spider

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  multiple pests, pollen, and spores) with a long-proven track record as thrips predators in Canada. One of the most important things to keep in mind when using [...] Between Swirski and Thripex: Swirski and Thripex are similar at a quick glance. Both eat roughly the same number of thrips larvae per day and have similar [...] level of reproduction, and Thripex has a lower cost per mite. Note: Only place one generalist predatory mite in your crop at a time. Swirski and Thripex

• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  between late August and early September in regions like Ontario and Quebec, and between mid-July and early August in British Columbia. Hint: In early spring, [...] to root damage and patches of grass dug up by raccoons or other animals hunting for grubs and leatherjackets. Additionally, starlings and black birds may [...] box and allow them to acclimate to room temperature for 30 minutes. After the allotted time, mix the contents with 2 liters of water and let it soak for 5

• Trial results Onion fly and Fusarium wilt

  conditions of Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated companies) apply. Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Always [...] yielding and healthy crop. Trial results with Trianum against Fusarium oxyporum in onion Trianum provides highly effective control of basal rot in onions [...] Standard Compilation of results from 5 trials from Germany and Spain. 0 Trianum-G Trianum-P Grower Standard Compilation of results from 8 trials from

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  reviewed the entire process, from the type and quantity of feed to the composition of the rearing medium and the design of new production lines. After implementing [...] deep-rooted expertise in the production of natural enemies, built up since its foundation in 1967. “Those years of experience form the basis of everything we do [...] investing in improvement and upscaling, and offers growers the certainty of an exclusive, reliable product.” Looking ahead: Limonica as the standard in integrated

• Plus, Ulti-Mite or LD. Which Sachet is Best for You?

  May 7, 2024

  and contains one feeder mite and one type of predatory mite. The paper can easily be damaged by low humidity conditions, so it is best used in conditions [...] and contains one feeder mite and one type of predatory mite. The paper can easily be damaged by low humidity conditions, so it is best used in conditions [...] Each breeding sachet consists of: bran a select type of bran yeast one or more types of bran mites the predator mite In this system, the yeast grows on