• Onion

  common onion, is a vegetable. This particular species is the most extensively produced species of the genus of Allium . The onion plant is usually a biennial [...] perennial plant. When cultivated however, the plant is mostly handled as an annual and harvested at the end of its first production season. Onions are popular [...] therefore cultivated and used for cooking all around the world. Their flesh is pungent when chopped, because it contains particular chemical elements that

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  a honeybee hive, out of the sight of the honeybees. This is necessary because the honeybees may be attracted by the sugar water in the bumblebee hive, [...] particularly in warm periods. Provide the hive with sufficient shade, for example by positioning it in the shadow of the crop. Ensure that the underside of the [...] plot for maximum results. The recommended number of hives is dependent on the crop and the presence of other pollinating insects. Bumblebees and honeybees

• Spidex Vital Go

  Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of a couple of weeks. They pierce the [...] n Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Wood chips. Application Hang sachets in and around first spider mite hotspots, in sheltered locations in the crop, [...] not exposed to direct sunlight. In tomato only use Spidex Vital Go in hotspots Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at

• Nutemia

  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 no alternative [...] available in the crop Nutemia can be provided as alternative food source for predatory mites . This will ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop [...] Large heaps of carrier material may cause leaf damage, so make sure the material is distributed as a thin, even layer Dosage The dosage of Nutemia depends

• Spidex Vital Plus

  Presentation Sachets in cardboard box Carrier Wood chips. Application Hang sachets in and around spider mite hotspots, in sheltered locations in the crop, not [...] except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. They pierce the [...] should be repeated biweekly if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

• Aphidend

  Pests All species/stages of aphids . Mode of action Adult gall midges emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. After emerging [...] fiber. Application Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter [...] detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  by using one of our blowing systems instead of hand application Introduce several predatory mite species in one way Uniform distribution of natural enemies [...] Airobug is a fully automatic blower used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech cultivations. The Airobug special fan, in combination [...] release of carrier material containing natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 10-12

• About bumblebees

  honeybees Production of bumblebees The natural life cycle of the bumblebee is copied under laboratory conditions at our production facilities. In this way, we [...] benefits of bumblebees: Bumblebees provide maximum insurance for optimal pollination , due to their high amount of flower visits and large transfer of pollen [...] that are needed to ensure maximum availability of high quality bumblebee colonies. Life cycle of bumblebees In nature, bumblebee queens hibernates alone and

• Peach

  refers to the popularity of the tree in Persia when it was introduced there. The tree’s fruit is usually sweet and juicy and it is called peach or nectarine [...] About The so-called Prunus persica is a deciduous tree indigenous to Northwest China. There is was first domesticated and cultivated for its fruit. The [...] with the almond, the peach also belongs to the subgenus Amygdalus , because of its hard and corrugated seed shell. Commercially, peaches and nectarines are

• Artefeed

  Artefeed as an alternative source of food for maintenance of Macrolophus pygmaeus in tomatoes at low prey densities. Mode of action As Macrolophus pygmaeus [...] population is large enough Make sure that Artefeed is distributed on top of the crop Artefeed can be distributed using a Mini-Airbug Dosage The dosage of Artefeed [...] Dead cysts of Artemia spp.. Carrier None. Application For optimal results, apply Entofood for at least the first six weeks after introduction of Macrolophus