Pollination checklist tomato

bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower (bite marks) [...] higher temperatures, the bumblebees stop flying. From the moment, the bumblebees will occupy themselves with cooling the hive until the temperature drops [...] climate conditions and the influence of chemicals on the plants or flowers. Bumblebees maintain a constant temperature in the hive. If the temperature to which

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker, the Netherlands [...] after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop [...] explain the added value of the new product to the market in very clear terms. Just like its predecessor more than fifty years ago, Spidex Vital has the full

Artificially lit crops pollination advice

after the shortest day, depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline in colonies could occur. In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the utilization [...] navigation. To counter this, synchronize the opening of bumblebee hives with the energy screen and daylight cycle, allowing the bees to fly only when there is [...] bumblebee orientation. Moreover, the heat from the lamps can damage bumblebee wings while flying to the lights, and multiple light sources can cause confusion

Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

contact with the Koppert consultant using the Natutec Scout app as a tool. It allows us to take the measures we need to take quickly, based on the advice provided [...] insight into the level of infestation.’ Respond quickly and accurately on IPM A major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to [...] in the software reporting these kinds of measurement. The threshold value works as an alarm bell – as soon as the level of infestation exceeds the threshold

Manual Growing lights

relative humidity (RH). If the RH rises above 80-85%, the pollen is not released from the flowers and cannot be collected by the bumblebees (no pollination) [...] lights, we advise to place the hives high in the greenhouse (above the crop) – especially from week 40 until week 9 (depending on the amount of daylight that [...] that is available). In the weeks 10 until 39, you can place the hives lower in the greenhouse, along the walkway under the gutter (according to Koppert’s

Aphelinus abdominalis

the antennae. She turns herself around, curls up the wing tips, and will try to pierce the aphid in the abdomen with her long ovipositor. The ovipositor [...] leathery, black mummy. The adult wasp appears through an irregularly serrated hole at the posterior end of the mummy, on which the aphid’s antennae and cornicles [...] with the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic

Aphidius ervi

Aphidius ervi The parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material [...] aphid pests. Once the female wasp has laid her eggs inside an aphid, the emerging larvae begin their predatory activity by feeding on the aphid's internal [...] is used for the control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ) The parasitic wasp

Effective thrips control with predatory mites

an impact on the environment and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production [...] feed on cell contents, leading to scarring, deformed growth, and flower damage. Moreover, their role as virus vectors (e.g., TSWV) increases the risk profile [...] thrips with predatory mites Predatory mites feed on thrips larvae, suppressing populations early in the pest’s life cycle. Integrating these natural enemies

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

energy from spider mite from the field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population in your crop. Proof of predation The Phytoseiulus persimilis turns [...] mite formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many [...] after eating their prey. Once the predatory mite has consumed several spider mites , the color will gradually change to the characteristic red-orange color

Aphidius matricariae

tic for the distinction of the species are the fine stripes on side parts of the wasp waist. Aphidius matricariae is specific to aphids of the family Aphididae [...] allowing the larvae to develop and grow while depleting the aphid population. The larvae are adept at adjusting their feeding rates based on aphid density [...] horticultural settings. Aphidius matricariae is used for the control of the following pests: Myzus spp. The natural enemy Aphidius matricariae is available at