• Natutec Airbug

  of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the material to be released and close the lid Connect the tube to the blower and secure with a wing nut Place the fully [...] battery in the belt bag Connect the cable to the battery Attach the dosing pot to the revolving head of the blower Place the tube of the blower in the belt Turn [...] Application Select the required dosing pot Adjust the size of the holes to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of

• Onion thrips

  inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in colour, with a large head and bright red eyes. The colour of [...] prepupa, pupa, and finally the adult insect. The eggs of the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. [...] other sheltered places. The prepupal and pupal instars can be recognized by their developing wing buds. Compared with the prepupa, the pupa has longer, more

• American serpentine leaf miner

  larva cuts a sickle-shaped exit hole in the leaf with its mouth parts. After roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf and falls to the ground. This [...] This occurs in the early morning. The larva crawls into the ground to pupate. A small percentage of the larvae remain hanging on the leaf and pupate there [...] serpentine leaf miner The life cycle of a leaf miner has the following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupal instar and the adult fly. Adult leaf

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  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 [...] into a game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits [...] eggs.’ This corresponds with the explanation Sjaak received from consultant Ron Delissen and with what Koppert promised in the leaflet, he tells us. ‘Spidex

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  it in the shadow of the crop. Ensure that the underside of the hive is kept dry. Keep the hive entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering [...] around the area to be pollinated. Protect the hive against strong winds. Position the hive in a sheltered spot, or weigh down the hive. Position the hive [...] following the recommendations shown below. The recommendations have also been collated and published in a booklet supplied together with the hive. Download

• Knowing & recognizing

  s of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information to understand the interaction [...] they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific behavioural characteristics. Shop now Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological [...] Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  Thanks to the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use of [...] together with them, cutting-edge solutions have been developed that have enabled them to increase the productivity and profitability of their crops. The ongoing [...] With production centers in San Quintín and Vizcaíno, Baja California, Rancho Los Pinos sets the standard for vegetable production, packing, and marketing

• Manual Growing lights

  equipped with a blue hive door (in the visible spectrum for bumblebees) and has a special, flower shaped, UV pattern around the entrance of the hive to [...] used for this. It is also important to give the bumblebees the opportunity to work during the hours with the most daylight. Therefore, we advise using an [...] lead to a high 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

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  workers and queens have a stinger, as is the case with honeybees and wasps. Drones cannot sting. The stinger is a weapon for defence. When a bee stings, some [...] reaction against the injected venom develops. The response to a bumblebee sting can differ per incident. The stinger of a bumblebee or a wasp has no barbs [...] allergic reaction In the event of a fever occurring or a grade 1 reaction, contact a GP. The decision can be made to keep an eye on the situation and see

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  plant protection, with a strong emphasis on prevention. The more pests we can keep out of the young plants, the better.’ Perfect results with controlling fungus [...] plants in a fine mist. This is followed by a second fine mist to rinse off nematodes that are on the leaves. A while later, I collect a few drops of drainage [...] successful.’ A high standard To prevent damage to the young plants, the company has decided to pursue a strict preventive policy. ‘We have set a very high