• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  via physical contact. A single continuous vibration lasting up to a couple of seconds or multiple short vibrations lasting from a few ten hundreds of m [...] that the bumblebee was one of the best pollinators for crops that needed this specific pollination to occur. From this point on, bumblebees were successfully [...] benefit from a specific type of pollination to produce an optimal fruit set. This type of pollination is called “Buzz Pollination.” It is a method that

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  We get a lot of questions asking: What formulation a customer should use? What is a predatory mite breeder sachet? How do they work? How long do they last [...] breeder sachet? A predatory mite breeder sachet is a small climate resistant packet containing a predatory mite, a feeder mite (for the predatory mite [...] mite to feed on), and a carrier, such as bran (food source for the feeder mite). How do they work and how long do they last? Predatory mite breeder sachets

• Pollination

  another flower on the same plant or on another plant. Many flowers require insects such as bumblebees or flies to transfer the pollen. Bumblebee pollination [...] with limited pollen production. What makes them stand out is their seamless compatibility with bumblebees, creating a dynamic synergy in pollination efforts [...] crop uniformity, ultimately driving profits for growers. Bumblebees work diligently seven days a week, from dawn to dusk, even in unfavorable weather conditions

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  climate computer. Heat Do not turn the lights on before midnight Screens and filters Place the Natupol hive with the WBH on a Natupol Hive Support. A [...] than 28 °C temperatures you can place them lower in the greenhouse. 13:00 Vertical placement will have a negative effect on the development of the hives [...] hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen

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• Thripex

  Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put small heaps on rockwool slabs Make sure the material remains on the introduction [...] should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  growers can enable bumblebees to fly during periods of adequate daylight. On average, bumblebees are allowed to fly between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (4 [...] As bumblebees rely on sufficient daylight, artificial lighting can be used to ensure good pollination conditions. As bumblebee may face orientation problems [...] between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.). If the energy screen remains closed for a full day, it's better to close the hives as well. Bumblebees can fly and forage

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  mites do not work well on tomatoes due to higher amounts of plant resin, but they are powerful tools on most other crops. Our aim is to provide you with [...] small ladybug feeds exclusively on whiteflies. Because of this, it is primarily used as a curative treatment (you need a large whitefly infestation to sustain [...] to optimize your pest management strategy. Do You Even Have Whiteflies? Monitoring: The first crucial step to a successful integrated pest management approach

• Thripex-V

  Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put small heaps on rockwool slabs Make sure the material remains on the introduction [...] should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] receipt Apply on day of receipt. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally. Recommended for you Neoseiulus cucumeris

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  pollination activity. A single visit by a bumblebee is typically sufficient for successful pollination. Fruit setting occurs once a flower has been adequately [...] Bumblebees play a vital role in achieving optimal pollination results for tomato crops. If you are seeking to optimize your crop's pollination process [...] exceptional yields, harnessing the power of commercial bumblebees can be a game-changer. Bumblebees are efficient and reliable pollinators, and when used