• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  cherry, and cranberry benefit from a specific type of pollination to produce an optimal fruit set. This type of pollination is called “Buzz Pollination.” It [...] It is a method that involves the ability of some types of bees to vibrate flowers more efficiently, ensuring a more pollinated flower. This vibration facilitates [...] continuous vibration lasting up to a couple of seconds or multiple short vibrations lasting from a few ten hundreds of milliseconds will occur. This is how buzz

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  plant. We included a brief overview of the pollination mechanisms of each of Canada’s primary pollinator dependent fruit crop below: Blueberries: both lowbush [...] Canada. Koppert is the largest producer in the world of bumblebee colonies. With over two decades of experience, delivering Bombus impatiens to outdoor fruit [...] s have a yield decrease of at least 10% and that introducing additional hives to the crop can increase crop yield 2-4X that of a self-fertilized plant

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  future holds many challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them are going to disappear over the [...] rest of her life. Growing up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions for his crops. He also devoted half of his [...] the impact of beneficial insects and predatory mites in action, many exclaimed, "We’ll never go back! This was the most rewarding response of growers you

• Mycotal Brochure

  different modes of action: • Mechanical obstruction of respiratory tubes • Exhaustion of reserves and a disruption of organ functioning • Production of specific [...] ns at the first sign of pest infestation 20 3. Use an appropriate amount of water to ensure a good wetting of the leaves, pH of spray solution should [...] 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 layer

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and [...] plants. ‘The predatory mite can also be introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that [...] larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 8, 2024

  packaging and transportation of this increasingly effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful [...] reproduction of the mites. We are now looking at adapting the sachet for different climates and different locations.’ Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the [...] technologies for the safe and effective distribution of our biocontrol agents over large tracts of land,’ De Groot shares. ‘We are now looking at increasing

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  strengths effectively. Proper hive placement is crucial to maximize the benefits of using bumblebees and minimize any adverse factors. Incorrect placement can [...] activities due to improper positioning within the crop. Key Factors to be Aware of When introducing our Quads into your Field, Orchard, or Bog: 1. Delivery Timing: [...] pollinate at temperatures as low as 3-4C (37-39F), they tend to stay within 100m of the colony at these low temperatures. As temperatures climb into more optimal

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  to establish, it is best not to apply Thripor from the end of September to the end of March of the following year (between wk 39 and wk 12). However, they [...] like cannabis, Thripor will have a harder time establishing because of the amount of trichomes that can be found on the cannabis plant. Leaf hair density [...] eggs they lay during a lifetime). Because of this, it is best to treat curatively without the expectation of establishment. Note: A curative treatment

• The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) and Shore Fly Control

  July 4, 2024

  primary species of Shore Fly found in Canadian growing facilities is Scatella stagnalis. Shore Fly are one of the most resistance species of pests to insecticides [...] remains of a type of hard-shelled microalgae that is occasionally used on a small scale grow for Fungus Gnat and Shore fly control. The sharp edges of DE cut [...] Note: Larvae inhabit the top 2-3 inches of growing medium and can be found anywhere on the surface, sides, and bottom of growing media. For greenhouse vegetable

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

  May 7, 2024

  Breeding Sachets Work? 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 [...] this cycle of life, the humidity must be high enough for the yeast to continue to grow on the bran. What is the difference between each type of sachet and [...] Ulti-Mite sachets are made out of a climate resistant material that protects the breeding system inside from the type of environmental conditions explained