• Maximize pollination in tomato

  evaluate pollination progress, collect approximately 20 closed flowers from different areas. It is essential that all closed flowers exhibit bite marks. Closed [...] position the hives in such a way that the hive exits point in different directions, away from the crop. This arrangement allows for efficient movement and [...] vital role in achieving optimal pollination results for tomato crops. If you are seeking to optimize your crop's pollination process and achieve exceptional

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  exit hole to emerge. Females are lemon-yellow with green compound eyes and red ocelli, measuring about 0.75 mm, while males are slightly smaller, dark yellow [...] Koppert as Ercal . Eretmocerus eremicus products Enermix Ercal Expand all items How to use Eretmocerus eremicus The natural enemy Eretmocerus eremicus is available [...] preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly

• Cut flowers

  genus Rosa from the Rosaceae family. The flowers of the plant are also called rose. There are more than a hundred species and thousands of different cultivars [...] value are specially grown as cut flowers. This concerns various types. Origin, cultivation method and substrate differ greatly. Important types are: Rose: [...] originates from Central and South America. It is a bulb plant from the large family of the Amaryllidaceae, the narcissus family. The Hippeastrum comes from America

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• Mealybugs and scales

  order Hemiptera (the true bugs ). Coccoidea are at first sight barely recognizable as insects. The females are wingless and immobile, and covered with a [...] waxy threads (mealybugs). They suck the sap of plants and are mostly host plant specific. Apart from the damage they cause by sucking plant sap, mealybugs [...] aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. A few species can also transmit harmful viruses

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 10-12 metres from the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug [...] natural enemies.The airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 3-5 metres from the Airbug. Mini-Airbug The [...] cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 2-3 metres from the Mini- Airbug . More i

• Root rot of carrot

  carrots are a major problem and can lead to significant postharvest losses Several different fungal pathogens cause similar symptoms, which are collectively [...] The fungus develops at temperatures ranging from -3°C to 25°C, with an optimum around 18°C. Lesions are dark brown to black, moist, mostly circular spots [...] collectively known as black spot diseases. When carrots are stored during winter, diseases on the carrot roots can continue to develop during storage. Alternaria

• Atheta

  Scatella stagnalis ), and western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ). How does Atheta work? Atheta beetles rove their surroundings in search of prey [...] substrate, along drainage systems and on plant leaves. Adults and larvae are active and aggressive predators of sciarid fly (Sciara) and shore fly (Scatella) [...] good distribution and fast population development. Total development time from egg to adult takes about three weeks at 25ºC. After that period the adult

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  exit points face different directions, away from the crop. For horizontal placement, entrances may be in the same direction, but away from the crop, with [...] overheating, ensure that the hives are not positioned too close to heat-generating lamps. Additionally, provide protection from direct sunlight in the afternoon [...] crucial to shield the hives from adverse weather conditions, such as condensation and rainwater. Regular hive maintenance and checks are recommended to ensure

• Caterpillars

  more than 150,000 species, that are easily distinguishable from other insects. Many of the butterfly species that are active during the day can be strikingly [...] yield. Solutions for caterpillar control Learn more about What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths [...] strikingly colourful while moth flying at night are usually inconspicuously brownish are greyish. Adult butterflies do not damage crops. Most of them feed