• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  Are you tired of battling pesky thrips in your grow room or greenhouse? Look no further than Thripor (Orius insidiosus), the perfect solution for your growing [...] systems (IPM)! Thripor (Orius insidiosus) is a common predatory bug that has been widely used in IPM-programs in North America for over 20 years, especially [...] playing a key role in the management of common thrips species. Over time, it has become more popular, as it provides an effective, environmentally friendly

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  possible. It has to be, as there’s only one chemical product against whitefly in tomato that is effective and, unlike other products, also has a low MRL, [...] insecticide Mycotal . Our commitment has paid off: the product is now even more effective and the shelf life has improved. Mycotal’s improved effectiveness [...] other crops. This is further aggravated by the fact that there are almost no effective chemical products that slot neatly into a biological control system

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

  October 21, 2024

  enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success [...] popular should not surprise you,’ says Tim Bossinga. The Product Manager has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The [...] hundreds of billions of predatory mites have been reared and the product has continued to evolve. The bottle is still in use today, especially when di

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  themselves, which in turn has a negative impact on pollination. Using the Wireless BeeHome system, bumblebees can only leave the hive at times at which there [...] system can vary according to the country of sales. For instance, there are 2 types of transmitters: 1 for EU countries and 1 for the US, Canada, Mexico [...] in your country. 6 2 Specifications 2.1 Type plate The type plate attached to the transmitter and receiver contains all the data by which each individual

• Pollination checklist tomato

  of enough pollen for pollination. Fruit setting takes place once a flower has been pollinated. The flower needs to have been pollinated before it closes [...] every two days. Introduce a new bumblebee hive once the number of bite marks has dropped to just one or two per flower. Pollen is released best at a relative [...] setting. The bumblebees will still collect pollen, and leave bite marks, but no fruit will grow. Bumblebees are active at temperatures between 8 and 32 degrees

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  the 5.5 hectare company owned by Ruud Leerdam and Rob van Marrewijk. Barry has been using the Natutec Scout app since October 2019 and is very happy with [...] viruses affecting both people and crops, that’s extremely important. There is no, or only limited opportunity for live contact, although the IPM situation [...] and his consultant can collect much more data about current conditions, which makes it possible to respond more quickly and accurately. He can also enter

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  bumblebee sting can differ per incident. The stinger of a bumblebee or a wasp has no barbs. This means that the worker or queen can withdraw her stinger, and [...] and wasp stings Bumblebees are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural

• Choosing Between Spidex Red and Spidex Vital

  April 3, 2024

  Phytoseiulus persimilis ) has been the top predator for a substantial portion of spider mite situations, but in recent years it has evolved into two main [...] the product is stored at a growers' facility prior to application, as it has no food source in the bottle, so it is susceptible to starvation. Once persimilis [...] placement. The food in the bottle provides a buffer against starvation, which can decrease fecundity. Spidex Red should be used as a curative against the

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  danger levels for pollination. Pollination also has a minimum day time temperature limit of 16° C, below which the pollen is not viable. pedicel filament [...] more than 30° C for a couple of hours has a negligible effect on pollination. However, a full day above 30° C has an immediate effect on pollination. If [...] yield, and quality. Poorly pollinated flowers never become premium fruit, no matter how perfect a climate the grower creates. Pollination therefore deserves

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  supplementary food lands on the leaves and has an even dispersal in the crop. Except in the case of Entofood which can be sprinkled on the leaves. Supplementary [...] practices, the search for eco-friendly and long-term solutions to pest problems has intensified. Biological control methods are often employed in crops to maintain [...] for maintaining a healthy biological population is supplementary feeding, which involves providing nutritional support to beneficial insects and mites that