Manual Wireless Beehome

before the beginning of the third season. The receiver must be opened in order to replace the battery pack. When changing the batteries in the battery holder [...] Attach the transmitter to a pole along the aisle in a central area in the greenhouse. The transmitter has a range of approximately 100 metres in both directions [...] seconds. After this, the mechanism will remain in the opened position, ensuring that the entrance and exit of the hive are accessible for the bumblebees. 11

Beneficial microorganisms

Once attached, the spores germinate, penetrate the cuticle, and colonize the insect's body. Internal damage: Once inside the insect, the fungus proliferates [...] internal damage. This can lead to the insect's death. Spore production: As the insect succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues to grow. Eventually [...] How it works Infection and colonization: Beneficial microorganisms start by infecting their insect hosts. The fungi produce spores that attach to the insect's

Capyphor

for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal range of temperature [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] reproduce inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn red

Akanthomyces muscarius

through natural openings or by direct contact. Once inside the pest, the fungus grows and proliferates, ultimately leading to the death of the insect host [...] weakens the pests, eventually leading to their death. Additionally, the fungus produces enzymes and toxins that further contribute to the demise of the pests [...] host. This process is often facilitated by the production of enzymes and toxins by the fungus, which weaken the pest's immune system and disrupt its normal

How to protect bumblebees from heat

Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading Providing effective shading to the top and [...] pollination work. Best practice for pollination in hot temperatures The effects of the environmental temperature and sun radiation on the internal hive [...] and the sides of the hive or providing an installation above the central walkway could benefit the bumblebees in high temperatures. Other cooling methods

Quad

pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the introduction [...] down the hive for example with a stone, to prevent it from blowing away Open the ventilation openings on top of the hive during warm weather Pull the white [...] days before the crop flowers Position the Quad hives evenly througout the plot. The best position is on a horizontal platform just above the ground Wait

Artificially lit crops pollination advice

after the shortest day, depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline in colonies could occur. In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the utilization [...] Placement advice in artificially lit crops For best results, consider the following placement advice in greenhouses with artificial lighting: In regions with [...] navigation. To counter this, synchronize the opening of bumblebee hives with the energy screen and daylight cycle, allowing the bees to fly only when there is

FAQ Nematodes

through a body opening. In the host, the nematodes release a bacterium that can kill the host very quickly. This bacterium also causes the host to be converted [...] found. In practice, the decrease of pest pressure is the only indication that the application has been effective. How long do the nematodes work / can they [...] What is the substance the nematodes are packed in? In order for the nematodes to survive during transport and storage they need to be packed in a carrier

Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

notice that the whitefly’s development cycle had clearly been inhibited in the spots treated with Mycotal. We used the same dosage of Enermix in the three test [...] levels are high earlier in the year. We could theoretically spray everything in the greenhouse to death during crop rotation, so that the new crop starts off [...] mealybugs . We are working to get these new targets approved on the label. In several independent studies, Mycotal has been and continues to be the most efficient

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

energy from the plant, and it is one of the first processes to fall by the wayside if the plant cannot produce enough assimilates. In the act of self [...] protection, the plant aborts the fruit to reduce fruit load on the plant and directs the assimilates to the vegetative growth of the plant. This is undesirable [...] levels given in Watts. can be reduced if the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. Staying outside the gray and yellow areas in the table in figure