• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  ‘If I need to, I can give advice remotely straight away,’ explains Floris, ‘or I can start thinking of strategy changes that can be made. In this era [...] grower and his consultant can collect much more data about current conditions, which makes it possible to respond more quickly and accurately. He can also [...] 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 how it works

• Natutec_Airobreez_-_Directions_for_Use_-_Koppert.pdf

  protection when you use the device continuously for a long period of time. Safety instructions for maintenance • • • • 10 This document and the warnings included [...] document, the local rules will apply. Only use the device for its intended use. Refer to section 2.1. Only use the device if you are an approved user. Refer [...] device and its parts in a storage container or cover it with a cloth. 4 - 003 - First time use 5 First time use 5.1 Prepare the device for first

• Leaf miners

  photosynthesis and weakening plant growth. Their feeding patterns cause visible leaf damage, lower crop quality and can open the way for secondary infections [...] which can lead to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon [...] monitor adult activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological solutions for leaf miners, professional growers can keep infestations under

• Predatory insects

  aphidimyza , for aphid control. For spider mite control Feltiella acarisuga ( Spidend ) can be used. Lacewings Lacewings are beneficial insects known for their [...] y adapted to target and consume various species of mealybugs, offering an effective and natural solution for mealybug control. For mealybug control Koppert [...] Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L , featuring the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . Advantages of using predatory insects Using predatory insects for pest

• Tomato

  piercing and feeding on plant tissues, can be controlled using various strategies. The parasitic wasp Trissolcus basalis ( Nezapar ) can be applied for the [...] diseases and the botanical fungicide Nopath can be used to cure fungal diseases in various parts of the plants. The biological elicitor V10 can be used to protect [...] Aphis gossypii ) can be found in tomato. The Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ) has a particular affinity for tomato plants and can stunt their

• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  mass capture pests, and what the difference in efficacy is for both products. Should one be used over the other? Horiver Card and Roller Trap Rates In [...] method for pest control, offering numerous advantages for growers. By strategically deploying Horiver sticky cards and roller traps , growers can capture [...] benefits of using Horiver sticky cards and roller traps for mass capturing insects, emphasizing their impact on future pest populations and their ability

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  organisms such as spider mites and tarsonemid mites. They can also feed on pollen and take fluids from leaves, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops [...] mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblydromalus limonicus can feed on eggs, crawlers and larvae of whiteflies and first and second [...] remains active and able to predate and reproduce in both cooler and warmer conditions. Trials have shown that even at temperatures as low as 14 °C, it maintains

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  power of commercial bumblebees can be a game-changer. Bumblebees are efficient and reliable pollinators, and when used strategically in combination with [...] Temperature and humidity considerations Bumblebees thrive within specific temperature and humidity ranges. They are most active between 8 °C and 28 °C, with [...] pesticides before and during flowering. Some pesticides can be harmful for bumblebees and may also have long-term effects. Discuss the matter with your advisor

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  the best option for a grower is to use both honeybees and bumblebee hives together in the same field. Honeybees for their mass numbers and bumblebees to [...] has become more of a concern for fruit crop growers due to a decrease in pollinators from pesticide use, monocropping, and colony collapse disorder. Colony [...] stigma, and visit flowers for a longer duration – 8 seconds compared to 2-3 seconds by the honeybees. They will fly at lower temperatures (8C), in worse

• Quad

  increasing both colony size and pollination performance. After some weeks the colony will reach its maximum size and starts declining in size and pollination [...] 25°C). Storage time after receipt To guarantee the best pollination results, start using the hive on the day of arrival. If necessary hives can be stored [...] colonies of bumblebees including a queen, workers, brood and sugar water. Application Quad hives can be placed 4-7 days before the crop flowers Position the