• Nutari

  ) in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is no alternative food available [...] a thin, even layer Dosage The dosage of Nutari depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] available in the crop Nutari can be provided as alternative food source for predatory mites . This will ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop,

• Nutemia

  ) in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is no alternative food available [...] a thin, even layer Dosage The dosage of Nutemia depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] available in the crop Nutemia can be provided as alternative food source for predatory mites . This will ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  generating and conserving heat inside the hive. Instead of seeking warmth, it’s far more important to protect the colonies from overheating. That’s why Quads [...] honeybees, they will fly earlier in the season, earlier and later each day, as well as in adverse weather conditions like rain and overcast skies. Bumblebees will [...] Timing: Bumblebees should be placed in the field just before the first flower cracks. There will be many alternative food sources, such as dandelions or tree

• Brown soft scale

  can cover the leaves, flowers and fruit of the host and reduce photosynthesis and respiration. Life cycle and appearance of Brown soft scale The scale of [...] of the scale darkens as the female ages. The size, shape and characteristics of the female also vary with different host plants. The middle of the scale [...] hesperidum is often attended by ants. The ants will clean and protect the coccids and in turn benefit from a rich food source. The honeydew also quickly becomes

• Entonem

  action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a food source [...] n Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing at least [...] 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except

• Tomato russet mite

  (torpedo-shaped), soft and segmented. The body appears to be divided into two parts: the head with the mouthparts, and the rest of the body. All mobile stages [...] they may snap. The fruit can also be affected, and when this happens in tomatoes, the skin becomes coarse and turns reddish brown and the fruit itself is [...] growth is most rapid and affected leaves dry out quickly. The damage is first seen on the lower part of the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend. Life

• Capsanem

  action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a food source [...] n Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing at least [...] 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except

• Swirski-Mite LD

  species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over [...] in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Swirski-Mite LD depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

• Koppert Foundation

  agriculture and improvement of the health and availability of food and nutrition for those who need it most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses on three domains: [...] established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture and agriculture [...] can find more information in English and Dutch on www.koppertfoundation.org . Do you need help with explanation and/or application? Please contact your

• Predatory mites

  combination of predatory mites, food, and carrier materials. The mites breed within the sachets and subsequently disperse into the crop. These release sachets [...] essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory mite: Choose the appropriate species [...] ranging from pale tan and translucent to deep red or brown. The colour of predatory mites can vary according to the prey eaten. If the food supply has been absent