• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  sound they make does not contribute to pollen extraction. It is important to note, only half of all bee species can use buzz pollination to collect pollen [...] “buzz” that can be heard when a bee vibrates the flower, often also called sonication (applying sound energy to agitate particles), which may be misleading [...] blueberries, do not necessarily need buzz pollination to occur, due to their flower structure being slightly different than the presence of poricidal anthers;

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  somewhat less keen on it. Spidex Vital still has to prove itself in such dry conditions. I want to see what happens. However, it is a new product and Koppert [...] the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control starts sooner So far, Spidex Vital has done what Sjaak van Dijk expected of it. A week after the [...] pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory mite that immediately enters the crop to start searching. It makes the system more robust

• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  where pest pressure is expected to be high, increase mass trapping by applying roller traps to each post row, prior to crop planting, at head height and [...] potential damage to crops. This approach not only saves on chemical applications and biological control inputs, it also contributes to a more sustainable [...] know what Horiver sticky cards and roller traps are capable of, let's delve into the number of cards and traps needed to mass capture pests, and what the

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  winter, it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees. Sometimes, worker bumblebees may get lost through the vents and won't be able to return. To mitigate [...] the brood when it gets colder. Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority [...] crops < 0 °C: When it's extremely cold, all bumblebees will remain inside or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry [...] rise, it is crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial [...] the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool spot. There are various

• Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid

  May 24, 2024

  rufiabdominale ). Here are Six Ways to Properly Identify the Cannabis Aphid: 1. For ID purposes, it’s crucial to use wingless adults for identification [...] side of the abdomen; however, these lines can be very difficult to see. 3. MOST IMPORTANT: There will be two finger horn like projections (antennal tubercles) [...] when using aphid parasitoids due to their dependency on the aphid species. The majority of all aphid samples brought to us from indoor cannabis crops is

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have [...] peppers varies according to region and production conditions. At La Hacienda Fresh, reaching up to 42 weeks has been possible thanks to the reduction of crop [...] pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  European marshland pyralid ( Duponchelia fovealis ). We aim to be proactive should intervention be required." Precision monitoring of pests and diseases The [...] efficient, simple and clearer compared to previous methods. The app's user-friendliness stands out. Each sticky trap can be individually inserted for every pathway [...] option to manually count and enter the quantities of thrips or whitefly , or opt for automatic counting by scanning the sticky trap," according to Volgering

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the implementation [...] in this process was vital. "It has been a very good experience because we have acquired knowledge and skills to be able to identify pests such as whitefly [...] requirements thanks to biological control," said Salazar. In addition to the benefits of access to export markets, HyFood improves its hydroponic production

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  when it comes to cultivating greenhouse vegetables and ornamentals . Our consultants are at hand to let individual growers and companies know when to introduce [...] 60s, and it remains Rianne’s favourite. ‘It stands talls on its legs, is perfectly round and runs over the leaves like crazy. They’re easy to spot with [...] their crops will be better prepared to meet these changes,’ Rianne adds. ‘They will need to work preventatively rather than curatively to better control