FAQ Nematodes

energy reserves, stay alive in the soil for a few weeks and look for a host. 3. Regulatory Do I need a spray license to apply nematodes? Nematodes are [...] 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 material. This bi [...] stored in a ventilated refrigerator until the expiry date. For long storage, it is recommended to avoid stacking up the packs in order to maintain a good

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

hand. A humidity of 85% is fine for pollination in a semi-closed greenhouse, while a humidity of more than 80% starts to impede pollination in a conventional [...] implications for yield and quality. It is essential to point out that exposure to maximum temperatures of more than 30° C for a couple of hours has a negligible [...] effect. For a high 24-hour temperature to affect pollination takes at least one to two weeks. Similarly, it takes two weeks of cold weather for pollination

Spidex Vital FAQ

research, Koppert has managed to develop a new formulation for better control of a number of vital aspects. This results in keeping the surrounding conditions [...] persimilis. Is this a different Phytoseiulus species to the Spidex I am used to? No, it is exactly the same Phytoseiulus species as in de former Spidex Vital: [...] Spidex Vital, compared to the regular Spidex. Does anything change to the rate of application? No, continue to introduce Spidex Vital in the numbers you recommend

Manual Wireless Beehome

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 [...] and mains system in the country in question). In addition to this, we supply receivers with a normal hive door and transmitters with a modified (‘queen [...] Position the transmitter in a dry spot in the shade (as a preventative action, pay attention to potential damp problems by avoiding points in the greenhouse where

Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

are being researched). They are selectively applied to combat a significant variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae [...] flies and many others. How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey. Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate [...] that emerge then start their search for a new host. Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have increasingly become a powerful part of IPM solutions together with

Pollination checklist Growing lights

need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee [...] developed for better performance in difficult light conditions. Beevision Tests show that the Beevision features lead to more efficient pollination. For further [...] by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more time (overlap with daylight) there is for the bumblebees to pollinate

Dacnusa sibirica

Борьба с листовым минером с помощью паразитической осы Dacnusa sibirica Dacnusa sibirica - небольшая паразитическая оса, принадлежащая к семейству Braconidae . Это насекомое известно своей ролью агент