FAQ Nematodes

reach their host. Once in contact with a host, they try to penetrate it through a body opening. In the host, the nematodes release a bacterium that can kill [...] larvae, especially in the case of large insects. Do entomopathogenic nematodes only work as a soil application? In nature they live in soil and are therefore [...] quickly a nematode has found a host. Is the effect visible? Infected larvae will change color because of the growth of the bacteria and nematodes. In case

Spidex Vital FAQ

After years of research, Koppert has managed to develop a new formulation for better control of a number of vital aspects. This results in keeping the [...] co-developed this product with a partner in our business. They will also supply this formulation of Phytoseiulus persimilis. Is this a different Phytoseiulus [...] koppert.com 1. Changes of Spidex What is the difference in the product presentation? Spidex Vital consists of all mobile stages of Phytoseiulus persimilis

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

temperature: Impact of radiant heat and humidity A glasshouse air temperature of 30° C at a humidity of 80% can still results in good pollination. At [...] exhaustion related type of poor setting is typified by the first fruits not setting. In this case, the solution lies in a combination of reducing fan speed [...] compared to a conventional greenhouse, even if pollination occurs by hand. A humidity of 85% is fine for pollination in a semi-closed greenhouse, while a humidity

Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

applied to combat a significant variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae of thrips, the larvae of vine weevils and [...] However, effectiveness of the nematode solution depends largely on a number of factors; temperature, time of application, larval stage of pest, humidity, a [...] their search for a new host. Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have increasingly become a powerful part of IPM solutions together with other beneficial

Pollination checklist Growing lights

s you can place them lower in the greenhouse. 13:00 Vertical placement will have a negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees [...] checklist Placement High & horizonal Growing lights in tomato crops Light timetable Points of attention 19:00 Snow 18:00 Place hives above the crop [...] hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee pollination of preferably at least 4

Manual Wireless Beehome

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 [...] 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 [...] 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