• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  energy from the plant, and it is one of the first processes to fall by the wayside if the plant cannot produce enough assimilates. In the act of self protection [...] Correct placement of the hive can reduce heat stress of pollinators. Position the hive about 20-60 cm above the ground on the south-side (in the Northern Hemisphere) [...] protection, the plant aborts the fruit to reduce fruit load on the plant and directs the assimilates to the vegetative growth of the plant. This is undesirable

• Fit Roots for Plant Health Whitepaper - Koppert

  water, particularly in the morning, can lower the temperature of the stem base. If the temperature of the stem base drops below the dewpoint, moisture will [...] Some of them are involved in the nutrients cycle, or induce resistance in the entire plant. Together these microorganisms in the root zone – the rhizobiome [...] uptake of minerals and water. But that is not the only factor. The pH in the root zone solution has much influence on the availability of each nutrient in a

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  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 several beetles [...] producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the entomopathogenic [...] However, effectiveness of the nematode solution depends largely on a number of factors; temperature, time of application, larval stage of pest, humidity, a

• FAQ Nematodes

  Infected larvae will change color because of the growth of the bacteria and nematodes. In case of Heterorhabditis pink-reddish and Steinernema yellow-brownish [...] longer be found. In practice, the decrease of pest pressure is the only indication that the application has been effective. How long do the nematodes work [...] What is the 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

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  Plug the supplied timer into the power socket on the transmitter casing. Insert the plug of the short cable coming out of the transmitter into the timer [...] before the beginning of the third season. The receiver must be opened in order to replace the battery pack. When changing the batteries in the battery [...] pole along the aisle in a central area in the greenhouse. The transmitter has a range of approximately 100 metres in both directions along the aisle. If

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  role in the biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops [...] 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced [...] nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in stone fruits & nuts

  12-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution, to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional [...] Spray/drench over a 1 m radius around the tree trunk - 1 or 2 treatments in springtime and in autumn Larvae 1 - 3 million in 10L min. per tree Plum moth Cydia [...] solutions. More than 35 years of experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in top fruits

  11-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution, to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional [...] solutions. More than 35 years of experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and [...] beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in soft fruits

  09-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution, to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional [...] solutions. More than 35 years of experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and [...] beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  sure the hives are not overheated by the lamps and other means, or by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more [...] pollination. The sun activates the bumblebees 09:00 08:00 Keep the hives closed during one day of snowfall. If possible, remove the snow from the roof. 07:00 [...] 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