• FAQ Nematodes

  nematodes. The entomopathogenic nematodes are natural enemies of a lot of insects. Are all nematode species harmless? No. Plant pathogenic nematodes cause [...] nematodes belong to the group of saprophytes. These nematodes are harmless and live of dead organic matter to provide a rich soil life. How do entomopathogenic [...] body opening. In the host, the nematodes release a bacterium that can kill the host very quickly. This bacterium also causes the host to be converted into

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  this the knowledge that flower temperature might also play a role; the influence of radiation also needs to be considered. A flower can turn into a marketable [...] only if the radiation is at an intensity of no more than 400 watts. The table in figure 3 gives a representation of what the best conditions are for pollination [...] 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

• Fit Roots for Plant Health Whitepaper - Koppert

  pattern in the slab. The composition of the nutrient solution in the root zone is frequently monitored by analysis. But only the composition of the plant sap [...] is why the functioning of the roots is directly related to the plant’s energy balance. The temperature of the irrigation water can influence the root zone [...] levels of the Plant Health Pyramid™, changes are taking place in the plant chemistry. Levels 1 and 2 of plant health are purely a function The third and

• Manual Growing lights

  greenhouse, for example on the sidewalls, also take the angle of the sun into account. It can happen that the direction of the sunbeams is too low and therefore [...] bumblebee hives if they are behind a sidewall screen (see figure 2.1). Figure 2.1 Take into account the angle of the sun and the presence of a sidewall screen [...] above the walkway. The smaller frames for 4 hives are placed close to the sidewalls, at the end of the plant rows, to optimize pollination when daylight

• 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 [...] lower in the greenhouse. 13:00 Vertical placement will have a negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees need max. 2 hours

• 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 [...] and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops [...] within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have increasingly become a powerful

• 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 [...] important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available [...] Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this

• 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 [...] important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available [...] Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this

• 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 [...] important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available [...] Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this

• Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

  Once they are fully diluted, we add the mix into the tank. The sprayer is filled halfway and the bucket with the nematodes is injected into the preparation [...] to reduce the pressure.’ Michel reports that the benefit of using Capirel nematodes is that it can also be used as a preventive treatment in the autumn to [...] switched to organic methods. The French fruit grower has been using Capirel for 3 years. ‘The results are good. There is only a little damage but it’s not