• FAQ Nematodes

  What are nematodes? Nematodes are microscopically small (0.6 to 1 mm), unsegmented worms that occur naturally in the soil throughout the world. Are there [...] Steinernema. In addition, there are a number of other genera and species, but they are found in much smaller quantities. Are the released bacteria harmful [...] there are entomopathogenic nematodes (insect parasitic), plant pathogenic nematodes, and saprophytic nematodes. The entomopathogenic nematodes are natural

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  Make 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 [...] when the bumblebees are active. Also take care that coating, polycarbonate plates, screens, or other light restricting filters are not blocking (early) [...] rows longer than 100 meters. 01:00 Flowers open 1 hour after the lights are turned on 02:00 00:00 Daylight From week 47 until week 52 introduce one

• Manual Growing lights

  sure the screens are open during the period of time that the bumblebees are allowed to fly (Wireless BeeHome Systems on placement systems are open). If the [...] bee vision. 3 In winter time, when (UV)light levels are already low, growing lights (SON-T) are often used. These lights spread a lot of light in the [...] their own hive. The big frames for 12 hives are positioned above the walkway. The smaller frames for 4 hives are placed close to the sidewalls, at the end

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits

  control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes [...] control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common soil pests that affect plants, beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes [...] substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional pesticides. Nematodes are compatible with a lot of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and even nematicides

• Fit Roots for Plant Health Whitepaper - Koppert

  description, and there are many ways to create a proper substrate. That can be soil, rockwool, peat and many others. But there are significant differences [...] flowers are the first to receive assimilates from the photosynthesis in the leaves, followed by growing points, and then the roots. These are the three [...] these insights are very much connected with the Plant Empowerment balances, as will be demonstrated in the next section. When soils and crops are exposed to

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Soft Fruits

  control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes [...] control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common soil pests that affect plants, beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes [...] substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional pesticides. Nematodes are compatible with a lot of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and even nematicides

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Stone Fruits & Nuts

  control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes [...] control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common soil pests that affect plants, beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes [...] substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional pesticides. Nematodes are compatible with a lot of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and even nematicides

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Potato & Outdoor Vegetables

  control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes [...] presence confirmed before sowing (monitoring recomended) - Non tillage fields are more susceptible. Repeat every 7 to 10 days, to cover the risk period. Soil [...] control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common soil pests that affect plants, beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (and other species/strains are being researched). They are selectively applied to combat a significant variety of pests [...] conventional pesticides, to manage pests that are extremely difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. 03-2023 [...] than a millimeter, so cannot be seen with the naked eye. As small as they are, they play an important role in the biological control of many pests, keeping

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  what the best conditions are for pollination. Of course, these are approximations and should only serve as a guideline. There are differences between varieties [...] temperature and humidity are eliminated. At the same time, the grower must make sure the plants have enough strength but are not too Even at 28° C, p [...] reasons why greenhouses have flourished in cold climates, and why others are built at high altitude. Cold climates allow for the maximum temperature in