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

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

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

Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

application Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards Fruit growers in France are increasingly turning to sustainable nematode solutions to protect their orchards [...] has been producing nematodes for horticultural purposes since 1986 and they are now being successfully applied to a broad spectrum of agricultural crops that [...] 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 excessive,’ he confirms.

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

Why Bumblebees Are Better Pollinators Than Honeybees | Open Field Pollination Explained

Manual Wireless Beehome

manual. If other modifications are made, this will result in the cancellation of the guarantee. Other modifications are only permitted following official [...] There are also different timers). The components of the Wireless BeeHome system can vary according to the country of sales. For instance, there are 2 types [...] excluder’) hive door. There are also different timers (analogue or digital). However, the different transmitters and receivers are supplied with the same manual

Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control While plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an