• 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 [...] These nematodes are harmless and live of dead organic matter to provide a rich soil life. How do entomopathogenic nematodes work? Nematodes are actively looking [...] 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

• Fit Roots for Plant Health Whitepaper - Koppert

  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 [...] Many growers are in transition from a reactive problem/solution strategy to a more proactive, holistic approach. They apply new insights as from Growing by [...] papers, several aspects of growing are discussed, taking one or more plant balances as a starting point. For instance, how smart use of screens supports the

• 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 [...] Individual varieties can have a different 24-hour temperature above which the pollination is compromised. When temperatures are above these thresholds, any [...] 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

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  excluder’) hive door. There are also different timers (analogue or digital). However, the different transmitters and receivers are supplied with the same manual [...] 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 [...] the entrances to the two hives are rotated (with each entrance pointing in a different direction). Remove the hive door from the hive by pushing it downwards

• 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

• 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 results onion fly and bean seed fly

  program B Capirel: 5 billion/ha - 2 applications 7 days apart, starting 7 days from first flies detection. Full conventional programme: Oxamyl, Cyantraniliprole [...] conventional program Capirel: 3 applications 7-10 days apart, starting two weeks from first flies detection. Full conventional programme: Oxamyl, Cyantraniliprole [...] nematodes produced by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects. How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out in search of their

• Natutec_Airobreez_-_Directions_for_Use_-_Koppert.pdf

  possible units are conversions of the SI units. If the document has other units, these are between parentheses after the SI unit, or in different columns in [...] Language The original instructions of this document are in English (EN-US). All other language versions are translations of the original instructions. 1.5 [...] and your device are possible. These differences do not have an effect on the comprehensibility of this document. The illustrations are for instruction