Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

hand. A humidity of 85% is fine for pollination in a semi-closed greenhouse, while a humidity of more than 80% starts to impede pollination in a conventional [...] yield and quality. It is essential to point out that exposure to maximum temperatures of more than 30° C for a couple of hours has a negligible effect on [...] role; the influence of radiation also needs to be considered. A flower can turn into a marketable fruit when it is pollinated at 30° C and 80% humidity, but

Manual Growing lights

BeeHome system, growers can choose to let the bumblebees fly when there is enough daylight present. It is best to place a maximum of 2 hives together. Use [...] Several placement systems can be used for this. It is also important to give the bumblebees the opportunity to work during the hours with the most daylight [...] greenhouse. This can lead to poor flower quality, which results in poor pollination. Higher temperatures could also lead to a high relative humidity (RH)

Fit Roots for Plant Health Whitepaper - Koppert

being cultivated in a balanced way, the fewer of these substances will be available. So, for a plant to be resistant, it is essential to manage its growth [...] microorganisms (also called the rhizobiome) is crucial for plant health and also has many functions related to plant nutrition. Such a living rhizobiome [...] plant is directly associated with its internal balance, which is continuously changing. According to Chaboussou, it is not just any plant which is attacked

FAQ Nematodes

stored in a ventilated refrigerator until the expiry date. For long storage, it is recommended to avoid stacking up the packs in order to maintain a good [...] reach their host. Once in contact with a host, they try to penetrate it through a body opening. In the host, the nematodes release a bacterium that can kill [...] carrier material allows a good solubility and a long shelf life for a living product. Is the carrier material harmful to humans? No, it is biodegradable and

Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

search for a new host. Unique Formulation Soluble, biodegradable, and a long shelf life. Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control While plant parasitic [...] by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects. How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey. They can [...] Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions, carrots, sweetcorn, pumpkins

Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

person. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled by nematodes. Koppert is continuously [...] are being researched). They are selectively applied to combat a significant variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae [...] chemical residues. In optimal circumstances it can entirely replace the use of chemicals. Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of

Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

good. There is only a little damage but it’s not excessive,’ he confirms. ‘We do it every year to avoid pest invasion so it is fully included in the treatment [...] Michel explains. ‘It’s easy to dilute in this way.’ Michel says it is easy to apply if the ground is already wet. He waits until it rains. ‘I then apply [...] formulation is 100% biodegradable. It’s a natural, living solution with a long shelf life in the fridge,’ Michel concludes. ‘Yes, I would recommend it to anyone

Manual Wireless Beehome

modified) 4. Is never modified (is always set to 1). 5. Is never modified (is always set to 5). 6. The menu is left immediately and the home screen is displayed [...] the transmitter to a pole along the aisle in a central area in the greenhouse. The transmitter has a range of approximately 100 metres in both directions [...] and mains system in the country in question). In addition to this, we supply receivers with a normal hive door and transmitters with a modified (‘queen

Pollination checklist Growing lights

need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee [...] by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more time (overlap with daylight) there is for the bumblebees to pollinate [...] allow the bumblebees to fly when there is enough daylight present. Wireless BeeHome system (WBH) can be controlled either by using a timer or by connecting

trial results wireworm control

by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects. How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey. They can [...] Wireworm control with beneficial nematodes Results in irrigated potato Wireworms damage in irrigated potato (% of potatoes with holes) 2023, Italy 80 [...] (%) Efficacy (%) Casea efficacy against wireworms in irrigated potato (% damage reduction compared to untreated control) Emilia-Romagna Region - North Italy