FAQ Nematodes

temperatures and certainly not outside a host. Only if the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes [...] 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 [...] conditions, a nematode can kill an insect in 24-48 hours. Under field conditions, a nematode will first have to look for a host. The effect of treatment is thus

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 [...] 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 of [...] Beneficial nematodes in horticultural crops Which nematode controls which pest best? This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have

Fit Roots for Plant Health Whitepaper - Koppert

drain holes in a slab give a more even water- and mineral pattern in the slab. The composition of the nutrient solution in the root zone is frequently monitored [...] elaborates on the micro life in the root zone which is often underestimated in the current practice but plays a key role in plant health and resilience [...] nutrients the plant has consumed. There is a load of evidence that the composition of the plant sap plays a crucial role in plant health. More and more growers

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 [...] plant. This is undesirable as it creates fluctuating yields that result in overall lower production. Differences in cultivars There are also upper limits [...] levels given in Watts. can be reduced if the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. Staying outside the gray and yellow areas in the table in figure

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 Loubejac is a fruit grower in Moissac in the Tarn-etGaronne, region of France. Here he grows organic apples on 5 hectares used for baby compotes [...] reports that the benefit of using Capirel nematodes is that it can also be used as a preventive treatment in the autumn to reduce the pest pressure for the

Manual Growing lights

when daylight is at its minimum. The opening and closing system is pneumatic and is controlled by a timer or the climate computer. On a rare occasion, [...] advice is to place the hives as high as possible (above the crop) in the greenhouse. Several placement systems can be used for this. It is also important [...] pollination is optimized during the winter months. Keep in mind that growing lights produce a lot of heat, and can therefore influence the local climate in the

Pollination checklist Growing lights

means, or 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 [...] 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 the [...] than 28 °C temperatures you can place them lower in the greenhouse. 13:00 Vertical placement will have a negative effect on the development of the hives

Manual Wireless Beehome

be a fault in the power supply. There is no transmitter signal. The battery pack is empty. The PCB is broken. The receiver is broken. Red LED on transmitter [...] 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 [...] transmitter (there are 8 options). 3. Is never modified (is always set to 2). 4. The menu is left immediately and the home screen is displayed. The menu is left

Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Potato & Outdoor Vegetables

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 document [...] / Tubers Various Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic [...] available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes, and

Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions, carrots, sweetcorn [...] After application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey. They can actively hunt! Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural [...] the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within a few days. The nematodes that