Manual Growing lights

spectrum for foraging, but do not see in the red light spectrum. Conversely, humans do see in the red light spectrum but also in the green and blue light spectrum [...] Snowfall Snow reflects 90% of the UV-light. It disturbs the orientation of bumblebees while it falls and when it covers the greenhouse. Keep a close eye on [...] hives as high as possible (above the crop) in the greenhouse. Several placement systems can be used for this. It is also important to give the bumblebees

Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

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 programme. It’s a must [...] 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 [...] vegetables, among others. Using beneficial nematodes in apple Michel Loubejac is a fruit grower in Moissac in the Tarn-etGaronne, region of France. Here he grows

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

a tomato flower in the direct sunlight in April Photo: © Svensson Climate Screens more and more bees stay in the hive to ventilate it, reducing their [...] the plant. This is undesirable as it creates fluctuating yields that result in overall lower production. Differences in cultivars There are also upper limits [...] head leaf. In this case, removing the head leaf may worsen the problem as it allows direct radiation to increase the flower temperature. In a semi-closed

Fit Roots for Plant Health Whitepaper - Koppert

back, or at least it takes considerable time. 9. Support the microbiome (around roots and in soil) in stressful situations, that means in periods with high [...] about optimizing plant growth in greenhouses, which Hoogendoorn Growth Management publishes in cooperation with its partners. In previous white papers, several [...] 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

FAQ Nematodes

ambush strategy to 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 [...] larvae, especially in the case of large insects. Do entomopathogenic nematodes only work as a soil application? In nature they live in soil and are therefore [...] substance the nematodes are packed in? In order for the nematodes to survive during transport and storage they need to be packed in a carrier material. This b

Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

contact 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 [...] role in the biological control of many pests, keeping fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops free of pests while minimizing chemical residues. In optimal [...] optimal circumstances it can entirely replace the use of chemicals. Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the

Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Stone Fruits & Nuts

radius around the tree trunk - 1 or 2 treatments in springtime and in autumn Larvae 1 - 3 million in 10L min. per tree Plum moth Cydia funebrana A [...] successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled by nematodes. Koppert is continuously [...] Beneficial nematodes in Stone Fruits & Nuts Crop Pest Latin Name Oriental Fruit Moth Cydia molesta Capirel Casea S. feltiae S. carpocapsae When

Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits

successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled by nematodes. Koppert is continuously [...] Beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits Top Fruits Crop Apples / Pears When to apply Where to apply Targeted pest instar(s) Cydia pomonella Autumn/Spring [...] nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common soil pests

Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Soft Fruits

successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled by nematodes. Koppert is continuously [...] Beneficial nematodes in Soft Fruits Soft Fruits & Grapevine Crop Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Grapevine Cranberry When to apply Where [...] nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common soil pests

trial results wireworm control

Wireworm control with beneficial nematodes Results in irrigated potato Wireworms damage in irrigated potato (% of potatoes with holes) 2023, Italy 80 [...] selected to target specific pest insects. How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey. They can actively hunt! Once [...] 80 20 60 15 Damage (%) Efficacy (%) Casea efficacy against wireworms in irrigated potato (% damage reduction compared to untreated control) Emilia-Romagna