FAQ Nematodes

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 the host very quickly [...] nematodes, and saprophytic nematodes. The entomopathogenic nematodes are natural enemies of a lot of insects. Are all nematode species harmless? No. Plant [...] 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 can overwinter

Fit Roots for Plant Health Whitepaper - Koppert

only the composition of the plant sap finally tells us which nutrients the plant has consumed. There is a load of evidence that the composition of the plant [...] water, particularly in the morning, can lower the temperature of the stem base. If the temperature of the stem base drops below the dewpoint, moisture will [...] composition of nutrients in the solution influences what the roots will take up and avail to the plant. Growers can also ‘play’ with EC to steer the uptake

trial results wireworm control

bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and [...] reference Average of 4 fields in Italy Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial [...] set out in search of their prey. They can actively hunt! Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural body openings. The nematodes then

Manual Growing lights

greenhouse, for example on the sidewalls, also take the angle of the sun into account. It can happen that the direction of the sunbeams is too low and therefore [...] behind a sidewall screen (see figure 2.1). Figure 2.1 Take into account the angle of the sun and the presence of a sidewall screen for placement of hives [...] screens also prevent natural daylight from penetrating into the greenhouse. Make sure the screens are open during the period of time that the bumblebees

Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

fully diluted, we add the mix into the tank. The sprayer is filled halfway and the bucket with the nematodes is injected into the preparation. And finally [...] to reduce the pressure.’ Michel reports that the benefit of using Capirel nematodes is that it can also be used as a preventive treatment in the autumn to [...] It’s a natural, living solution with a long shelf life in the fridge,’ Michel concludes. ‘Yes, I would recommend it to anyone who has problems with codling

Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

applied to combat a significant variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae of thrips, the larvae of vine weevils and [...] and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops [...] within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have increasingly become a powerful

Manual Wireless Beehome

training The user must be familiar with the correct method of using the Wireless BeeHome system. NOTE! The user must read the full contents of these i [...] casing. Insert the plug of the short cable coming out of the transmitter into the timer. When first installing the timer, always set the manual control [...] can also be stacked if necessary (maximum two hives). If so, use the piece of polystyrene supplied with the receiver. Place this at the rear of the receiver

Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

Facing the bean seed fly challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop cycle [...] 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced [...] openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed

Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Potato & Outdoor Vegetables

12-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution, to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional [...] resistance Can be applied with regular spray equipment Compatible with most pesticides Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations [...] conventional pesticides. Nematodes are compatible with a lot of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and even nematicides, meaning they don’t lose their efficacy

Pollination checklist Growing lights

pollination. The sun activates the bumblebees 09:00 08:00 Keep the hives closed during one day of snowfall. If possible, remove the snow from the roof. 07:00 [...] 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 [...] filters Place the Natupol hive with the WBH on a Natupol Hive Support. Alternatively use pneumatic opening systems. Don’t close the screens when the bumblebees