Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

drop Even in the midst of winter, pests can be present in your greenhouse. Although the pest reproduction might be low in colder conditions, or the pest may [...] regime of 5 °C at night and 14 °C during the day, mimicking a cold day in the greenhouse. The lines are predicted values and the ribbons around the lines [...] regime of 5 °C at night and 12 °C during the day, mimicking a cold day in the greenhouse. The lines are predicted values and the ribbons around the lines

Manual Growing lights

into account the angle of the sun and the presence of a sidewall screen for placement of hives. To make sure bumblebees only fly around in the greenhouse [...] shaped, UV pattern around the entrance of the hive to help the bumblebees find their way back to their own hive. Tests showed that the blue door led to 12% [...] is available). In the weeks 10 until 39, you can place the hives lower in the greenhouse, along the walkway under the gutter (according to Koppert’s general

FAQ Chrysopa-E

many days will the eggs hatch? After receiving the product it will take 2-4 days. What is the hatching rate of the eggs/what percentage of the eggs actually [...] mixing the product with Swirski-Mite, Spical and Spidex Vital. Are the larvae visible in the crop after application? Larvae usually hide in the crop and [...] average of 74% at the moment. This can vary depending on conditions. What stages of Echinothrips do they eat? All stages except the eggs. What stages of mealybug

Effect of Nezapar Leaflet

difficult choice; the labour-intensive manual squeezing of the stink bug, risking damage of their valuable crop, or the application of disruptive corrections [...] egg. Larvae develop inside the host eggs, and after pupation they emerge from the host egg by biting a hole in the lid of the Nezara egg. 01-2023 Low [...] rely on their biocontrol systems that are present in their crop as well as excluding any risk of resistance. Viable commercial quantities The parasitic

FAQ Nematodes

Infected larvae will change color because of the growth of the bacteria and nematodes. In case of Heterorhabditis pink-reddish and Steinernema yellow-brownish [...] longer be found. In practice, the decrease of pest pressure is the only indication that the application has been effective. How long do the nematodes work [...] What is the 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

Mycotal FAQ

of application and a couple of hours after the application. The humidity within the leaf canopy is often higher than the greenhouse humidity • Favourable [...] that disables and kills insects. The product is packed in a cardboard box which contains a bag of blastospores of the unique fungus, Akanthomyces muscarius [...] penetrate the pest’s body cavity. Here they proliferate and destroy the tissues, killing the insect. At high humidity, the fungus then grows through the insect

Predatory Mites Whitepaper

A. andersoni. In a healthy, good growing plant canopy the humidity close to the leaf surface, where the mites live, is higher than in the surrounding air [...] has the highest numerical response to whiteflies and is the best option when the pest pressure is high. • In laboratory trials the oviposition of A. andersoni [...] because they avoid the webbing. At low spider mite densities these predators can slow down the development of spider mites. Effects of temperature and humidity

Whitepaper about the effective control of Myzus persicae

persicae Effectiveness of two Aphidius species Controlling Myzus persicae in the crop has become increasingly challenging in recent years. In response, Koppert [...] indicates that the parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae is a more effective agent for the control of M. persicae to Aphidius colemani, especially in cooler t [...] temperatures. However, in high-temperature greenhouse environments, Aphidius colemani remains the top choice. Difference in performance between Aphidius

Pollination checklist Growing lights

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 [...] 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 [...] you can place them lower in the greenhouse. 13:00 Vertical placement will have a negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees

Entonem_research_results_cold_tolerance_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

Note that it can take more time (weeks) before the full effect of the nematodes is visible (best visible in trial 3). With difficult pests like black vine [...] threshold of 5°C. Efficacy % 80 60 40 20 Figure 1: Efficacy (%) expressed as percentage mortality of mealworms, 4 days after application of Steinernema [...] tolerant Cold tolerant nematode A strong player to control black vine weevil in early spring and autumn Cold day 24h: 5-9-13-9°C 100 Several research trials