Pumpkin, squash and gourd

Cucurbitaceae Pumpkin, squash and gourd About Cucurbita or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits [...] region and Mesoamerica. Currently, five species are cultivated for their edible fruit and seeds. This fruit is alternately known as pumpkin, squash or gourd [...] gourd. That depends on species, variety and local jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita species are usually large and fleshy, but their size can vary substantially

General Conditions Koppert

Buyer concerning the quality and/or quantity of the delivered Natural Enemies, Pollinators and/or Products and/ or Services and/or Advice; • Destination [...] Pollinators and/or Products or as a result of defects attributable to the Buyer in its operation or methods, or as a result of the use of substances or pest control [...] apply. 2.3 The provisions in article 2.1 and 2.2 may be deviated from by written agreement signed by both parties. If in such a case only one or more

FAQ Nematodes

need to be packed in a carrier material. This biodegradable carrier material allows a good solubility and a long shelf life for a living product. Is the [...] the cool box as soon as possible and store them preferably unstacked, in a fridge or a ventilated cold room, between 2 to 6°C (35-43°F). This will maximize [...] low 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

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

radiant heat and humidity A glasshouse air temperature of 30° C at a humidity of 80% can still results in good pollination. At 30° C and 60% humidity, [...] play a 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 [...] is typical of summer plantings. A combination of high light and low humidity forces the plant to work too hard, and as a result, the setting on the first

Pollination checklist Growing lights

will have a negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed [...] Make 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 [...] either by using a timer or by connecting the transmitter to the climate computer. Heat Do not turn the lights on before midnight Screens and filters Place

Pollination checklist tomato

insufficient or extreme growth, extreme climate conditions and the influence of chemicals on the plants or flowers. Bumblebees maintain a constant temperature [...] days. Introduce a new bumblebee hive once the number of bite marks has dropped to just one or two per flower. Pollen is released best at a relative humidity [...] humidity (RH) of between 50% and 80%. A relative humidity of more than 80%-85% will result in pollen not being released and the bumblebees will become inactive

Pollination checklist outdoor

entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering period. For instance, position the hive on a crate or on a stack of stones. Flowering weeds [...] on the crop and the presence of other pollinating insects. Bumblebees and honeybees are able to complement each other's pollination work and can therefore [...] therefore mow or cut down any flowering weeds in and around the area to be pollinated. Protect the hive against strong winds. Position the hive in a sheltered

Large raspberry aphid

Life cycle and appearance of Large raspberry aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety [...] are very mobile and drop from the plant when they are disturbed. Winged aphids usually appear in June and July and migrate to new canes or host plants where [...] large raspberry aphid are 2.6-4.1 mm long, pale to yellowish green with long antennae, legs and siphunculi. The cauda is short and triangular. Overwintering

Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

unpredictable and will often take longer than a week. In the event of having to use Natupol Fly at a temperature below 15 ˚C, first mature them in a warm environment [...] Natupol Fly or Lucilia sericata flies are used for small scale crops with just a few flowers or for crops that produce very little pollen. The Natupol [...] emergence of Natupol Fly adults from the pupae more or less stops at a storage temperature of between 3 ˚C and 8 ˚C. At higher temperatures, the fully-grown

Click beetles

long, thin, cylindrical and though skinned. They are up to 25 mm long and usually shiny yellowish brown or light brown with a darker head. Larval development [...] into the air with a audible click. Hence their name. Their larvae are called wireworms and feed on the roots of many plants. Life cycle and appearance of Click [...] are 6-10 mm long and yellowish brown to black. The eggs are laid in May or June in groups in the soil. They hatch about one month later and the larvae start