Does it matter what time of day the biopesticide is applied to the canopy?
Although biopesticides are killed by UV light (after two days), for practical reasons they need to be applied at any time of day when […]
View DetailsCan Biological crop protection products be used throughout the year?
If the temperatures are low and the crop is dormant, the life cycles of the pests and diseases are probably also ‘dormant’. In which […]
View DetailsDoes the level of organic matter in the soil influence efficacy of biopesticides?
The lower the level of organic matter in the soil – the more frequently the biopesticide should be applied. Both EPFs and Trichoderma can […]
View DetailsCan Biopesticides be applied to roots of crops in hydroponics?
Yes. The biopesticides will colonise the roots of the crop, even in pumice grown crops. There will also be some dead roots (organic matter), […]
View DetailsHow often should the biopesticide be applied to the soil?
The frequency may depend on the economic impact of the pest or disease. If there is serious economic impact from the pest/disease, a weekly […]
View DetailsHow long will a biopesticide survive in the soil when drenched?
The soil is the natural habitat of a biopesticide and it may persist for several months, declining in concentration over this time because of […]
View DetailsHow long will a biopesticide survive in the crop canopy when sprayed?
A biopesticide spray may not survive more than about 12 to 48 hours if it is exposed to the UV in sunlight in the […]
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