• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  enemies; no damage and proven low mortality due to the unique design 3 full-automatic blowers to distribute natural enemies Differences between air blowers [...] Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials Blowing systems Koppert's blowing systems are especially developed for effective and efficient distribution [...] surfaces and full field distribution - high-tech cultivations with mono-rail or pipe-rail Airbug : hand-held blower - full field distribution - low and mid-tech

• Mealybugs and scales

  mealybugs and scales Mealybugs and scale insects are persistent pests that feed on plant sap, weakening crops and producing honeydew that leads to sooty mould [...] plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological [...] beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone traps support early detection and population

• Wheat bunt

  General Tilletia tritici and Tilletia laevis only differ in one gene and easily hybridize. There is debate whether they should indeed be considered separate [...] Tilletia tritici and Tilletia laevis survive as teliospores in the soil or on seed. These teliospores germinate in response to moisture and form basidiospores [...] seedlings even before emergence and the fungi grow inside the plants to the growing tip. The fungi grow between the plant cells and eventually inside the kernels

• Personal message to our customers

  April 8, 2020

  times we reach out to you. Dear grower, In these turbulent times we reach out to you. Because, without you the World wouldn’t have fresh and healthy vegetables [...] vegetables, fruit and flowers. Especially in a time when it is increasingly important to stay healthy, we want to make sure you know that we are here for you [...] you grow. Thanks to the effort of all our colleagues across the World, we are still able to produce our natural enemies, bumblebees and microbials. We are

• Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

  April 7, 2021

  look at taking steps to promote plant health , and help the crop get through to harvest. Developing and maintaining an active and resilient root zone, [...] Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show The sun is starting to shine and strawberry crops are moving from the vegetative to the generative development stages [...] all the care and attention given to the crop over the last few weeks, many growers are starting to see a percentage of plants ‘fall out’ due to Phytophthora

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination [...] it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees. Sometimes, worker bumblebees may get lost through the vents and won't be able to return. To mitigate this [...] cold conditions to maintain their productivity. We understand the importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive and optimize their

• Root and crown rot of strawberry

  strawberry have been ascribed to Pestalotiopsis clavispora in the case of root and crown rot (of strawberry), first found in The Netherlands, and Pestalotiopsis [...] crown and root of strawberry. Plant development is slow, growth is retarded and rooting is poor. Transplants look weak and may die. It is hard to visually [...] distinguish between Pestalotiopsis clavispora and Phytophthora cactorum. Life cycle and appearance of Root and crown rot of strawberry Not much is known about

• Spider mites and other mites

  forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest in horticulture and agriculture, causing damage to crops [...] Eriophyidae which have two pairs of legs. During this stage, the larvae start to feed on plant sap and undergo molting to transition to the next stage. Nymph: [...] as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants if left u

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry out their [...] crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial to protect [...] their energy levels, and limit their ability to transfer pollen effectively. These challenges can lead to reduced pollination rates and lower crop yields

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  pollinators in agricultural and horticultural crops. There are various subspecies with differing appearances including different colours and patterns. In general [...] larger than honeybees, and hairier than wasps. Only bumblebee workers and queens have a stinger, as is the case with honeybees and wasps. Drones cannot sting [...] queen can withdraw her stinger, and is able to sting again. A honeybee’s stinger does have barbs. When a honeybee tries to withdraw its stinger, it tears