• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  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 [...] pollination 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 [...] advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool spot. There are various methods available for growers to do so: Right placement

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  the cold conditions to maintain their productivity. We understand the importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive and optimize [...] pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination [...] will remain inside or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  production costs. For this reason, the increased harvest cycle, better fruit quality and a safe environment for workers contribute significantly to a profitable [...] diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according to region and production conditions. [...] pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 5, 2024

  We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our [...] during the years. Pests were increasingly resistant to chemical agents, so growers were actively seeking alternative solutions for pests and diseases. At the [...] imposed higher requirements for stricter control of chemical residues on fruit and vegetables. This forced growers to look for safe solutions, and we were

• How to prevent Fusarium in pepper crops: Protect your plants with Trianum

  November 20, 2024

  Fusarium infections can lead to significant plant loss, reaching up to 50%. Therefore, taking preventive measures is crucial to avoid this disease. Trianum [...] cultivation is essential to prevent early Fusarium infection. In 2022, Glastuinbouw The Netherlands commissioned laboratory tests to investigate the effectiveness [...] specie, different symptoms can be observed. A Fusarium infection can lead to root rot and stunted growth, which results in yield loss. Also the plant’s

• Personal message to our customers

  April 8, 2020

  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. No matter where you are in [...] In these turbulent 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 [...] World, or which crop you grow. Thanks to the effort of all our colleagues across the World, we are still able to produce our natural enemies, bumblebees

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate and adapt. That’s the only way to stay ahead .” This drive to innovate paid off [...] challenges with confidence. “ Our mission is to provide real, reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of [...] people said that biological control was only for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  nematodes to support the transition to sustainable agriculture is enormous. And because of Koppert’s dedication to research, the opportunities for replacing [...] Entomopathogenic nematodes are becoming increasingly vital when attempting to treat pests that are difficult to control, with many chemical treatments no [...] make them safe for the growers who handle them and the people who consume them. How Do They Work? After application, the nematodes search for their prey.

• Comprehensive Control Combination for Carrot Fly

  May 13, 2022

  but up to 10/ha may be more appropriate in some situations. Traps should be positioned in the field from April, and again in June, to monitor for the emergence [...] rate is 4/ha, but this can be increased to 8/ha in high-risk situations. Capirel There are three treatment windows for Capirel : Before first generation [...] Psila rosae, emerges from overwintering pupae, to lay white, ovoid eggs, in cracks in the soil surface, close to the plant’s stem base. After a few days, the

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  have been released and they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. ‘I [...] crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control starts sooner So far, Spidex Vital has [...] more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk. ‘As already mentioned, spider