• About bumblebees

  through a method called 'buzz- pollination ', this will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower [...] for the brood as well as perform maintenance jobs on the nest. As the nest continues to develop, the queen will not leave it. She will be inside the nest [...] bumblebees The natural life cycle of the bumblebee is copied under laboratory conditions at our production facilities. In this way, we provide the best conditions

• Knowing & recognizing

  s of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information to understand the interaction [...] they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific behavioural characteristics. Shop now Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological [...] biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The need for knowledge has been recognized

• Pollination checklist tomato

  n , a bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower [...] climate conditions and the influence of chemicals on the plants or flowers. Bumblebees maintain a constant temperature in the hive. If the temperature to which [...] are exposed is too high for a lengthy period, the hive and the colony may suffer damage. You should therefore position the bumblebee hive in the coolest spot

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  with the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic [...] slightly smaller and their abdomen is a slightly darker colour. A parasitized aphid hardens to become a leathery, black mummy. The adult wasp appears through an [...] irregularly serrated hole at the posterior end of the mummy, on which the aphid’s antennae and cornicles can still be recognized. The Aphelinus mummy may be

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  September 24, 2018

  boosts the vitality of the predatory mite. As product manager Tim Bossinga explains, 'the improved vitality is a result of the fact that the predatory [...] replacing the carrier material for Macro-Mite . From 17 September, the predatory mite is supplied with a carrier material that includes added peat. The improved [...] mite can behave in a more natural way in the new carrier material. Upon delivery of the product, it remains important to apply the product as soon as possible

• Leaf miners

  crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development [...] belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants [...] pests. The leaf miner species that cause damage in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal

• Aphidius ervi

  is available in a bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its [...] with the parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a parasitic wasp species that plays a significant role in biological control of aphids . The natural [...] aphid infestation is expected. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation

• Pierce's disease of grapevine

  along the margin or the tip from early to midsummer. The necrotic area spreads over the leaf from the margin and is marked by a chlorotic band. In the beginning [...] In peach, the canopy of infected plants is compact and umbrella-like due to the shorter internodes. The foliage is denser and the leaves are a darker green [...] part of the canopy on a few branches and then extends to the rest. Eventually, the whole root system is killed and the trees die. Life cycle and appearance

• Integrated Pest Management

  approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses on prevention [...] agriculture is crucial for sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment [...] employs a combination of strategies to prevent and control pests while minimising the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  hives together. It is important to position the hives in such a way that the hive exits point in different directions, away from the crop. This arrangement [...] humans, it is crucial to position the hive in a visible location. This allows both the bumblebees and people to easily identify and access the hive. Moreover [...] hours, the bumblebee's jaw imprints on the flower, commonly known as bite marks, turn brown. These bite marks serve as indicators to assess the bumblebees'