Natupol Trio

depends on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One hive containing 3 separate extra large colonies of bumblebees [...] blowing away Open the ventilation openings on top of the hive during warm weather Pull the white sliding door of each hive upward until two openings become [...] crop and depends on environmental conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy

Spidex Boost

generations of predatory mites over time. The mites will leave the sachets within a few days. Dosage The dosage of Spidex Boost depends on climate, crop [...] repeated weekly if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] spp., except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites leave the sachets and enter the crop. There they pierce the prey with their sucking

Leaf miners

the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of leaf miner [...] Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants, creating ‘mines’. There are many species of leaf miner affecting [...] the exception of ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be totally destroyed as a result of the direct damage

Two-spotted spider mite

webbing and spotting on the leaves affects the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental crops. Life cycle of two-spotted spider [...] mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very rapidly doing severe damage [...] capacity. There are more than 1200 species worldwide and many of them are major crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far

How to protect bumblebees from heat

temperature of 28°C inside the hive in any environmental conditions. Above 28°C the pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused on cooling [...] in a cool spot. There are various methods available for growers to do so: Right placement Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can keep [...] be reduced if the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended humidity range is 60-75%. Due to better air

Natupol

Colony development depends on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One standard colony of bumblebees including a queen [...] crop and depends on environmental conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] Natupol can be used for a wide range of crops, grown on surfaces bigger than 2000 m² and with approximately 25-35 flowers per m² per week. Crops Round

Natupol Smart

vegetable or fruit crops grown on small surfaces. Additionally also for melon crops. Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start [...] Colony development depends on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One small colony of bumblebees including a queen [...] crop and depends on environmental conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy

Natupol Excel

Colony development depends on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One large colony of bumblebees including a queen [...] crop and depends on environmental conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] Natupol Excel is developed for crops with a high amount of flowers per m² (35-60 flowers) per week, and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer

Aphidius colemani

environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton [...] they are at low density. The behaviour of the female during egg-laying is typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae [...] wings, and is black with dark brown legs. A female has a more pointed abdomen that is as long as the wings, is equipped with an ovipositor, and is black, with

Cyclamen main pest pressures

control strategies. Thrips There are many species of thrips, but Frankliniella occidentalis , or western flower thrips (WFT), is the most common species found [...] causes silver-grey spots on the leaves, with dark green spots of frass, and feeding marks to the flowers. Their life-cycle is very temperature-dependent [...] higher numbers of prey, by piercing and sucking out the contents. Swirski-Mite is also available in the new Ulti-Mite sachet. The application of loose mites