• Ephedrus cerasicola

  inside the aphid where the larva of the parasitic wasp will develop. Before the development of the larva has ended, it spins a cocoon inside the aphid. [...] This natural enemy is used for the control of aphids in agricultural and horticultural settings. Ephedrus cerasicola is used for the control of the following [...] label Turn the lid until the small holes align with the opening The dosage of Aphiscout depends on climate, crop and aphid density and species, and should

• Spidend

  Make a hole in the lid and place the cup on the rock wool slab or directly on the soil Protect against direct sunlight and water Leave the cup in place for [...] Pests All species of spider mites . Mode of action After emerging from the pupa, adult gall-midges actively search for spider mite colonies and deposit [...] deposit eggs next to the spider mites . Once emerged, the larvae feed on the spider mites. Visual effect Spider mites are consumed entirely, only skin remains

• Earth Day 2023

  April 22, 2023

  production facilities in the Netherlands, leading to a reduction of 89% in CO2 emissions from electricity use. Three out of four cars added to the KBV and Koppert [...] placed a greater emphasis on the wellbeing of our employees. We introduced a Vitality Week and focused on the health and safety of our employees, as well [...] biodiversity, and contribute to the health and wellbeing of people and the planet. Our Positive Impact One of the key ways that we promote sustainability is through

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  umpl of this Beevision, on the entrance of the hives and around the flowers in the crop, to do their pollination work and find their way back to the hives [...] Critical Factor In Bumblebee Activity The use of LED lights, or minimized HPS lights, affects the amount of heat produced and distributed in the greenhouse [...] impact on humidity levels. It is therefore advisable to activate the plant by means of a heating pipe to lower the humidity around the flowers in the early

• Dacnusa sibirica

  hole in the pupal cuticle with their jaws. The orientation of the wasp within the host pupa is the same as that of the leaf miner itself, the head of the [...] particularly in the control of leaf miners of the genus Liriomyza . The species is native to Europe and can appear spontaneously in greenhouses in all seasons [...] sibirica The parasitic wasp Dacnusa sibirica is available in a bottle ( Minusa ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning

• Caterpillars

  control. In addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass they leave behind. Life cycle of caterpillars [...] is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal. The caterpillars mostly pupate in the ground. Another family containing [...] containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars

• Wireless Beehome

  each active hive and a central transmitter. Application Download the manuals of the Wireless Beehome system. Download manual Dosage The range of the transmitter [...] receivers in the greenhouse and a distance of around 100/150 metres depending placement and greenhouse construction. The moment of opening and closing the hive [...] With the Wireless Beehome system, the hive entrance of the Natupol hives can be opened and closed automatically on set times. When assimilation lights

• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

  March 15, 2019

  sap sugars (honeydew) on the leaf surface, which favours the establishment of ‘sooty moulds’, leading to a reduction in the rate of photosynthesis. Collectively [...] parasites Five species in one application. Aphiscout contains a mix of five aphid parasite species in a cardboard tube. The five parasitic wasps in Aphiscout [...] to the nectar pad, the cylindrical packaging also has a unique hanging system. The label around the APHISCOUT container consists of two layers. The outer

• Encarsia formosa

  brown in colour. The pupa of E. formosa is unique among the species of Encarsia , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with the whitefly [...] inside the whitefly nymphs, which are then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading [...] important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Encarsia formosa is used for the control of the following

• Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

  loose. Experiences in practice suggest that the side effects of chemical applications on Natupol Fly generally resemble the side effects on bumblebees. For [...] pollen. The Natupol Fly Checklist shows how to achieve the best pollination results. Download poster The emergence of Natupol Fly adults from the pupae more [...] supplied as pupae in cardboard tubes. Use 15 ml of pupae per square metre as standard. Modify this quantity in relation to the number of flowers per square