• Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels

  July 20, 2021

  Airbug® or larger Airbug® is advisable. Due to the greater variation in environmental conditions in HNS growing in polytunnels, there is also a potential role [...] resulted in an increase in the number of plant species being grown. Since many of these plants have their own specific crop protection needs, there has been [...] protection: the rise of predatory mites Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites A turning point in Almeria: how predatory

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  them the cornerstone of many integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in the region. Behind these successes is a solid foundation of research. From lab [...] the course of biological control in Spain. A passion for insects – and a new beginning in Almeria After studying biology in Granada with a focus on entomology [...] the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research Why

• Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags

  January 6, 2021

  Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags There is a much wider and growing appreciation for the role that biostimulants play in integrated [...] explained that when the treatment is applied within 4-7 days of planting in a re-used coir bag, it helps to re-instate some of the conditions and advantages [...] effect of a single treatment is short-lived, it can be extended by applying a second treatment three weeks later.” The total cost of both treatments is around

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 2, 2019

  the production of berries. But is it only pollinators that are important, or are there other factors to take into consideration? There are a few critical [...] critical periods in the blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ which [...] flowers in spring. Poor growth in the late summer/early autumn will limit the number of generative buds, and, consequently, the yield. Flowering is the second

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  to the site. In addition, a number of anti-itch ointments are available (e.g. containing diethyl-m-toluamide). In the rare case of a sting in the mouth or [...] environment in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and horticultural crops. There are various [...] reactions only occur when the victim is stung dozens of times in a brief period. General allergic reactions can occur in the nervous or circulatory system

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  Macrolophus . Capsanem is a valuable ally!’ Audrey Vignaud is Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended [...] Nesidiocoris showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 [...] by producers in the South of France, but also, more recently in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse with this bug, especially in the “zero residue”

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  Trianum, levels of Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole [...] two grams of Trianium-G on each mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response [...] a farm covering over six hectares along Hoefslag road in the Dutch village of Pijnacker. Built in 2011, the farm has two sections. Hendriks grows high-wire

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  crop is healthy and the average 24-hour temperature is at least 15 ºC, you can ensure that there won't be any issues with the foraging activity of the [...] tips to ensure bumblebee colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring they catch [...] during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate on pollination and colony quality is also time-sensitive. The longer unfavorable

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] coordinator of oak processionary caterpillar management for the Municipality of Venray. ‘We use nematodes at locations in outlying areas where there might be [...] nests. It is possible that there has been more drift during spraying in those places, which means that the nematodes are more easily blown away. In some cases

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  " says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when we launched our Swirski-Mite solution, a game-changer in crop protection [...] Airobug is one of Koppert's air blowing systems for the efficient and even distribution of natural enemies. “By introducing different types of application [...] Transeius montdorensis to growing conditions in Spain, creating Montdo Ulti-Mite. Because of our investments in state-of-the-art production facilities and cold