• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  reviewed the entire process, from the type and quantity of feed to the composition of the rearing medium and the design of new production lines. After [...] is confident about the future of Limonica . “We have cracked the code. The rearing is good, the volumes are adjustable, and we are ready to support growers [...] implementing these improvements, the results were quickly visible." Today, we are seeing the concrete results of this breakthrough. The more robust crops and scalable

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  important during the four to six weeks before the shortest day of the year (December 21), and the four to six weeks that follow it when the winter weather [...] be open during daylight hours (between 8 and 9 in the morning and 2 hours before sunset) to ensure that flowers are open for at least two hour periods [...] 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. These levels

• Pollination checklist tomato

  spot, or at least in the shade, particularly during the warmest part of the day. Ensure that the hive gets some sunlight during the dark winter period. [...] Poster During pollination , a bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's [...] higher temperatures, the bumblebees stop flying. From the moment, the bumblebees will occupy themselves with cooling the hive until the temperature drops

• Caterpillars

  species, that are easily distinguishable from other insects. Many of the butterfly species that are active during the day can be strikingly colourful while [...] control Learn more about What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths form the order Lepidoptera, a very [...] family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted

• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  and 14 °C during the day, mimicking a cold day in the greenhouse. 60 40 The lines are predicted values and the ribbons around the lines are 95% Confidence [...] and 14 °C during the day, mimicking a cold day in the greenhouse. 10 5 The lines are predicted values and the ribbons around the lines are 95% Confidence [...] night and 12 °C during the day, mimicking a cold day in the greenhouse. The lines are predicted values and the ribbons around the lines are 95% Confidence

• Silver-Y moth

  is the irregular white mark. The hindwings are brown with a broad, dark band along the margin. The body is light brown and hairy, the antennae are long [...] sometimes with a black lateral line. The body has stiff hairs and is usually greenish with a light lateral line. Below the lateral line there is a dark dot on [...] wings folded roof-like above the body. The female lays up to 2,000 eggs on the underside of the leaves of their host plant, usually separately but sometimes

• Experience Centre

  average of 1,5 hours and is suitable for groups of up to 15 visitors. In the case of bigger groups, the programme can be adapted in consultation. The Experience [...] Visit our Experience Centre and discover the world of sustainable cultivation If you are interested in sustainable cultivation, biological crop protection [...] natural pollination , come and visit the Koppert Experience Centre where you can take an interactive journey through the fascinating world of sustainable

• Biological seed treatment

  stress; The plant growth promoting microorganisms colonize the roots and protect the crop during the entire growing season. Seed treatment increases the av [...] substances are applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial ingredients are available [...] available to the seed when it requires them. What are the benefits of biological seed treatment? Biological seed treatment has beneficial effects on the growth

• Bruchid Beetle Trap

  Preparation Place the funnel on to the green bucket Place the pheromone dispenser in the transparent top Fix the transparent top to the funnel with a twist [...] twist action lining up the slots Application Place trap on a 1 metre stick Place one trap on the north edge and one trap on the south edge of the field Dosage [...] species-specific lure which attracts the male and female weevils into the trap. Once in the trap, they cannot escape and are easy to detect, count and identify

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  it in the shadow of the crop. Ensure that the underside of the hive is kept dry. Keep the hive entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering [...] around the area to be pollinated. Protect the hive against strong winds. Position the hive in a sheltered spot, or weigh down the hive. Position the hive [...] days before flowering begins. Once the flowers open, the bumblebees will start pollinating. Position the hive in the crop immediately after delivery, or