• Greenhouse crop pollination

  to increased crop yields, improved fruit set, enhanced size, better coloration, extended production shelf life and quality. Natural pollination contributes [...] contributes to year-round cultivation of crops and supporting a more stable and sustainable agricultural industry. For the past 40 years we have been at the [...] industry. With decades of experience and extensive research, we have gained in-depth knowledge of pollinators and their behavior. Our team of experts is

• About bumblebees

  flower visits and large transfer of pollen. Bumblebee pollination result is increased yield , better formed fruit , quality produce and faster ripening [...] ripening of fruit Bumblebees are reliable workers , they work 7 days a week from dusk till dawn Bumblebees work well under poor weather conditions and protected [...] (all females) start emerging and carry out work both inside and outside the nest. Worker bees forage for both pollen and nectar to provide resources for

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  April 16, 2025

  Originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, Bertha showed a passion for biodiversity and agriculture from an early age. Her fascination with ecosystems and the interaction [...] the predatory mites that Koppert produces and imports. Her work involves verifying the quantity, activity, and capability of these small yet powerful allies [...] more sustainable and resilient agriculture. Innovation and quality at every step Koppert's commitment to quality goes beyond production. From breeding in

• Glume blotch

  pycnidia and perithecia occur. Perithecia are also formed on dead glumes and stems. In case of severe infection , the heads of wheat become black and the kernels [...] (Phaeosphaeria nodorum) is a fungal pathogen of wheat , barley and ryethat induces yield and quality losses. Damage symptoms Phaeosphaeria nodorum or Septoria [...] with a light halo on leaves, stems and glumes. In the centre of the lesions, light-coloured translucent pycnidia (fruiting bodies) with new spores occur. The

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are [...] insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them to take proactive measures and optimise their yield. Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic [...] as sticky traps and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of

• Goat moth

  ash, willow and elm but can also attack fruit trees. It is widespread in Europe. Damage symptoms Feeding galleries are very extensive and the larvae burrow [...] cycle and appearance of Goat moth The wingspan of the adults is 70-100 mm; body and wings are dull greyish brown, partly suffused with grey and marked [...] all directions in both sap and hart wood. Attacks are usually confined to the trunk of mature tress. Sap frequently exudes from the bark of attacked trees

• Cannabis

  (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive. This is because cannabis can attract a lot of different pests and diseases [...] predictability, and aligns with consumer preferences for safe, eco-friendly products. Pest monitoring and scouting in cannabis crops Scouting and monitoring [...] proactive approaches involve regular and systematic inspection of crops to identify the presence and severity of pests and diseases. Growers use various techniques

• Control spidermite with Phytoseiulus in soft fruit

  May 8, 2019

  mite , Tetranychus urticae, is a very common pest in soft fruit crops such as strawberry and raspberry. Existing acaricides have become increasingly less [...] product is supplied in bottle sizes of 2,000 and 10,000. The mite is a specialist predator of spider mites and does not feed on anything else. As a result [...] will feed on all stages of spider mites, and reproduce faster than the pest at temperatures between 15-25°C, and a relative humidity above 70%. Phytosieulus

• Early blight

  lesions on stem and foot. On fruits, dark sunken, leathery lesions occur at the side of the stem. Life cycle and appearance of Early blight From the primary [...] Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause primary infection of the leaves. Survival [...] potato and early blight of tomato, which presents itself as spots on leaves, petals and stems. These spots can be distinguished by the dark and brown

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug , armoured scales with Aphytis and Rhyzobug and spider mites with Spical Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol [...] reflects a broader shift toward sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture. Through innovative techniques and the embrace of biological control measures [...] Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates "Explotación