• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  epinephrine into the thigh in the case of a sting. Tests and treatments are available at the Allergology department of the RdGG (Dr de Groot) at the Diakonessehuis [...] 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 pharynx, the patient should [...] Bumblebees are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and ho

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

  August 5, 2025

  production, they 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 [...] deep-rooted expertise in the production of natural enemies, built up since its foundation in 1967. “Those years of experience form the basis of everything we do [...] investing in improvement and upscaling, and offers growers the certainty of an exclusive, reliable product.” Looking ahead: Limonica as the standard in integrated

• Root and crown rot of strawberry

  diseases in strawberry have been ascribed to Pestalotiopsis clavispora in the case of root and crown rot (of strawberry), first found in The Netherlands [...] longisetula in the case of leaf spots, such as leaf spot of strawberry and fruit rot reported mainly from Brazil. The genus is quite complex, so the taxonomy [...] appearance of Root and crown rot of strawberry Not much is known about the life cycle. The fungus produces ascospores and conidia, but their role in the epidemic

• Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

  May 8, 2019

  distribution of the material up to ± 1.5 to 2 metres from the Mini-Airbug, depending on the material The fan can be switched off, and only the rotating container [...] application of predatory mites to the entire crop, or localised pest control. The device is convenient, and ideal for releasing various types of predatory [...] predatory mite in a single work session. Natural enemies are distributed over the crop very evenly, increasing the effectiveness of pest control This handy device

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  “part of the company furniture,” as he puts it. Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967 [...] montdorensis to growing conditions in Spain, creating Montdo Ulti-Mite. Because of our investments in state-of-the-art production facilities and cold chain [...] technologies like the Airobug.” Lifting barriers The Airobug is one of Koppert's air blowing systems for the efficient and even distribution of natural enemies

• Yes, I’m satisfied with Natupol Booster and Koppert’s services!

  MerryBerry is the largest plantation of bio blueberries in Romania. The farm is located in the village of Mija deep in the picturesque county of Dambovita [...] plantation is in the third year of production and we used one Natupol Booster hive per hectare last spring. The other part of the plantation is in the second year [...] ensure proper pollination regardless of weather conditions or the wildlife present in the area. In our experience the cost of pollination is fully justified

• 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 [...] for the Municipality of Venray. ‘We use nematodes at locations in outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major [...] spraying in those places, which means that the nematodes are more easily blown away. In some cases, we have to take curative action and extract the nests

• Even distribution of predatory insects with Natutec Drive

  Uniform dispersion Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company [...] use and takes care of all these problems. We now spend less than a quarter of the time we used to spend on dispersal and the accuracy of application has improved [...] Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was

• The Trianum and Vidi Parva Foundation

  February 27, 2019

  inputs in the management of pests, diseases and nutrients. The Triangle The objective is to generate and maintain a healthy and active root zone, in which [...] best out of the crop. NatuGro optimises the synergistic relationship between the plant and its environment, both above and below the ground. As crops become [...] release exudates into the rhizosphere (substrate around the roots) as part of a proactive defence. Vidi Parva promotes the development of disease-suppressing

• Pherodis Fruit Fly Attractant

  fruit crops. Mode of action Flies are attracted by the luring substance and enter the trap. Once inside, they cannot escape and drown in the luring substance [...] Fill the Drososan trap with 200 ml of the luring substance Refill when the luring substance has evaporated or is saturated with flies Dosage For the number [...] In combination with a Drososan trap, monitoring and trapping of Drosophila suzukii in various fruit crops. Pests Spotted wing drosophila ( Drosophila suzukii)