• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  her stinger, and is able to sting again. A honeybee’s stinger does have barbs. When a honeybee tries to withdraw its stinger, it tears loose from the abdomen [...] the venom gland with it. How to prevent bumblebee stings? Bumblebees rarely sting. The chance of being stung by a bumblebee can be reduced by avoiding provoking [...] provoking them or making them aggressive. First of all, it is important to be calm when working with bumblebees. Do not wave your arms at the bumblebees

• Vidi Parva

  by drench/drip to prevent leaching Make sure Vidi Parva does not remain in the irrigation system overnight Use disinfectants regularly to keep the irrigation [...] Vidi Parva to the water Mix thoroughly Add the remaining amount of water Apply immediately after preparation Application Vidi Parva can be applied via [...] Always add Vidi Parva to the irrigation water after the sand filter, ideally directly injected at the irrigation valve by means of an injection pump (e

• Vidi Terrum

  by drench/drip to prevent leaching Make sure Vidi Terrum does not remain in the irrigation system overnight Use disinfectants regularly to keep the irrigation [...] Vidi Terrum to the water Mix thoroughly Add the remaining amount of water Apply immediately after preparation Application Vidi Terrum can be applied via [...] Always add Vidi Terrum to the irrigation water after the sand filter, ideally directly injected at the irrigation valve by means of an injection pump (e

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  a crucial factor. ‘We obviously want our cultivation to be as organic as possible. It has to be, as there’s only one chemical product against whitefly [...] yet to find out how much of the effect can be attributed to Mycotal.’ Greater peace of mind Nevertheless, Sam is adamant that Mycotal has helped to combat [...] parasitic wasps and predatory bug. ‘It goes without saying that Mycotal’s biological nature is a big plus, as it means we can use it almost indefinitely and the

• Ahold Delhaize: ‘We can't sell anything without substantiated information’

  December 18, 2018

  the shops. We need to be able to provide consumers with information about the product and show how they are produced. We are not able to do this if we do [...] already. ‘Ahold Delhaize wants to firstly understand what the issues are for the ornamentals sector and how improvements can be made. With twenty supermarket [...] consumption. Due to these differences, Leon Mol believes that the ornamentals chain should not have to copy the measures that apply to the potato, vegetable

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes [...] extremely effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting [...] as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye

• General Terms and Conditions of Sale - Koppert UK Ltd.

  Company shall not be liable to the Customer or be deemed to be in breach of the Contract by reason of any delay in performing or any failure to perform any of [...] in which it was intended that the Insects were to be placed. 11 General 11.1 Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other [...] [if accepted by the Company]. 3.4 If the Goods are to be manufactured or any process is to be applied to the Goods by the Company in accordance with a sp

• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  December 14, 2018

  are scheduled to follow Swirski Ulti-Mite and Spical Ulti-Mite , which can be used in addition to other predatory mites . Koppert aims to deliver as many [...] perfect environment for Neoseiulus californicus to establish its population. Spical Ulti-Mite performs up to three times better than the standard sachets [...] their crops, leading to even better control of spider mites ,’ explains product manager Tim Bossinga. But it is essential not to make the mistake of thinking

• Mealybugs and scales

  leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain [...] defoliation. However, it is mainly the great quantity of honey-dew that causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted [...] with its sooty mould is usually the first sign of the presence of this type of pest. Among ornamental crops, ferns are particularly sensitive to soft scales

• Plant Disease Management

  short, it's crucial to have effective treatment strategies at your disposal. Biofungicides Biofungicides offer a natural and eco-friendly solution to control [...] accessible to plants. These natural alternatives to chemical fungicides enhance soil health, increase crop productivity, and contribute to environmental [...] What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing