• Natupol Smart

  Never move a hive from one greenhouse to another Remove bumblebee hives the latest 10 weeks after introduction Clean the hive stand before placing new [...] the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing [...] exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive before opening the hive entrance, this allows the bumblebees to calm

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species [...] species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent [...] are now closer than ever to customers in the Niagara region, enabling us to respond more swiftly to local needs. This local-to-local approach is not only

• Natupol

  Never move a hive from one greenhouse to another Remove bumblebee hives no later than 10 weeks after introduction Clean the hive stand before placing new [...] the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing [...] exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive before opening the hive entrance, this allows the bumblebees to calm

• Licence permits release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polytunnels in England

  January 6, 2021

  Koppert to carry out this work on their farms. We would also like to express our gratitude to DEFRA for granting us the opportunity to offer this important biocontrol [...] during the warmer months from May to August,” explained Jasper. “This will result in a much stronger IPM programme compared to the current approach which [...] urticae . Koppert is also able to announce that the long-standing product Thripex ® has been re-branded as Thripex NXT due to an innovative formulation change

• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  widespread market acceptance. From baseline research through to re-branding, this process has again exemplified Koppert’s commitment to the markets it serves. [...] red. “It was important to communicate this fundamental difference to the market when we launched the product last month, in order to allay unnecessary concerns [...] Koppert UK launched Spidex Vital ® for spider mite control, to replace Spidex , the long-standing reliable Phytoseiulus persimilis brand which has served edible

• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  insects time to Click here to learn more about Mycotal Biocontrol is our nature build up a standing army before new pests enter from outside the greenhouse [...] inactive, they will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable. This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage [...] stage. Therefore, it is crucial to eliminate pests in wintertime, when pest pressure is still low. In this way you start the new season in a clean way, giving

• Cucumber

  These tiny insects, characterized by their waxy and mealy appearance, have the potential to cause significant damage to cucumber plants. The citrus mealybug [...] are characterized by their white, powdery appearance and their ability to transmit plant viruses. They feed on cucumber plants by piercing plant tissues [...] helping to maintain their populations at manageable levels. Additionally, Feltiella acarisuga ( Spidend ), a gall midge, contributes to this effort by targeting

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

  December 18, 2018

  ornamental plant growers and their colleagues stand to benefit from further improvements and are able to strengthen their position with the retail chains [...] According to representatives from Ahold Delhaize and Albert Heijn, ornamental plant growers across the world need to provide more transparency about their [...] supermarket chains across the world, this is important to us, as we want to distinguish ourselves from our competitors: other retail chains as well as sales

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  . An important principle to scout for diseases is to understand what a healthy plant looks like. This is specifically key to identifying seedling diseases [...] agricultural landscape undergoes significant changes as the seasons shift from winter to early spring. For growers, this transition is not just about preparing [...] become more active, leading to potential outbreaks if not monitored closely. Scouting during this period allows growers to identify pest populations before

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  exposed to damp, prolonged periods of intense sunshine, and violent jolts. Ensure that the system is not exposed to condensation and water dripping from gutters [...] transmitter to the mains with a fixed mains cable. Receiver Place a Wireless BeeHome receiver on each active hive. You can prevent bees from escaping by pushing [...] transmitter’s menu The transmitter's menu is only used to connect the climate computer to the transmitter or to change the digital frequency of the transmitter