Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

has developed a new formulation for Macro-Mite , which boosts the vitality of the Macrocheles robustulus predatory mite. Macro-Mite is an effective natural [...] natural enemy for the control of soil-dwelling pests, like eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae, and Lyprauta larvae. Modified formulation [...] will be replacing the carrier material for Macro-Mite . From 17 September, the predatory mite is supplied with a carrier material that includes added peat

Pollination under artificial lights

beginning to drop, growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on the [...] the effects this can have on the pollinators doing their job in your greenhouse! Koppert Biological Systems has just brought out a useful manual and informative [...] poster that feature its best practices with regard to pollination under artificially lit conditions. As one of the world’s biggest breeders of bumblebee species

Koppert and CABI collaborate on making more biological controls available

follows the success of earlier collaboration in Kenya in March this year in which CABI and the Koppert Foundation stepped up their efforts to combat pests which [...] the food security and livelihoods of thousands of farmers and their families. Under the new agreement, more training is also envisaged for Plantwise* ‘plant [...] give advice on integrated pest management to local farmers. Other key areas of intended collaboration between CABI and Koppert as part of the MoU are: The

Koppert collaborates with Valto to control harmful tomato virus

are key to promoting natural crop protection , leading biological solutions producer, Koppert Biological Systems, is cooperating with Valto to ensure that [...] producer of beneficial crop viruses has access to tomato growers around the world. The two innovative biological solutions producers are located in the heart [...] heart of the Dutch fruit and vegetable growing region and closely linked when it comes to finding natural solutions to pests and diseases. While Koppert

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

According to representatives from Ahold Delhaize and Albert Heijn, ornamental plant growers across the world need to provide more transparency about their [...] the way in which they are cultivated. Doing so will only strengthen their position as suppliers to supermarket chains. ‘Continuous improvement is only possible [...] possible if the relationship between the producer and the buyer is clearly defined.’ Leon Mol is the director of product safety and social compliance at Ahold

European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

published its vision on how to improve regulation for the biocontrol industry in a White Paper that it has presented to the European Union. It proposes a new [...] new EU regulatory framework for bioprotection agents. IBMA’s Executive Director, David Carry says bioprotection technologies that provide effective and innovative [...] for modern agriculture are a vital tool in the EU’s work to support farmers and effectively implement the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive (SUD,

Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

release of Swirski Ulti-Mite , Koppert placed a revolutionary update of the successful predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii on the market. The company is now [...] now doing the same for Neoseiulus californicus . Growers of various crops warmly welcomed Spical Ulti-Mite , providing a more robust control of spider mite [...] mite in vegetable, fruit and ornamental crops. Ulti-Mite is a sachet that is highly resistant to drought and moisture in greenhouses, under plastic, and

Manual Growing lights

application Version 2.0 - 2018 Remco Huvermann, Edwin Muijt & Anne Mathijssen Content 1 Introduction 1.1 Bee vision 2 Placement of hives when using growing [...] lights 3 3 5 2.1 When to open and close the hives 6 2.2 Automated opening systems for bumblebee hives 7 2.2.1 Wireless BeeHome system 7 2.2.2 Metazet [...] system 7 2.2.3 Other horizontal placement systems 7 2.2.4 Vertical placement systems 7 2.3 Other influencing factors 8 2.3.1 Coatings, screens & filters

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