• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  bumblebee hive from excessive heat caused by direct sunlight, especially during warm periods. Ensure sufficient shade for the hive by positioning it in [...] conditions. Make sure the hive entrance is visible to both humans and bumblebees during the flowering period. You can achieve this by placing the hive on a crate [...] Chemical compatibility Exercise caution when using pesticides before and during flowering. Some pesticides can be harmful for bumblebees and may also have

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  essential to improve agricultural productivity', says Ed Moerman, Argronomic Development Expert at Koppert. We have a number of microbiological solutions for diseases [...] sustainable food production and safe food. The empty supermarket shelves during the lockdown in many countries have prompted consumers to take a critical [...] fungi and viruses can offer food production and are working hard to further develop this potential into affordable products that are proven to be effective

• Onion fly

  control starts with the right approach. Growers must carefully monitor the development of the onion fly. This way he knows when the first flight of the onion [...] in the afternoon will have the most effect. And yes, you can even spray during a rain shower. Then the nematodes are washed immediately into the soil.

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  adult spider mites but the earlier development stages only feed on smaller prey stages. The larvae do not eat. They develop quickly to protonymph and then [...] five adult spider mites or 20 young larvae or eggs per day. Because the development rate of the predatory mite is roughly twice that of the spider mite, the [...] protonymph (with four pairs of legs) stage, it begins feeding immediately. During the protonymphal, deutonymphal and adult stages the mites feed almost c

• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  effective entomopathogenic fungi at lower temperatures • Control pests during colder periods of the year How fast do viable spores germinate Germination [...] Tested in lab conditions at a temperature regime of 5 °C at night and 14 °C during the day, mimicking a cold day in the greenhouse. 60 40 The lines are predicted [...] Tested in lab conditions at a temperature regime of 5 °C at night and 14 °C during the day, mimicking a cold day in the greenhouse. 10 5 The lines are predicted

• Chrysopa-E

  difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea larvae are active mainly during the night. The larvae hide during the day. Pack size 100,000 eggs. Presentation 90 ml cardboard

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

  January 31, 2025

  also a critical time for pest and disease management. Effective scouting during these months is essential for early detection and management. Understanding [...] active, leading to potential outbreaks if not monitored closely. Scouting during this period allows growers to identify pest populations before they reach [...] common pathogen in winter wheat, especially under cool and wet conditions during the winter months. The symptoms are apparent in winter and early spring

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  under control ‘I was an integrated grower initially, but the continuous developments in technology have gradually shifted my focus in terms of plant protection [...] chemicals,’ he explained. The biggest threat to his crop is thrips , especially during the darkest period of the year. ‘Nature basically shuts down at that point

• Bumblebee pollination

  late at night and also at relatively low temperatures (approx. 10°C) or during more cloudy or windy conditions. Bumblebees are more effective in protected [...] Koppert’s bumblebee colonies grow faster and last longer. The hive design developed over the years helps bumblebees to save 20% of the energy usually spent

• Ervibank

  Use Ervibank to provide alternative hosts for Aphidius ervi and Aphelinus abdominalis to build up the population when aphids in the crop are scarce. Natural enemies Use Ervibank for Aphidius ervi and