• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  joint-venture in India for the production of warm-climate crops. In Norfolk 4,000m 2 of heated and unheated glass and polytunnels are used to grow a wide range [...] plants as they are on site for a longer period of time; it’s not just a case of getting them to flower and then getting them out of the door” explains Product [...] traps into four and use a piece of trap in every-one as physically catching the pests can be one of the best ways to get rid of the problem,” says Peter

• About bumblebees

  pollination ', this will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower between 7-10 times, before [...] produce and faster ripening of fruit Bumblebees are reliable workers , they work 7 days a week from dusk till dawn Bumblebees work well under poor weather [...] best conditions that are needed to ensure maximum availability of high quality bumblebee colonies. Life cycle of bumblebees In nature, bumblebee queens hibernates

• New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

  June 9, 2021

  Evesham in Worcestershire. Business owners David and Nicole Higginson relocated to their new 30 acre site in 2013, with a vision of becoming one of the most [...] primary aim is clear: to become one of the leading producers of climbing plants in the home and European markets. “We have developed a reputation as high [...] like our vision of growing plants in a more environmentally friendly and ethical manner, by reducing the use of peat, diminishing the use of chemical pesticides

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps last summer, to help it to determine [...] manager of the oak processionary caterpillar for the Municipality of Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s nematode product Entonem in locations where we find a range

• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  November 28, 2018

  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 EU regulatory [...] 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, [...] Switzerland, the IBMA published a White Paper that urges the EU to establish a bioprotection-specific body to develop and implement a short and precise timeline

• Natutec Drive

  Benefits of Natutec Drive Quality of coverage Accuracy for multiple products and densities Uniformity of distribution, which results in excellent biological [...] saving User friendly/ease of use How does it work? The user puts beneficial insects inside the drum, which can carry up to 30 liters of material. The Natutec [...] When to use Natutec Drive? Use Natutec Drive to apply Koppert products evenly over the crop to get the most effective pest control. The product is a unit

• Pollination

  quality and shelf-life of these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen [...] particularly with the help of Lucilia sericata flies , offers a multitude of benefits to growers around the world. These flies prove to be efficient pollinators [...] anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area [...] ally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes work? Heterorhabditis bacteriophora [...] method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes? Nematodes can be applied using a watering

• Ervibank

  the rock wool in the basket Place the basket in direct light, preferably in a spot where it can remain for 10-12 weeks Fit a dripper to the tussock for [...] temperature 5-8°C/41-47°F. Storage conditions Store in a dark place. In case of excess of condensation in the box remove lid. Recommended for you Protected [...] remains low due to the continuous presence of large quantities of parasitoid wasps, searching actively for aphids in the crop. Pack size 1 box of cereal plants

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  honeybees can work together to enhance pollination. You can release both types of bees into the same crops. However, maintain a minimum distance of 100 meters [...] positioning it in the shadow of the crop or providing additional cover. Read more about bumblebees in heat here. Hive maintenance Keep the underside of the hive [...] hive is positioned in the crop immediately after delivery or within one day to allow the bumblebees to find food sources. Placement To maximize pollination