• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate on [...] pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning temperature needs to rise quickly to reach the minimum 24-hour temperature of 15 ºC for [...] challenges in surviving the cold conditions to maintain their productivity. We understand the importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry [...] advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool spot. There are various methods available for growers to do so: Right placement [...] The study of climatic and environmental conditions in which bumblebees need to operate in various countries worldwide conducted over a period of 35 years

• Natupol Excel

  conditions Keep hives in a well ventilated environment, out of direct sunlight. Hygiene Never move a hive from one greenhouse to another Remove bumblebee [...] Natupol Excel is developed for crops with a high amount of flowers per m² (35-60 flowers) per week, and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer [...] (<10 hours light) position the hive near the top of plants, in such a way that the hive is exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after

• A Future Vision of IPM in Agriculture

  July 22, 2022

  strategies to control insect pests in open field cropping systems. One of the main drivers has been the continued demise of approved agrochemicals, in particular [...] particular insecticides in Europe. In addition, the development of insect resistance has also become a serious issue in pests such as aphids , thrips and L [...] Demise of Agrochemicals Over recent years there have been new industry drivers which have led to growers and farmers wanting to explore the use of Integrated

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  Innovation in action Koppert’s predatory mite, Swirski-Mite , quickly proved to be a game-changer. “ It worked against both thrips and whitefly - two of our biggest [...] could act quickly—test, reproduce, and deliver a solution in time .” Staying ahead in a globalized world In today’s interconnected world, pests travel faster [...] agriculture in Almeria. ” The switch wasn’t just about replacing chemicals - it was about a mindset shift. Growers began to understand that working with nature

• How to prevent Fusarium in pepper crops: Protect your plants with Trianum

  November 20, 2024

  re-emerged as a problem in pepper cultivation in recent years. This soil-borne fungus can infect the roots of pepper plants. Several species of Fusarium affect [...] tests to investigate the effectiveness of various agents against Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum) in peppers. In these tests, Trianum showed a strong [...] using the Trianum-G Tool, a device that helps to apply the exact dose in a simple way. By using Trianum-G at the beginning of cultivation, rather than Trianum-P

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 4, 2021

  a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class of its [...] battled to get the product uniformly dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and takes care of all these problems. We now spend less than a quarter of the [...] Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  the mites in his cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father was a cucumber [...] necessary to give growers quite a bit of technical advice. In this way, we became consultants as well as producers – something we still do to this very [...] here. We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  various insect pests, but is considered one of the most difficult species to produce. Thanks to a combination of in-depth knowledge, technical breakthroughs [...] n, Koppert has succeeded in making Limonica available in commercial volumes. We are the only company in the world to do so. A predatory mite with exceptional [...] Innovation in biological crop protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  improved the quality of young plants. Another example is the development of a programme for the biological control of bacterial wilt in tomato in India together [...] cardamom production in Guatemala, improved maize production in Malawi, a school gardening programme in Uganda, education on sustainable farming in Zimbabwe, a [...] Structure In 2022, the Foundation established a governance structure comprising a board, a steering committee, and three working groups dedicated to smallholder