• 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 [...] crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial to protect [...] 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

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  tops of plants; eggs turn brown to black within days. Lay eggs across the plant; eggs transition from yellow-green to brown. Fourth instar (pupa) Oval [...] struggles to establish in tomato crops due to its reproductive preference for the lower two-thirds of the plant, which is often disrupted by growers' deleafing [...] damage to fruits, and it requires an abundant prey population to sustain its effectiveness. It is not recommended for use in gerbera cultivation due to potential

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  and finally scaled-up to a production bioreactor. After each and every step, quality control takes places to check purity and to make sure the process [...] need oxygen to thrive and develop and oxygen continues to be added once the solution goes into the bioreactors. A recent innovation has led to an improved [...] end, the nematodes are carefully separated from the liquid by an ultra-fine sieving technique. They need to remain moist when packaged, stored and transported

• Koppert Experts To Appear At Cultivate ’25

  June 26, 2025

  They’ll cover how to get an IPM system to work well, managing IPM systems, and what it takes to be successful on the ground from year to year. Jeremy rose [...] for fall, including what to watch out for and some reality checks. Topics range from problems on incoming cutting material to IPM strategies in propagation [...] Center. Cultivate by AmericanHort is one of the leading horticulture events in North America, providing a wide range of opportunities to explore and network

• Protect Poinsettias From Whiteflies

  April 15, 2025

  Koppert recommends running a poinsettia IPM program from the time you land your inputs to shipping in November. Poinsettia crops start when whiteflies [...] biocontrols from their introduction into the United States until today. Biocontrols have their roots in tomato crops but needed several key changes to be effective [...] plant is barely sticking out of the soil. An IPM program starts from the roots, works its way to the foliage, and helps monitor for invasive pests throughout

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  will remain inside or 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 [...] it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees. Sometimes, worker bumblebees may get lost through the vents and won't be able to return. To mitigate this [...] the cold conditions to maintain their productivity. We understand the importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive and optimize

• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  have been parasitized by parasitic wasps ,’ explains ornamentals cultivation consultant Richard Saarloos. ‘I'm trying to get DEFRA to be more nuanced in its [...] growers are well aware that they need to respond quickly to this development. We are therefore making a concerted effort to implement integrated pest management [...] Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach Koppert IPM app The How and Why

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  throughout the plant differ. Know which biological control to use and when. In addition to damage by feeding on crops, whitefly can contaminate the leaves and [...] it’s important to combat this pest as quickly as possible. However, effective biological control starts with understanding the pest you have to deal with and [...] the control strategy. Here’s what you need to know. Whitefly can spread extremely quickly. It’s important to scout your crop at regular intervals so that

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  May 1, 2018

  ventilation and insulation required to allow bumblebees to acclimate to environmental conditions. This enables the bumblebees to dedicate their time foraging [...] orders are placed 14-16 weeks prior to delivery. Koppert bumblebees are certified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture to be disease- and pest-free. Koppert [...] choice! Koppert bumblebees are available year-round and are shipped to your facility, ready to pollinate. No waiting for migratory bee keepers! Availability

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 10-12 metres from the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug [...] natural enemies.The airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 3-5 metres from the Airbug. Mini-Airbug The [...] cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 2-3 metres from the Mini-Airbug. More information