• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  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 impact of climate [...] incubating the brood when it gets colder. Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority [...] they catch the morning sun. Make sure the hive is in a sheltered environment. Sunlight exposure Position the hives on the side that receives the most sun

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product." Crop rotation is a critical time in cucumber farming. The populations need to be built up anew [...] cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm." He states that the weather [...] recently made the switch to Spidex Vital . His initial experiences in using the new product are positive. "I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life," the cucumber

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  effects on biological controls. However, due to increased resistance to pesticides, biological control is becoming the preferred method of controlling these pests [...] fiber 100 ml bottle, hatches up to 1,000 gallmidges 100 ml bottle, hatches up to 2,000 gall-midges 500 ml bottle, hatches up to 10,000 gall-midges Aphilin Predatory [...] Contact page to discuss these solutions in more detail. Additionally, visit our Side-Effects Database for compatibility of these solutions with chemicals

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  August 18, 2021

  with the appropriate ventilation and insulation required to allow bumblebees to acclimate to environmental conditions. This enables the bumblebees to dedicate [...] with “bee-home” doors which allows growers to collect the workers in the unit and safely remove the bees from the field when chemical applications are necessary [...] for superior pollination. The best choice! Koppert bumblebees are available year-round and are shipped to your facility, ready to pollinate. No waiting for

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  viruses has access to tomato growers around the world. The two innovative biological solutions producers are located in the heart of the Dutch fruit and vegetable [...] and sale of this natural viral solution to the rest of the world. The product is awaiting registration in most of the remaining EU countries and registration [...] are key to promoting natural crop protection , leading biological solutions producer, Koppert Biological Solutions, is cooperating with Valto to ensure

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  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 Mini-Airbug [...] with the revolving dosage pot, ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees the even [...] hot spots as well as the release of Nutari, Artefeed and Entofood in vegetable cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  session on February 2 puts the spotlight on soil health To mark the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar series ‘Plants [...] ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’ in December to highlight the importance of plant health and how it is linked to human health. Inspiring In this series, keynote [...] focus on soil health. When we walk on the ground, we are really walking on the roof top of another world. The amount of living organisms below ground is

• Koppert Collaborates to Launch Free Biocontrol Tool

  February 14, 2020

  Koppert Biological Systems is one of the partners to share its expertise to produce an innovative free-to-use tool to help growers reduce their reliance [...] healthier food. The launch comes as CABI and its partners mark the inaugural International Year of Plant Health which aims to raise awareness of the importance [...] poverty, threats to the environment and economic development. The BioProtection Portal will be particularly beneficial for growers looking to replace chemical

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  leave them unable to locate the females. Another technique is to use the pheromones to lure the butterflies and moths to a trap with a sticky surface or a [...] allow them to consume large amounts of plant tissue. The most harmful caterpillars belong to the Noctuidae family (moths), which is also the largest butterfly [...] Paysandisia archon. The name of the butterfly or moth doesn’t always tell you everything about the species’ dietary preferences. For example, the cabbage moth

• Reasons to Scout with Koppert iPM

  August 18, 2021

  use by the customer. Raw data can be stored and manipulated for further analysis. Readily available analysis and data visualization. Save time on the scouting [...] reduces pesticide use. Koppert iPM contributes to optimized timing of biological applications there by increasing the efficacy of control agents. iPM App [...] any scouting technique and crop. Koppert iPM is an all-in-one tool designed to connect scouting, analysis, treatments, and mangagement. Centralized data