• Spider mites and other mites

  as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants if left u [...] effective way to keep plant mite populations under control. Mite control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our mite control [...] pairs of legs. During this stage, the larvae start to feed on plant sap and undergo molting to transition to the next stage. Nymph: After the first molt, the

• Dibox

  sachets. How to use Dibox Application Fold out the Diboxes Pour the material into the Diboxes Hang the Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Best working conditions [...] When to use Dibox Use a Dibox for the application of biological products when it is necessary to apply close to a hotspot. This mainly counts for parasitic

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and eventually to their current specialty: [...] when they turned to Koppert’s biological solutions. At the time, biological pest control was seen as unconventional, even laughed at. “People thought we [...] of trust made it easy to work together,” Pieter explains. “Koppert has grown tremendously, but it remains a family business at heart—focused on quality

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  produced at facilities on three different continents so that they are bred close to their respective markets and ready to do their pollination work on arrival [...] same period and are now seriously jeopardized, has only added to the company’s endeavor to keep its breeding colonies as vital and resilient as possible [...] availability," says Remco. "We operate in a dynamic market and need to respond rapidly to new horticultural and agricultural challenges, changing climatic

• About bumblebees

  they work 7 days a week from dusk till dawn Bumblebees work well under poor weather conditions and protected environments Bumblebees are easy to use and [...] include lower cost compared to manual pollination work Difference between bumblebees and honeybees Bumblebees are active at low temperatures near 10°C, [...] active at higher temperatures Bumblebees are active on cloudy, foggy, and rainy days. Honeybees are less active at low light levels Bumblebees work earlier

• Thripex-Mini

  is recommended to carry out a small field test to monitor the effects. Best working conditions The predatory mite is not susceptible to diapause and therefore [...] short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their [...] cause slight damage to some crops, especially with a large number of mites and high humidity. Therefore consult your supplier prior to using Thripex and

• Tomato

  contributes to integrated pest management (IPM) practices. The use of bumblebees contributes to sustainable pest control and promotes the overall health of tomato [...] fertilized with pollen, leading to the formation of healthy fruits. To encourage pollination in tomato crops, growers need to create pollinator-friendly e [...] environments, encouraging them to shift from the use of pesticides harmful to bees to pollinator-friendly biological control solutions. Proper pollination

• Beneficial nematodes

  and damage plants, leading to significant agricultural and horticultural problems. These nematodes are detrimental to crop health and can cause yield losses [...] do nematodes work? Beneficial nematodes use a fascinating strategy for parasitizing and killing their host insects. Here's how they work: Seeking out hosts: [...] cuticle areas. Some nematodes release enzymes to help digest and soften the host's cuticle, allowing them to enter. Symbiotic bacteria release: Once inside

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  An important part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower [...] from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management [...] have, was to understand the adaptability of insects to plants in open fields," said Carlos Canul, technical manager of Chula Brand Mexico. Thanks to the results

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future The How and Why of IPM Thripex Plus is nothing to be afraid of, [...] you're a pest. Have you recently been to your local nursery looking for just the perfect flower or plant to add to your garden? Perhaps you received a hanging [...] (IPM) program that the grower or nursery used to defeat pests. One reason to use an IPM program is to reduce the chemical pesticides sprays that once