• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  is more important than ever for your bumblebees to be able to function optimally and give the best pollination results for your crop.’ says Koppert’s [...] to 59°F. See for the best practice advice this short Koppert video clip . ‘A stable hive temperature ensures that bumblebees are out for the maximum number [...] temperatures can easily reach 100°F and maintain that temperature for hours. Unfortunately, for the bumblebees this can mean death from the heat. Therefore,

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  January 1, 2025

  preparing for application and troubleshooting. It’s a highly informative treatment of a topic of great importance to growers who want to get the best pest control [...] control result for their dollars spent. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts of the day [...] newest standards and practices, including those for biological programs and integrated pest management (IPM). For more information about building an effective

• Swirski-Mite LD

  Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Amblyseius swirskii [...] as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark [...] dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation. Recommended for you Amblyseius swirskii Predatory mites Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  recognize the damage in an early stage, so you can control the pest on time. For this, we have developed a dedicated page about mealybugs and scales with more [...] conditions using this natural enemy, making sure you as a grower will reach the best and most effective results. Results of Rhyzobug Lifecycle of Rhyzobug Rhyzobiius [...] evening and tap the beetles directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha (for outdoor cultivation) in several applications depending on the degree of i

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory mites easily. This strategy can be applied [...] Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites . It gives you the best control over hotspots; building populations through faster growth, and proof

• Bayer's New 7.5 Acre Corn Breeding Greenhouse

  March 9, 2020

  to develop biological control strategies for hydroponic corn, Bayer’s new 7.5 acre Marana greenhouse is ready for operations. On March 4 th , 2020, Bayer [...] live predatory insects under microscopes to offer a “hands-on” demonstration for the employees of Bayer and the local public. Furthermore, the event was live [...] if not the world. Koppert Biological Systems is proud to partner with the best in the business. We are also confident that the partnership between the two

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  compensate for low humidity during the day. Control of whiteflies • A. swirskii, A. limonicus and T. montdorensis are all good control agents for whiteflies [...] Which predatory mite for which pest under which conditions? Whitepaper Introduction Koppert sells a range of phytoseiid mites that can be used to control [...] control several pests. To choose the right species for your purpose it is important to understand the strengths and weaknesses of these mites. Here we provide

• Consumers

  Their development calls for high-quality and costly scientific research. Assignments/school Are you working on an assignment for school? If so, visit www [...] exclusively to professional growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently asked [...] was established that bumblebees could prove extremely useful in greenhouses for the purpose of pollination. Microbiological solutions In addition to beneficials

• About bumblebees

  to leave your crop for more attractive flowers Bumblebees are much more efficient pollinators than honeybees, they mainly forage for pollen rather than [...] new bumblebee queen awakens. She will start foraging for pollen and nectar, as well as search for a suitable nest site. Once a nest is chosen, she will [...] both inside and outside the nest. Worker bees forage for both pollen and nectar to provide resources for the brood as well as perform maintenance jobs on the

• Trianum-P

  Directions for Use for each crop and situation. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] Sclerotium * and Thielaviopsis . *Not registered for use in California. Pests Trianum-P is a biological nematicide for control of plant-pest nematodes, including [...] Nematode Heterodera glycines *. *Not registered for use in California Crops Refer to the product label for the full list of allowable crops and relevant