• Caterpillars

  leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plants and directly affects [...] on leaves and young shoots, and their enormous feeding capacity can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore [...] affects yield and quality. Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological control of caterpillars

• Atheta

  10-15/10 ft2 interval (days) At 1st potting and each transplant At 1st potting and each transplant At 1st potting and each transplant Best working conditions [...] to males. Eggs hatch in 3-4 days to begin their larval stages. Larvae resemble adult form, and their pupal chambers are constructed out of silk. Appearance [...] readily within the environment they are released into, they can easily populate and colonize their release area. Life cycle The complete life cycle of Atheta

• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  conditions and make sure the temperature is such that the bumblebees can concentrate on their pollination work and not purely on incubating and ventilating [...] optimally and give the best pollination results for your crop.’ says Koppert’s Pollination Product Manager, Remco Huvermann. Avoid Radiant Heat and Ensure [...] pallets and form an 'A' frame type of structure above the hive, as can be seen in the picture below. Then there are some growers that get creative and create

• Environmental sustainability

  paramount to the resilience and sustainability of agricultural ecosystems. Our products originate from nature, work with nature and setting up natural, highly [...] reduction of energy consumption and emissions throughout the supply chain. By embracing sustainable energy sources and implementing emission reduction [...] functional and healthy horti and agro-ecosystems. Furthermore, our commitment to biodiversity extends to fostering healthy soil ecosystems, which serve

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  activity and efficiency, including bumblebees. High heat levels can affect bumblebees' foraging behavior, decrease their energy levels, and limit their [...] temperature and sun radiation on the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it [...] es. Other cooling methods include Use of defused glass and coating, cooling by outside air and use of soil for cooling. Using more bumblebees By using

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  prey and consuming them entirely. Adult ladybirds and young larvae prefer the eggs and young larvae, while older larvae appear to prey on all stages of mealybugs [...] color and may be found attached to leaves. Larval stage: Cryptolaemus montrouzieri larvae are the primary predatory stage. They are elongated and have a [...] coloration. Larvae have prominent mandibles and actively hunt and feed on mealybug nymphs and adults. Pupal stage: Larvae pupate in various places, on any

• Keep Them Cool!

  August 10, 2021

  the hottest times of the day and allow them to pollinate in the early morning and evening. As long as the flowers are open and receptive, pollination can [...] optimally and carry out their valuable pollination work. ‘We go a long way to ensure that growers have the best colonies of pollinators and that they reach [...] condition and ready to carry out their work’, says Remco Huvermann, Pollination Manager at Koppert. ‘There are, however, local climatic and environmental

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 10, 2021

  the plant and cause great harm. These chemicals have been banned in many countries because of the harm they inflict on people, the planet, and many types [...] are used as a highway for nutrients to the plant to help promote strength and growth of the plant. To make a prize winning Poinsettia, Koppert Biological [...] (IPM) program that starts from the roots, works its way to the foliage, and helps to monitor for invasive pests throughout the growing cycle. There are

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  receive direct and early daylight Provide shade for colonies during intense sunlight between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., especially during autumn and early spring [...] efficient pollination in indoor settings. While outdoor pollination is often facilitated by natural agents like wind and insects, artificially lit crops [...] the energy screen and daylight cycle, allowing the bees to fly only when there is sufficient daylight (e.g., between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.). If the

• Acadian label

  increase desirable yield and quality, improve overall plant nutrition, improve plant establishment and development, improve plant vigor, and maximize crop potential [...] from seaweed extract (Ascophyllum nodosum) and potassium hydroxide F000148 Information regarding the contents and levels of metals in this product is available [...] from seaweed extract (Ascophyllum nodosum) and potassium hydroxide F000148 Information regarding the contents and levels of metals in this product is available