• About bumblebees

  benefits of bumblebees: Bumblebees provide maximum insurance for optimal pollination , due to their high amount of flower visits and large transfer of pollen [...] honeybees Production of bumblebees The natural life cycle of the bumblebee is copied under laboratory conditions at our production facilities. In this way, we [...] that are needed to ensure maximum availability of high quality bumblebee colonies. Life cycle of bumblebees In nature, bumblebee queens hibernates alone and

• Tomato pinworm

  tomato pinworm in derived from the very small pinholes at the points of entry, which are often marked by the presence of a small amount of frass or droppings [...] mating of adults, preventing oviposition. Damage symptoms The tomato pinworm attacks both the leaves and fruits of tomato. Mining by larvae in the leaves [...] can be found on the underside of the leaves. When the presence of the pest is high, they can be found on any part of the plant. They emerge 4 to 7 days after

• Top Reasons for Using Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  which releases large amounts of pollen onto the bee. In most situations, “buzz-pollination” will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. [...] Bumblebees work earlier in the morning and later into the evening hours. Bumblebees work better in tunnels, as they have a better sense of direction. Bumblebees [...] days, honeybees are less active at low light levels. Bumblebees will fly in winds of up to 40mph (64km/hr). Bumblebees pollinate flowers through a method called

• Predatory mites

  pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] practical effectiveness, enabling the use of predatory mites even in suboptimal conditions. Examples of predatory mites in Ulti-Mite sachets are: Spical Ulti-Mite [...] Predatory mites are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various agricultural and horticultural settings

• CEICKOR Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

  March 5, 2020

  workers in greenhouses through courses, workshops and seminars specialized in the technical management of protected crops and administrative areas of the operation [...] validate products, materials and new production techniques. In 2015, the institution took a new step in its history with the creation of the CEICKOR University [...] students are taught both in classrooms and greenhouses, and they live in campus residences in an educational environment. In this way, they gain and strengthen

• Streptorid™ FP

  for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: KY, IL, IN, MI, OH Mode of action Srepptorid™ FP contains a naturally ocurring strain of Streptomyces [...] life cycle of plant parasitic nematodes by producing geosmin, a natural nematode repellent. Pack size 5 x 0.9 lbs Formulation FP Concentration 1.0 x 10 6 colony

• Biopar

  Application Distribute the material in heaps near to the places where the flies pupate and cover with 5-10 cm of straw Make sure the material is distributed on [...] searching for fly pupae to parasitize. After parasitism, wasps of the new generation can be expected in approximately 2-3 weeks. Pack size Biopar: Paper bag with [...] as (climatic) conditions and the level of infestation. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

• Thripex

  larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their [...] use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put small heaps [...] heaps on rockwool slabs Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Choose at least 4,000 introduction

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  by using one of our blowing systems instead of hand application Introduce several predatory mite species in one way Uniform distribution of natural enemies [...] on in high-tech cultivations. The Airobug special fan, in combination with the revolving dosage pot, ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing [...] release of Nutari, Artefeed and Entofood in vegetable cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  biological control agent of whiteflies in agricultural and horticultural settings. Eretmocerus eremicus is used for the control of the following pests: Tobacco [...] noted for its adaptability in varying environmental conditions and its efficiency in reducing whitefly infestations. Adults of this species do not feed on [...] the cards in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid to hang cards at places exposed to direct sunlight The dosage of Ercal or