• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  their pollination work on arrival. For example, in the United States, the Bombus impatiens , is the bumblebee of choice and is bred in Howell, Michigan. At [...] since the 80s resulted in spectacular increases in yield and improved quality in tomato, soft fruits and seed production. For the past 30 years, our Natupol [...] growers. The awareness that there is always room for improvement keeps us on our toes and constantly in search for areas of potential innovation. We won’t rest

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  amount needed for hot conditions. Hives built for hot climate The study of climatic and environmental conditions in which bumblebees need to operate in various [...] to place it in a cool spot. There are various methods available for growers to do so: Right placement Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of [...] Natupol Excel for instance have large ventilation holes and increased amount of sugar water to support bumblebees in regulating their climate in hot weather

• Spidex Vital Plus

  not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] spider mite Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control? Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops Prevent [...] Sachets in cardboard box Carrier Wood chips. Downloads Predatory Mites Whitepaper Application Hang sachets in and around spider mite hotspots, in sheltered

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  April 16, 2019

  of trace elements and calcium, with concentrations in a flower bud at 60-80 times higher than in a leaf. Although calcium and trace elements can be supplied [...] period. The flowers on the blueberry bush will pollinate and set fruit in a 2-3-week window, during which the plant experiences a tremendous hormonal shift [...] extracts, in a plant-based form for rapid assimilation, and Veni Calcium is easily absorbed by the plant due to its unique composition - using a foliar

• Natutec Scout Wins GreenTech Innovation Award 2019

  June 11, 2019

  function of the app results in timely warnings for growers and alerts for consultants who receive regular updates about situations in greenhouses where pests [...] ‘Natutec Scout was designed in consultation with our growers and consultants in the field, so we need to share the credit for this award with all those involved [...] engineers who worked in close collaboration on this project,’ says Tom Vroegop, Natutec’s Product Manager. ‘It’s a real breakthrough for both growers and our

• Whitefly

  they are actively engaged for several hours in seeking a suitable place on the leaf where they can feed. Once they have found such a spot, they remain there [...] The growth of hairs on the insect depends on the leaf: the longer the hairs on the leaf, the longer the hairs on the insect. In other words, the larva [...] comparable in outline. Whitefly can be found in many different environments, but they are particularly common in greenhouse settings and in agricultural

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  important for the time that it is being used by our customer in the crop, it also plays a role in the total production process. For example, a material [...] finds place in a natural environment and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example, an apple on the side of the road or a tomato in the green waste [...] etc., so that the time frame of composting is fixed. It´s very difficult to duplicate equal composting conditions in a greenhouse or on a field as conditions

• Anso-Mite

  turning around the bucket a few times Carefully sprinkle on the leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after releasing [...] least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the [...] predatory mites A life-long passion for predatory mites Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations A life-long passion for predatory mites

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  can survive for quite a while without food, as long as several weeks. And some species of mites can even go into a sort of hibernation, but in most cases [...] useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects or mites in the crop before the pest [...] These types of natural enemies can survive on pollen, for example. But without their protein-rich snacks, their development is much slower than when they

• Blueberry

  can promote biological control, minimise the need for chemical pesticides, and maintain a healthier balance in the ecosystem. This approach not only protects [...] Furthermore, bumblebees exhibit a certain level of flower constancy, meaning they tend to focus on one species of flower at a time before moving to the next [...] Integrated pest management in blueberry Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a vital role in blueberry crop protection , addressing the numerous pests