• CEICKOR Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

  March 5, 2020

  (CEICKOR University Center, A.C.). An educational entity that was born with the purpose of responding to the growing need to train specialists in the field [...] with our colleagues around the world enable us to build global networks of knowledge, as we work together to find solutions that can create a more sustainable [...] limited number of copies available. If you would like to read this article in Spanish click here . To learn more about CEICKOR University click here .

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  climatic conditions. Compared to other regular paper sachets in the market, the Spical Ulti-Mite foil sachets perform up to three times better. Trials have [...] the mites the very best conditions to develop even more swiftly and strongly. Spical Ulti-Mite, which is widely used to control spider mite in a variety [...] Fair, which will be held from 7 to 9 November in Vijfhuizen near Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Koppert can be found at hall C, booth 2.27. Learn More

• In Partnership with Nature

  January 2, 2019

  years Koppert’s mission has been to contribute to better health of people and the planet. Therefore, there is no better way to accomplish this but by cutting [...] Styrofoam to a fully recyclable package for shipping. Over the next several months, you will start to see this new packaging. At first the switch to the new [...] methods. Our goal is to completely switch to the new recyclable packaging within the first quarter of 2019. This method will enable us to transport our most

• Privacy

  Right to rectification: If you think the data we hold about you might be inaccurate, you can ask us to rectify it. Right to erasure: You can ask us to erase [...] y, you can ask us to restrict processing. Right to object: You can object to our processing of your personal data. If you object to receiving marketing [...] transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses the information from Google Analytics to track how our site is used, to compile

• Bumblebee pollination

  greenhouses, tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive [...] compared to rival products because Koppert’s bumblebee colonies grow faster and last longer. The hive design developed over the years helps bumblebees to save [...] play a crucial role in enhancing fruit and vegetable production, leading to better harvests and improved crop quality. Unlike other pollinators, bumblebees

• Keep Them Cool!

  July 16, 2018

  Bumblebees need to keep a cool head to be able to function optimally and carry out their valuable pollination work. ‘We go a long way to ensure that growers [...] growers to protect the hive against direct sunlight and to place it in a cool spot. For extreme ambient temperatures, the best practice is to help the [...] practices guidelines to limit or prevent these influences.’ The Natupol hives are designed in such a way that the bumblebees are able to influence the microclimate

• Feltiella acarisuga

  from the eggs, the midge larvae start to feed on spider mite eggs, nymphs and adults. They use their mouthparts to first immobilise their prey and then [...] consume 15 adult spider mites or up to 50 mite eggs per day. They are aggressive and adapt the amount of food they consume to the density of the spider mite [...] white. The eggs and the first larval stages are very difficult to find in the crop due to their small size and colour. Pupal Stage : After completing their

• Neoseiulus californicus

  transparent to white in colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus persimilis but similar to eggs of [...] californicus is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Neoseiulus californicus in bottles [...] californicus is a selective predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to feed on spider mites but can also feed and survive on other prey, including

• Strawberry

  damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and compromised fruit quality. In addition to pests, strawberry crops are also susceptible to several [...] exhibit flower constancy, meaning they tend to focus on one type of flower at a time before moving on to another plant species. This behaviour enhances [...] strawberry crops, but also contributes to integrated pest management (IPM) practices. The use of bumblebees contributes to sustainable pest control and promotes

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  for its rapid spread and damage to peppers and strawberries, this species is well-targeted by Limonica due to its ability to feed on second instar larvae [...] needed to confirm its efficacy across different crops and climates. Strengths and considerations “What makes Limonica stand out is its ability to establish [...] and 25°C, with increased egg-laying and feeding activity, but what truly sets Limonica apart from other predatory mites is that it continues to be effective