• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  , it's crucial to maintain their hive temperature between 28-33 °C. They have their own clever ways of regulating this temperature, either by ventilating

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  agricultural expanses to control a range of harmful pests. Although drones have been used in various agricultural applications for some time, Koppert’s latest [...] now say that extensive trials of the Natutec multi-carrier release system have been a success.” The drone has a wingspan of 5 feet, can lift 33 pounds, [...] https://www.uaviq.com/en/biocontrol/ . Successful trials in the US Trials have been conducted with the release system using drones for biocontrol in outdoor

• Sustainability

  isn’t just a concept, it is part of who we are. Since our foundation, we have been on a path to make a positive impact on the world. Our approach involves

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  August 5, 2025

  but especially in scaling up to commercial volumes during peak periods. "We have been working on this since we started with Limonica in 2012. The breakthrough [...] key requirement for innovation. Without the exclusive right, we would not have been able to follow this intensive development route. It enables us to continue [...] integrated crop protection Marjon is confident about the future of Limonica . “We have cracked the code. The rearing is good, the volumes are adjustable, and we

• Big impact starts small

  May 1, 2023

  small, really small. And although they are not visible to the naked eye, they have a big impact. The living organisms in our micro products are a great way [...] pests and are an effective alternative to chemicals. Products like Trianum have been indispensable in numerous horticulture crops for many years. Benefits [...] increasingly demanding supply chain requirements. In addition, growers don't have to worry about the harvest interval. These are all important reasons why

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  out. Each sticky trap can be individually inserted for every pathway. You have the option to manually count and enter the quantities of thrips or whitefly

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  which have just six legs. To begin with, they are transparent, but as they eat, they become darker. The larvae develop into nymphs, which have eight legs

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in top fruits

  Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this [...] label for full technical advice! 11-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution, to either partly substitute, and [...] experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes

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

  April 24, 2019

  the natural enemies are left without food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural enemies really need their favorite pest to survive [...] don't find it, they will eventually die. Biological beneficials generally have a short life span. So they just disappear. How quickly this happens varies [...] their protein-rich snacks, their development is much slower than when they have an unlimited supply of their favorite prey. In the case of predatory bugs