• 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 [...] reach 100°F and maintain that temperature for hours. Unfortunately, for the bumblebees this can mean death from the heat. Therefore, it is important to ensure [...] temperature in the greenhouse is more important than ever for your bumblebees to be able to function optimally and give the best pollination results for

• Premium quality around the world

  March 17, 2023

  specialized packaging, and attention to handling, storage, and shipping conditions. It takes a great deal of knowledge and technology and strict adherence to [...] customers. Getting beneficials, bumblebees, and microbials – all natural products – delivered to customers alive and kicking is not exactly the easiest task [...] be perfectly preserved upon delivery. And two: they must arrive on time.' Those two requirements are all-important: 'Our products are alive; they are fragile

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  December 16, 2024

  1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for biological programs and integrated pest [...] between the delivery of biologicals to the grower and the moment before deployment. Temperature awareness and holding the different types of products are covered [...] well as preparing for application and troubleshooting. It’s a highly informative treatment of a topic of great importance to growers who want to get the best

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  nature is unpredictable and responds differently at different locations, soils, crops and years. Nevertheless, it is important for us to show to our s [...] our IPM practices and products have on maintaining and enhancing biodiversity,’ Explains Eveline Stilma, an expert on biodiversity and organization. Eveline [...] within horti and agro-ecosystems. In agricultural systems, we work with nature and not against it by setting up natural, highly functional horti and agro-ecosystems

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  maintain their productivity. We understand the importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive and optimize their pollination activity. To [...] pollination and colony quality is also time-sensitive. The longer unfavorable conditions persist, the greater the impact on the bumblebees and their performance [...] incubating the brood when it gets colder. Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted [...] in length, with short legs and short antennae. Females have a black thorax and yellow abdomen. Males are slightly smaller and their abdomen is a slightly [...] s The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is effective between 15 and 35°C (59 and 95°F). Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Once the

• Sustainability

  world. Our approach involves providing products and knowledge that support the transition of farmers and growers toward sustainable agricultural practices [...] offer sustainable alternatives to harmful chemicals and help reduce pollution. Fewer residues and reduced chemical usage yield significant benefits for [...] sustainability, ensuring that our contributions, progress, and impact are quantifiable, demonstrable, and transparent. Our commitment isn’t limited to our company

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  Meer from Koppert, to compare current scout sessions with previous ones. ''This facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease [...] e, and profitable. Natutec Scout provides more precise information about disease and pest populations, enabling the early detection of hotspots and targeted [...] pesticides are used at the rose and gerbera grower. Henri Volgering, Scout at Schreurs, explains: “Scouting is very important within this cultivation. This

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  solutions. We are a family business and the global market leader in developing sustainable solutions against diseases and pests for decades. We tackle these [...] nematodes , natural enemies, fungi, and bacteria. In short: natural solutions that contribute to a healthy, safe, resilient and productive crop. All this with [...] legacy of knowledge and experience to the field of Agriculture. Working together with farmers We look at the problems at hand with fresh and experienced eyes

• Sustainable Development Goals

  biodiversity conservation, and climate action. Controlling pests and diseases in the greenhouse using predatory mites and wasps; making plants more resilient [...] horticulture and agriculture. We not only fight pests and diseases, but actively improve plant health , the health of people working in horticulture and agriculture [...] finding solutions to restore and enhance ecosystems. By promoting plant resilience and biodiversity, we combat land degradation and safeguard life on land for