• Natupol Excel

  such a way that the hive is exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive before opening the hive entrance, this [...] Place the hive on a horizontal platform (avoid inclination, otherwise sugar water may leak) Position the hive about 20-60 cm above the ground in the shade [...] be closed. Remove the plastic liner and the sugar water tank from the hive, then place the liner back inside. Seal the entire hive in a plastic bag, remove

• About bumblebees

  through a method called 'buzz- pollination ', this will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower [...] for the brood as well as perform maintenance jobs on the nest. As the nest continues to develop, the queen will not leave it. She will be inside the nest [...] bumblebees The natural life cycle of the bumblebee is copied under laboratory conditions at our production facilities. In this way, we provide the best conditions

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  stuck on the sticky traps. ‘No,’ he says, ‘I am more interested in seeing the trend. Is the level of whitefly infestation staying the same or is it going [...] chance of errors Lastly, the ease of use has been improved. Jan says the following on that: ‘I load the app, the map appears on the screen, and I can immediately [...] report back on his findings. The scan function made more powerful This testing is ongoing at RedStar, but Jan now has a clear conclusion about the new version:

• Next generation to lead family business Koppert

  November 18, 2021

  taking over the leadership of the company. As a family business, we are focused on the long term and think in terms of generations. We will continue to create [...] joined the board in 2018, bringing the total number to eight members, in order to transfer responsibilities in a natural way and to safeguard the valuable [...] and the perseverance of the people who believe in our mission to improve the health of people and the planet in partnership with nature. With the same

• Mealybugs and scales

  causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew. In fact, the honeydew with its sooty mould is usually [...] harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation [...] of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. A few species can

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  2 nd session will focus on soil health. When we walk on the ground, we are really walking on the roof top of another world. The amount of living organisms [...] New session on February 2 puts the spotlight on soil health To mark the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar series [...] with a passion for plants and people. Soil health The kickoff session, ‘A healthy plant feeds healthy people’ took place on December 22, and the upcoming

• Pollination checklist tomato

  n , a bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower [...] climate conditions and the influence of chemicals on the plants or flowers. Bumblebees maintain a constant temperature in the hive. If the temperature to which [...] are exposed is too high for a lengthy period, the hive and the colony may suffer damage. You should therefore position the bumblebee hive in the coolest spot

• Leaf miners

  crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development [...] belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants [...] pests. The leaf miner species that cause damage in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  effective and labor-saving. ‘The feeder mites in the sachets ensure the predatory mites have a snack on their way to their destination. The number of predatory [...] products has set a standard in the sector that is difficult to beat.’ The innovative biocontrol solution that came onto the market more than half a century ago [...] people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment. This is our contribution and the driving force

• Visit Koppert's Tropical Experts at TPIE 2025, Booth #836

  January 6, 2025

  Regular on-site visits are provided to Koppert customers free of charge. They’re the best way to get to know each client and the staff who implement the tropical [...] that remain. Located in the heartland of tropical producers for North America, TPIE is the principal trade event showcasing the latest trends in foliage [...] technical expertise. If Thrips parvispinus is a concern be sure to mention it to our staff. Koppert’s Limonica contains a predatory mite that has shown to be