• About bumblebees

  bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower between 7-10 times, before it is fully pollinated Bumblebees [...] start foraging for pollen and nectar, as well as search for a suitable nest site. Once a nest is chosen, she will start laying eggs to build her own colony [...] forage for both pollen and nectar to provide resources for the brood as well as perform maintenance jobs on the nest. As the nest continues to develop

• Amblyseius swirskii

  not need to feed. The nymphs are larger than the larvae, have eight legs, and are a whitish yellow colour. Adult mites have eight legs, are a translucent [...] almost lucent whitish to opaque white or yellow. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in the crop. Best conditions for use of Amblyseius [...] translucent white in colour, and have a flat, elongated body. They are roughly 0.4 mm in length. Males are smaller than females. The mites are very mobile and

• Spidex Vital Trial Results

  This was carried out head to head with “regular” Spidex females and conformed to the standard used in the industry for 5 days in a row. Results: The graph [...] “regular” first needs to get its energy from spider mites in the field to develop the eggs. Because they start depositing eggs directly, they have an improved ability [...] and stages of spider mites consumed, but in general takes 1 to 2 days. This change of colour therefore is a great visual confirmation that Spidex is on

• Mealybugs and scales

  are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest [...] rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the [...] the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable loss of value. Soft

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  it stops eating and looks for a suitable place to pupate, the process by which it uses its silk glands to make a cocoon out of threads. The cocoon may [...] be in a corner where leaves overlap or in other places. The leaf rollers use a leaf to conceal themselves and pupate. Caterpillars don’t always have to [...] butterfly first looks for a suitable place to attach itself to, and then it unfolds its wings. With barely perceptible movements of the abdomen, the butterfly

• BACILIRID_SDS_v1.0.pdf

  breathe dust. This product is not combustible in the form in which it is shipped by the manufacturer but may form a combustible dust though downstream activities [...] S & WORKERS must refer to the Product Label and Directions for Use attached to the product for Agricultural Use Requirements in accordance with the EPA [...] and processing equipment) are designed in a manner to prevent the escape of dust into the work area (i.e., there is no leakage from the equipment). Use

• Sportnem-T

  ity Pesticides can have (in)direct effects on biological solutions As a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank [...] Sportnem-T can be used for biological control of crane fly larvae, Noctuids, mole crickets and caterpillars in lawns. It is effective in a wide temperature range [...] infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid degradation. Pack size 2,500 million

• Natural Enemies, Now a Division of Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.

  June 27, 2019

  blossomed into a leader in its field. Therefore, there was a natural merger as the two companies both strongly believe in using biocontrol products to reduce chemicals [...] the Koppert supply chain, our goal will be to take what they have developed and work jointly to expand it,” Ryan Hill, General Manager of Koppert USA. Ryan [...] leader in chemical-free pest management in commercial cannabis cultivation. Howell, MI. July 1, 2019– Koppert Biological Systems, Inc. is thrilled to announce

• Koppert appoints Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer

  April 28, 2026

  phase in Koppert’s development, focused on further strengthening its global position, accelerating its growth plans, and continuing to build on its strong [...] authentic commitment to helping growers worldwide. I see tremendous opportunities to strengthen our competitive position while staying true to our mission of [...] Koppert, interim CEO, says: “We are very pleased to welcome Hans to Koppert. He brings valuable experience and a fresh perspective, while also understanding

• Time For A Tune Up

  March 2, 2026

  that’s the way it should be. You trust us to create a custom Koppert BioSolution that works and it does, because it’s built by growers, for growers, using [...] . If you’re unhappy with your IPM program and looking for solutions, it’s a good time to call in the experts. Koppert’s Technical Consultant team knows [...] parts—not just bios, but all the pesticides as well—and how those parts fit together to make a program work. They’re like a pit crew for a Formula One race