• Keep Them Cool!

  August 10, 2021

  such a way that the bumblebees are able to influence the microclimate in the hive in the most efficient way. The hive itself protects the colony against [...] controlling the hive’s micro-climate. It gives them more time for pollination,’ says Remco Huvermann. ‘The effect of the outside temperature on the hive can [...] n throughout the hive. This allows for adequate fresh air and keeps humidity at the right level. A protective layer in the bottom of the Natupol box acts

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  finds place in a natural environment and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example, an apple on the side of the road or a tomato in the green waste [...] researched. The sachet quality is not only important for the time that it is being used by our customer in the crop, it also plays a role in the total production [...] too fast during the development phase of the predatory mites, the quality of the Ulti-Mite sachet drops below specs and won`t produce the projected number

• Ercal

  January 1, 1970

  distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions For optimal efficacy the 24 hour average greenhouse [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Ercal depends

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  exert pressure on thrips populations before they peak. The potential of Limonica against other thrips Although most data currently focuses on T. parvispinus [...] dorsalis : Known 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 [...] limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on S. dorsalis larvae A. limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on S. dorsalis larvae Key advantages of Limonica

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  November 13, 2022

  emerging from the sachets make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to [...] hotspots no chance The innovative rearing system created by the sachets of Spidex Vital Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse [...] break out further and the hotspots are eventually completely eradicated. Spidex Vital Plus works well on all life stages of the two-spotted spider mite

• BioSolutions_for_Red_Headed_Flea_Beetle.pdf

  January 1, 1970

  Break the Cycle: Target the Larvae Foliage riddled with shotgun holes is the signature Solutions targeting only the adult flea beetle damage of the redheaded [...] it’s time Target the Achilles’ heel of the redheaded flea beetle by to act. Although the damage may be minor now, many attacking the unarmored larvae [...] dissolve the pests from inside. Isarid™ Isarid™ is beneficial fungi that lie in wait for the larvae. Once in contact, spores activate and disrupt the internal

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  hiding places as promptly as possible. If you take the right measures in these hotspots, you can prevent the infestation from spreading to the rest of [...] an older crop contaminates a new crop, and so on. Not to worry – there are several ways to minimize the internal contamination risks. Spider mite occurs [...] organization. It’s only likely to be a real challenge when the infestation is really bad. However, the following guidelines can take you a long way: Under no

• Free Webinar series; Implementing Plant Empowerment

  May 19, 2020

  and 3pm (Netherlands Time). For the US, Eastern Time Zone, 3am and 9am. The other webinars follow in the next three weeks on Wednesdays. Registration is [...] growth conditions. The authors of the book will give the first webinar. They explain the basic principles. Following topics discussed are, for example: screening [...] Plant Empowerment the road map to sustainable horticulture. The theory of Plant Empowerment is described in the book; Plant Empowerment, the basic principles

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  January 1, 1970

  distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic wasp Aphelinus [...] the antennae. She turns herself around, curls up the wing tips, and will try to pierce the aphid in the abdomen with her long ovipositor. The ovipositor [...] without laying an egg. The small aphids are used for host feeding while the larger individuals are parasitized. The control of the aphids is due to host

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  January 1, 1970

  to feed on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends on the predator and prey populations, the sex and age of the predator, and the temperature [...] use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction [...] feeds on all stages of spider mites , but has a preference for eggs. The predatory mites pierce the prey with their mouthparts and suck out the contents