• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  nematode product Entonem in locations where we find a range of unusual butterflies and moths. As we only do this at an early stage, there is no secondary effect [...] the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar. The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 [...] 000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink explains, it was not enough. She is the project manager

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  found naturally in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and horticultural crops. There are various [...] for defense. When a bee stings, some venom is injected into the body through the stinger. In humans, this generates a short severe pain that then eventually [...] be taken to minimize the local reaction, especially in instances where a person has been stung in a sensitive location, such as near the eyes. As soon as

• Biopar

  Distribute the material in heaps near to the places where the flies pupate and cover with 5-10 cm of straw Make sure the material is distributed on dry places [...] stable walls or edges, or in furrows Start introduction as soon as flies can be expected Dosage The information given below is merely indicative. Tailored [...] such as (climatic) conditions and the level of infestation. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

• Protected vegetables

  pesticides, there's a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative known as biological pest control . Biological control, or biocontrol, is a natural approach [...] overview Disease control in vegetable crops Controlling diseases in vegetable crops is essential for maintaining crop health and ensuring a successful harvest [...] traps ( Horiver ) play a crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture and horticulture. Rollertraps are used in case large numbers

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  face extinction according to a recent United Nations report. "There is a world of difference between the hives we produced in 1989 and the high-tech bumblebee [...] n work on arrival. For example, in the United States, the Bombus impatiens , is the bumblebee of choice and is bred in Howell, Michigan. At that facility [...] pollinators into greenhouses since the 80s resulted in spectacular increases in yield and improved quality in tomato, soft fruits and seed production. For the

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  ‘We think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in consultation [...] decided that in spring we would start using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem . A major advantage is that the bycatch of other caterpillars is much lower [...] There are many oak trees in the forests and plantations around Doetinchem. Marc van Rijswijk is the spokesman for Buha, the implementing organization for

• About Koppert

  Biocontrol is our Nature The answers to many of today’s agricultural and environmental challenges are already out there: in nature itself. At Koppert, [...] we explore, understand, and apply these natural solutions in partnership with nature. Using natural enemies to control pests, bumblebees for pollination

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  bees to fly only when there is sufficient daylight (e.g., between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.). If the energy screen remains closed for a full day, it's better [...] Placement advice in artificially lit crops For best results, consider the following placement advice in greenhouses with artificial lighting: In regions with [...] light sources can cause confusion in their orientation. To prevent bumblebees from flying aimlessly in the crop, it is advised to turn off grow lights well

• Tomato russet mite

  time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the plant family Solanaceae may be affected to a lesser [...] Affected stems turn a rusty brown colour, and in serious cases they may snap. The fruit can also be affected, and when this happens in tomatoes, the skin [...] The first nymphal stage is a transparent white colour and about 0.1 mm long. They usually develop to the 2nd stage within a day. All life stages look

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  nymph stages in the spider mite. The adult spider mite, i.e., a mite in its fifth stage of development, can vary in color quite considerably. Adult females [...] females are half a millimeter in size, and their bodies are oval in shape. Males are smaller and narrower, with a slightly pointed back. They are also slightly [...] The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder If you put the spider mite under the microscope, you will