• Manual Wireless Beehome

  the transmitter to a pole along the aisle in a central area in the greenhouse. The transmitter has a range of approximately 100 metres in both directions [...] receiver on a bumblebee hive. 4.3 Using the Wireless BeeHome for the first time Transmitter When using the Wireless BeeHome for the first time, you must [...] and mains system in the country in question). In addition to this, we supply receivers with a normal hive door and transmitters with a modified (‘queen

• Natutec Airobreez

  accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Airobreez can be stored in the supplied case. Always store the batteries in the chargers when not in use. Recommended [...] Use the Airobreez for the distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airobreez can be used for both full-field distribution and for specific hot spots [...] shoulder Select the right blowing speed and start walking in a constant pace Hold blower at a 90-degree angle to ensure optimal crop coverage Download manual

• 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 [...] queen awakens. She will 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 [...] providing orders for the worker bumblebees. In late summer the queen will start producing new queens and males (drones) in order for the colony to reproduce

• Aphidend

  control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] Aphids in Soft Fruits Recommended for you Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine Aphidoletes aphidimyza Predatory insects The top ten pests in roses [...] fiber. Application Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  sufficient shade for the hive by positioning it in the shadow of the crop or providing additional cover. Read more about bumblebees in heat here. Hive [...] You can achieve this by placing the hive on a crate or stack of stones. Additionally, remove any flowering weeds in and around the pollination area, as bumblebees [...] protection Safeguard the hive against strong winds by placing it in a sheltered spot or securing it in place with weights or other stabilizing measures. Chemical

• Koppert bumblebee hives: fresh look, trusted quality

  June 19, 2023

  that Koppert bumblebees have always been known for. For many growers good pollination is essential to ensure a high quality harvest. With more than 35 years [...] the bumblebees, the logistic chain, and growers' needs, making sure growers can depend on our solutions for maximum crop pollination. Dedicated to quality [...] handled with care and stored appropriately in diverse climatic zones, ensuring they arrive in optimal health for effective pollination. Best practices and

• Powdery mildew

  stomata on the underside of the leaf. On the upper side, yellow spots are noticeable. In case of a severe epidemic, the fluffy colonies also appear on the [...] found yet for all powdery mildew fungi and especially in greenhouse crops they don’t play a role in the epidemics. Fungal spores germinate on the leaf surface [...] explode when in contact with water for no more than a few hours. Powdery mildew spores, either ascospores or conidia, don’t need nutrients or water for germination

• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  Wilco Remijn, recognizing the need for effective pest control, turned to Koppert's beneficial nematodes, a solution approved for organic farming. Witnessing [...] been necessary. Beneficial nematodes offer a strategic advantage in the control of bean seed fly. They search for and penetrate Delia platura larvae and release [...] cost-effectiveness, highlighting how it prevents the need for expensive resowing, saving growers both time and money, and sparing them the frustration of replanting

• Limonica

  control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be [...] effectively across a wide range of temperatures. It remains active and able to predate and reproduce in both cooler and warmer conditions. For further information

• Diglyphus isaea

  Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Diglyphus [...] Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of [...] Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological