• 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 [...] queen will not leave it. She will be inside the nest, continuingly laying eggs and providing orders for the worker bumblebees. In late summer the queen [...] days. Honeybees are less active at low light levels Bumblebees work earlier in the morning and later into the evening hours Bumblebees pollinate flowers

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  nests. It is possible that there has been more drift during spraying in those places, which means that the nematodes are more easily blown away. In some [...] In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] management for the Municipality of Venray. ‘We use nematodes at locations in outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth

• Koppert At Cultivate 2026

  June 1, 2026

  exactly where they are needed in volume or in detail. Engineered to cut waste, it delivers an even layer of predators right where it counts. Be sure to check [...] and spider mites . On several occasions it’s been observed feeding and laying eggs when it’s cool enough in the greenhouse to see your breath. Applying [...] alone or in combination with other inputs. Biosulfur-S was formulated to be gentle on beneficial insects and respectful of natural enemies so it helps preserve

• Chrysopa-E

  conditions Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F) [...] from 10-100 eggs per m 2 /release. Releases should be made preventively or in infested areas and repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved [...] (68-82°F). Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  stings Bumblebees are found naturally in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and horticultural crops [...] once. When a honeybee tries to withdraw its stinger, it tears loose from the abdomen, taking the venom gland with it. How to prevent bumblebee stings? Bumblebees [...] generally it starts after a few hours. The swelling or itching may last for hours or even days. In some cases, the local reaction may spread somewhat; in this

• Aphipar

  Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days [...] emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first introduction. Visual effect Parasitized [...] Effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents, such as Aphidend . Storage

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  a decline in whitefly populations. Eretmocerus eremicus is particularly noted for its adaptability in varying environmental conditions and its efficiency [...] beneficial insect is used as an important biological control agent of whiteflies in agricultural and horticultural settings. Eretmocerus eremicus is used for [...] eremicus is available on cardboard strips as single species ( Ercal ) and in combination with Encarsia formosa ( Enermix ). Open package carefully inside

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  with nature, that is the guiding principle in everything we do! Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s in our DNA. Fifty years ago our founder was [...] and a great deal of experience! Growing in a sustainable manner with respect for our future generations makes it even more challenging. You are not alone: [...] was the first to introduce a natural enemy to combat spider mite in horticulture. In doing so, he laid the foundation for today’s Koppert, providing alternative

• Thripex-Plus

  Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Downloads Predatory Mites Poster Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed [...] larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period [...] as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated

• Aphidius matricariae

  and is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural [...] available in a bottle ( Aphipar-M ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction [...] optimizing their predatory impact in areas with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae plays a crucial role in controlling aphid infestations