• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive and optimize their pollination activity. To ensure the best performance of bumblebees [...] that there won't be any issues with the foraging activity of the bumblebees, leading to efficient pollination . Placement of hives in low temperatures During [...] Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their

• In Partnership with Nature

  January 2, 2019

  the Better Health of People and the Planet For the past 50 years Koppert’s mission has been to contribute to better health of people and the planet. Therefore [...] Howell location, with the exception of our Michigan client, we chose locations in Florida, Georgia, and California. The boxes were packaged with temperature [...] inside and outside of the boxes. Plus, we inspected the product at each destination. Moreover, the products we used such as Capsanem , Entonem , and Enermix

• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  , and also tackles spider mites and tarsonemid mite . "In comparative research in the Netherlands and other countries, Amblyseius swirskii was, and continues [...] power of Swirskii actually is. "The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly [...] introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a

• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  host plants. Larvae hatch and tunnel into the soil, feeding on seeds and roots of young plants, causing patchy emergence and crop loss. The rapid damage [...] , highlighting how it prevents the need for expensive resowing, saving growers both time and money, and sparing them the frustration of replanting. Furthermore [...] that biological control aligns perfectly with their goals of promoting sustainable agriculture, protecting the environment, and producing high-quality,

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

  June 30, 2023

  Butterflies and moths are fairly harmless insects, but their caterpillars can do a lot of damage and have a voracious appetite. Although caterpillars are only [...] egg Butterfly and moth females lay eggs, often in groups on the leaves or other parts of plants. Some species separate them; some lay a row of eggs, while [...] while others deposit them in layers. Every species has eggs with a characteristic shape, color, and pattern. The number of eggs also varies: one species lays

• Mealybugs and scales

  Coccoidea are at first sight barely recognizable as insects. The females are wingless and immobile, and covered with a hard scale (armoured scales and soft [...] first sign of the presence of this type of pest. Among ornamental crops, ferns are particularly sensitive to soft scales, as are oleanders and orchids. Armoured [...] Biological control of mealybugs and scales Mealybugs and scale insects are persistent pests that feed on plant sap, weakening crops and producing honeydew

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  thrips, whiteflies and other small insects and mites. It feeds on all larval stages of thrips and has a big appetite compared to other predatory mites . [...] Thrips are one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability [...] growth, and flower damage. Moreover, their role as virus vectors (e.g., TSWV) increases the risk profile of infestations, making early intervention and IPM

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  improve and escalate the production, safe transportation and optimal application of our predatory mite products worldwide. The quality and vitality of our [...] health of people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment. This is our contribution and the driving [...] their needs with mutual understanding and support. It has resulted in a huge quantity of knowledge and expertise that we share willingly with our customers

• Designed with growers in mind

  February 22, 2023

  product branding and packaging. Starting with our beneficial insects and predatory mites , and followed by additional product ranges each month. The new [...] a recognizable look and feel across the entire product portfolio. It reflects our connectivity with nature and the high quality of our products. The beautiful [...] mind. We are dedicated to helping growers support, protect and strengthen their crops with an integrated system of natural solutions. That's why we included

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  May 30, 2022

  production and quality. Spring has arrived in the northern hemisphere, with bees, butterflies and other pollinators becoming more active. Along with many other [...] Biological Systems Blueberries and bio-stimulants are a strong combination, especially during the spring, when plants are flowering, and pollination is taking place: [...] pollinators to initiate the production of berries. But is it only pollinators that are important, or are there other factors to take into consideration? First