• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  pollination . Placement of hives in low temperatures During the colder months, from half November until half of February, strategic hive placement becomes even

• AmericanHort Community Connector Roundtable: Managing Pests, Diseases & Weeds

  February 28, 2025

  ornamental horticulture from production through sales fuels her passion for mentoring growers of all ages as they transition away from conventional to more [...] Connector Roundtable: Managing Pests, Diseases & Weeds on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM (EST). This interactive and ornamentals community-focused

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  direct insight into scout results allows consultants, such as Wim van der Meer from Koppert, to compare current scout sessions with previous ones. ''This facilitates

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  turn brown to black within days. Lay eggs across the plant; eggs transition from yellow-green to brown. Fourth instar (pupa) Oval, white case with wax threads [...] with a visible red-eyed adult. Adults Larger, whiter, triangular appearance from above. Smaller, yellower, elongated appearance with a gap in the wings. Whitefly

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  stick, a spider nest, and a curious boy exploring the Andalusian countryside. From a young age, Jose Eduardo Belda (Innovation Manager Southern Europe) was [...] shift in mentality in Almeria.” Scaling up: strawberries, citrus, and beyond From greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to [...] in the region. Behind these successes is a solid foundation of research. From lab screenings to experimental greenhouses and full-scale commercial trials

• Sustainable Development Goals

  research and development endeavors yield groundbreaking discoveries, ranging from natural pest control to advanced monitoring technologies, thereby driving

• Orius insidiosus

  first thrips are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.5-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  lophanthae goes through 4 larval stages, followed by a pupal stage. Adults emerge from the pupa. Total egg-adult development takes around 29 days at 25ºC, and 25 [...] Rhyzobius lophanthae into the crop? The optimum temperature is around 25°C. From 18°C on they are active predators. Maximum temperature is not known, at 30°C [...] armoured scales are detected in the crop • Introduction rates typically range from 500-3000 per ha/release in outdoor crops. Releases should be repeated once

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m2/release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  these products has been quite challenging for Chula Brand, since we went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was