• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading Providing effective shading to the top and [...] and the sides of the hive or providing an installation above the central walkway could benefit the bumblebees in high temperatures. Other cooling methods [...] temperature and sun radiation on the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in

• Quad

  placing the hives before opening the flight holes, this allows the bumblebees to calm down Protect the hives from direct sunlight and rain, and weigh down [...] workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing both colony size and pollination performance. After some weeks the colony will reach [...] maximum size and starts declining in size and pollination activity. Colony development depends on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  of bottles and paper bags. The innovative Ulti-Mite sachet, made from 100% industrial compostable foil, allows predatory mites to thrive and build strong [...] Extended release The breeding sachets function like a continuous engine, allowing predatory mites to reproduce within the sachet and gradually emerge over [...] Similar to other sachet products, the feeder mite population inside increases, creating a sustainable food source for the predatory mites to build new populations

• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  designed to extend the lifespan of the predatory insects by providing them a good home with food and humidity. In many cases, the sachet is designed to [...] trip to New England for the NECANN Boston 2025 cannabis show. It was good to get out of the greenhouses and circulate among the cannabis growers. NECANN [...] businesses, and large volume commercial enterprises. Koppert team members staffing the booth at the event included Jeremy Webber (taking the photo), Kristen

• Anthurium

  flowers on the spadix. The actual flowers on the spadix are surrounded by four stamens and they have many pistils. These flowers are both bisexual and protogynous [...] About The anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colors. However, the ‘flower’ is [...] colors and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets, red is the most popular color. Other types include the obake anthuriums which are larger than the standard

• Natutec Drone Release System

  enemies over large areas. Mode of action The Natutec Drone Release System contains a reservoir which can be filled with the product to be released. Flight parameters [...] are set depending on crop, introduction density and natural enemies. After creating the flight pattern the drone starts its flight to apply natural enemies [...] dosing pot/drum 13 litres. Range 1-10 metres, depending on height, product and circumstances. Application To be operated by trained drone pilots.

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15 o C and the closer the temperature is to this, the shorter the leaf wetness period that is required. [...] bordered by the veins, which are first yellow and then turn brown. On the underside of the leave fluffy growth appears which is first white and later turns [...] sporangia often germinate directly and the germ tubes infect the plants either through the stomata or directly by penetrating the cuticula. For germination free

• Spidex Vital Go

  sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spidex Vital Go depends on climate, crop and pest density [...] urticae ) and other Tetranychus spp., except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over [...] density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Release should be repeated biweekly if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  new crop, and so on. Not to worry – there are several ways to minimize the internal contamination risks. Spider mite occurs in hotspots, and it’s important [...] promptly as possible. If you take the right measures in these hotspots, you can prevent the infestation from spreading to the rest of your organization. It’s [...] for visitors. Spider mites are so small that they can very easily be transferred on tools, machinery, and containers. Make sure to clean such items as soon

• Grey mould

  fungus, meaning that it excretes compounds that kill the plant cells and then uses the content of the plant cells as nutrients. On the infected area, new [...] cinerea ) is part of the foot rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato the fungus causes lesions [...] wounds. These lesions may encircle the stem, so the part of the plant above the lesion wilts and dies. In vegetables and strawberry, grey mould ( Botryotinia