• FytoFert S FPL

  upright and keep tightly closed when not in use. Shake vigorously to re-suspend contents immediately prior to addition in water. DISPOSAL: Do not re-use containers [...] May cause slight eye irritation, skin sensitization or allergic reactions in sensitive persons. PRECAUTIONS: May irritate eyes. Avoid breathing spray [...] loosen clothing. Oxygen or artificial respiration if there is difficulty in breathing. Seek medical advice after significant exposure. Treat symptomatically

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  that are bound to turn up in strawberry cultivation. So how can you keep them at bay? Don’t panic: there are various natural enemies that are ready to [...] mite population. The predatory mites’ strength lies in how these two beneficials work together. In outdoor crops only the curative treatment with Spidex [...] predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus . The younger stages of the spider mite are in particular danger if this predatory mite is on the prowl. The predatory mite

• Koppert bumblebee hives: fresh look, trusted quality

  June 19, 2023

  observations, and we greatly value their role in communicating the challenges they face. In collaboration with nature, we strive to find solutions for today's [...] national authorities. Our success lies in tracing and safeguarding the entire distribution chain. Distributing bumblebees in different climates presents challenges [...] colonies are handled with care and stored appropriately in diverse climatic zones, ensuring they arrive in optimal health for effective pollination. Best practices

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  become one of the most threatening greenhouse pests. For a long time, in crops where natural enemies had been released against other pests, aphids could be [...] effective as preventative measures, as well as, controls in heavily infested areas. For extra support in heavily infested areas, Koppert produces several products [...] supplemental products are designed to work in conjunction with both Aphipar and Ervipar and allow for control in varying crops and climates. Monitor Your

• Operation Mealybug

  August 10, 2021

  resulting in greatly reduced harvests. Their protective waxy coating makes mealybugs difficult to control with chemicals, particularly in dense crops [...] re-emerge with a vengeance shortly afterwards. One particularly effective natural enemy in the fight against the mealybug is the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus [...] prey, but are not guaranteed to remain in the same spot where they were applied. Koppert therefore now supplies them in the larval stage, under the product

• 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 [...] the body through the stinger. In humans, this generates a short severe pain that then eventually fades away. Occasionally (in approximately 1% of cases), [...] swelling or itching may last for hours or even days. In some cases, the local reaction may spread somewhat; in this case it usually takes longer for the symptoms

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  insects. Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in scale cover. What is the life cycle of Rhyzobius [...] used? Rhyzobug can be used in both greenhouse and outdoor crops, whenever armoured scale insects are present. Experiences in citrus, grapes, mango, kiwi [...] first armoured scales are detected in the crop • Introduction rates typically range from 500-3000 per ha/release in outdoor crops. Releases should be repeated

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  food production systems to ease the pressure on our natural environment and other finite resources? In the search for answers, Koppert Biological Systems [...] United Nations in 1979. It is the day on which international attention is paid to sufficient, nutritious and safe food for everyone. In September 2015 [...] global pandemic and changing climate, crop resilience has become a vital factor in our struggle to produce food with shrinking resources. The ever-present question

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  August 18, 2021

  the thrips population in the greenhouse will develop explosively. The western flower thrips , for example, doubles its population in four days . So there's [...] there's no time to lose! 8. Thrips has an additional weapon in its arsenal: the pupae are often in the soil. This stage can be tackled with parasitic nematodes [...] don't like the cold and will rest in a hidden place at low temperatures. 10. The good thing is that you're not alone in the fight against thrips, as predatory

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  August 18, 2021

  open-field crops. Each Quad contains four large bumblebee colonies enclosed in a weather-resistant outer unit. Quad units are designed with the appropriate [...] equipped with “bee-home” doors which allows growers to collect the workers in the unit and safely remove the bees from the field when chemical applications [...] available to answer any questions on general pollination or use of the QUAD units. In which crops can Quad bumblebees be used? Blueberry Apple Blackberry Cucumber