• Pollination checklist outdoor

  may be visited by bumblebees in addition to the target crop. You should therefore mow or cut down any flowering weeds in and around the area to be pollinated [...] positioning, wait 30 minutes before opening the little doors to give the bumblebees to time to become calm again. Transportation and shaking movements can [...] crop immediately after delivery, or a maximum of one day later, to allow the bumblebees to gather food. Position the hives evenly throughout the plot for

• New Packaging

  the switch to the new packaging will be gradual and it is expected that there will be a mixture of the two shipping methods. Our goal is to completely [...] Koppert uses to produce its bumblebee hive liners. By incorporating these, we continue and will continue to find solutions to contribute to the better health [...] years Koppert’s mission has been to contribute to better health of people and the planet. Therefore, there is no better way to accomplish this but by cutting

• Chrysopa-E

  should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Introduction rates typically range from 10-100 eggs per m 2 /release. Releases should be made preventively [...] body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea larvae are active mainly during the night. The larvae [...] Carrier None. Application Apply evenly on leaves Avoid clusters of eggs Can be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug only when

• Deltatrap

  . Crops Protected and outdoor crops. Mode of action The Deltatrap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers release [...] glue and are easy to detect, count and identify. Trapping males also aids in reducing the number of eggs laid by females as they fail to mate. Presentation [...] can easily be inspected (e.g. along the centre aisle of the greenhouse) Distribute the traps as evenly as possible over the area, in order to avoid interference

• Predatory insects

  actively seek out aphid colonies, helping to keep their populations in check. Next to aphids, lacewings also contribute to the control of mealybugs , thrips and [...] smell to locate areas with aphid infestations. Once they find aphids, ladybugs use their specialized mouthparts to consume them. Ladybugs are known to be [...] larvae, sometimes referred to as "aphid lions," are particularly effective in controlling aphids . They use their strong jaws to grasp and consume aphids

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 1, 2022

  years to control spider mite. And the battle’s being won: the predatory mite does an excellent job. One fantastic benefit of Spical is that it can be use [...] use preventatively, ready to attack the spider mite before its numbers grow to uncontrollable proportions. Ten need-to-know facts about Spical. Spical controls [...] spider mites that make webs, both in greenhouses and outdoors. The product can be used in vegetable crops (except tomatoes), cut flowers, and fruit. The predatory

• Biopar

  they will start searching for fly pupae to parasitize. After parasitism, wasps of the new generation can be expected in approximately 2-3 weeks. Pack [...] places or on dry(er) manure Place close to stable walls or edges, or in furrows Start introduction as soon as flies can be expected Dosage The information given [...] Cardboard cylinder: wood-chips. Application Distribute the material in heaps near to the places where the flies pupate and cover with 5-10 cm of straw Make sure

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug The dosage of Thripex, Thripex-V depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the [...] top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The dosage of Thripex -Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the [...] larvae try to defend themselves against an attack by a predatory mite by violently jerking their abdomens. First instar thrips larvae can be overpowered

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  August 18, 2021

  preferences. To begin with, swirskii does not like extreme cold. You can store it for a short time at 10-15 °C/50-59°F, but the eggs will not hatch. To ensure [...] develops up to 36 °C/96.8°F, it does not do well at higher temperatures. Not only does temperature play a role, but the humidity should not be too low either [...] The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii can be used in a wide range of crops, such as fruiting vegetables, soft fruits , and ornamental plants . But there

• Entomite-M

  on climate, crop, planting medium and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon [...] your situation. Environmental conditions For optimal results the medium has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum temperature [...] Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated once or twice, or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor