• Top Reasons for Using Bumblebees

  April 25, 2018

  large amounts of pollen onto the bee. In most situations, “buzz-pollination” will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically [...] Bumblebees will fly in winds of up to 40mph (64km/hr). Bumblebees pollinate flowers through a method called “buzz- pollination ”, a rapid vibrating motion which [...] typically needs to visit a flower between 7-10 times, before it is fully pollinated. Bumblebees lack the sophisticated communication system of honeybees, and are

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  predatory mites will have a ‘new look’ as of 8 July. ‘This successful biological control product containing predatory mites will have a new look that reflects [...] swirskii Swirski-Mite Plus is a trusted biological solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops [...] Manager, Tim Bossinga. ‘The material of the sachet is still the same, but the shape is more elongated and features a new design. The properties and application

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  points to the consumer, who has a romanticized notion of natural cultivation. ‘He or she thinks of the sun, the fresh air of the great outdoors, ladybirds [...] The Role of Technology in Biological Control The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes [...] already made good progress with the use of microorganisms, both in the soil and above ground. Look at the success of a product like Trianum. We are also making

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 1, 2018

  help promote strength and growth of the plant. To make a prize winning Poinsettia, Koppert Biological System has a variety of tools to help ensure the perfect [...] believe that a perfect Poinsettia starts when the plant is barely sticking out of the soil. The soil blankets the roots which are used as a highway for [...] instruments. This makes the work of the IPM consultant so versatile, interesting and sometimes complicated. The importance of a well balanced IPM program has

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  Entonem , Capsanem and Scia-Rid . The composition of the carrier material has been entirely changed with a new formulation based on 100% biodegradable formulants [...] notice the change based on the look & feel of the new formulation, except for the bags in the outer box which have a different colour now, namely green": says [...] same, is paste-like, and becomes a gel once water is added … leaves no residue … has the same efficacy! Dissolvability of Nematode Formulations in 1 Liter

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  spider mite developing resistance to a wide range of pesticides. Overview of Mite Plant Damage Larvae, nymphs and adults of two-spotted spider mites cause damage [...] . Solutions A proactive approach is important when it comes to biological pest control of two-spotted spider mites . We offer a variety of biocontrol products [...] appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural Enemies Koppert Biological Systems pioneered the development of natural enemies

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  this pest, it’s important to make regular checks of your crop. A good guideline is a weekly check of the entire crop, with particular attention paid to [...] dos and don’ts in a nutshell Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Biocontrol [...] Using sticky traps for spider mite is of little use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination hotspot in the crop, you’re

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  crop, and disposing of affected parts in a plastic bag. Focusing on plant resilience has a lot of benefits and reduces the chances of the fungus taking hold [...] all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions are unfavorable, the damage can get out of hand. To avoid this, it's important [...] stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of these dead cells. Botrytis loves soft plant parts

• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 6, 2022

  the Challenges of the Future Celebrating real food heroes Every year, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ [...] impact on soil life. In this we are a partner of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Did you know that? 95% of our food comes from soils. 18 naturally [...] Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and our wellbeing by addressing growing challenges in soil

• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach Koppert IPM app The How and Why of IPM NatuGro in strawberry Chemical [...] critical of their suppliers and the quality of the products. Dutch Poinsettia growers who export to the UK know all about this. For example, there is a zer [...] use of the flower in Christmas floral displays makes it a sustainable market, as Dutch growers produce approximately seventeen million Poinsettias a year