• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  February 9, 2024

  the fruit and vegetable product presents the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides [...] reach the end of their cycle with a high level of plant health and vigor so that the harvesting machine can work well. 'With the introduction of mechanical [...] Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners of the company Sociedade Agrícola

• Nature's Perfect Pollinator

  yields and tangible pollination cost savings. Diversifying your pollinator approach is an astute strategy for a richer and more cost-effective harvest [...] disease-free and safe for the natural outside environment. Additionally, we work and partner with the USDA, the Michigan Department of Ag¬riculture and Rural [...] producer of pollinators in the world. Our well-established operations and supply chain are fine-tuned to meet the highest standards of quality and reliability

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  elongated and features a new design. The properties and application remain unchanged, and recent tests with the new packaging show that the emergence of mites [...] swirskii Swirski-Mite Plus is a trusted biological solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide [...] 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

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  range of unusual butterflies and moths. As we only do this at an early stage, there is no secondary effect on other caterpillars . We’ve treated a total of [...] The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] manager of the oak processionary caterpillar for the Municipality of Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s nematode product Entonem in locations where we find a range

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 25, 2025

  the very start of the season. Jeremy Webber rose through several New England production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial [...] wholesale nursery. He’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles, using both traditional pest treatments and innovative biocontrols, [...] Hemiptera USA - distributors Crop Monitoring and Scouting What is Biological Control? Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Koppert’s national

• Greenhouse crop pollination

  production shelf life and quality. Natural pollination contributes to year-round cultivation of crops and supporting a more stable and sustainable agricultural [...] in-depth knowledge of pollinators and their behavior. Our team of experts is dedicated to creating sustainable pollination systems that mimic and enhance the [...] are carefully selected, reared, and delivered to growers all around the world, providing a constant and abundant supply of skilled pollinators.

• Microflora SA

  formulated to amend the soil in food crops and ornamental plants. It consists of a liquid formulation consortium of natural rhizobacteria. Microflora SA is [...] availability of plant nutrients through the root system. Microflora SA is recommended for production in agriculture, greenhouses, nurseries and hydroponic [...] therefore effects will be more pronounced if it is present as early in the crop’s life as possible. Availability Microflora SA is registered and/or available

• Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert

  May 18, 2026

  are being adopted by growers, and the evolution toward Integrated Plant Health (IPH). To highlight the effectiveness of a proactive approach, she recounts [...] cultivation, and markets to growers and industry professionals worldwide through its online site. The article appears in the May 4th, 2026 issue of the platform’s [...] compatibility between chemical and biological inputs being a critical factor in the shift. Heidi explores the nature of the adoption curve—the rate at

• Keep Them Cool!

  July 16, 2018

  ‘The effect of the outside temperature on the hive can be great however. A well visible, shady location near the ground in amongst the crop can make a [...] hottest times of the day and allow them to pollinate in the early morning and evening. As long as the flowers are open and receptive, pollination can take place [...] a difference of 4-15°C / 39.2-59°F in the hive. This can ensure longer pollinations hours and prevent damage to the hive.’ Hive location makes the difference

• About bumblebees

  through a method called 'buzz- pollination ', this will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower [...] amount of flower visits and large transfer of pollen. Bumblebee pollination result is increased yield , better formed fruit , quality produce and faster [...] Effective pollinators Bumblebees are known to be easy, efficient and reliable pollinators. These are the benefits of bumblebees: Bumblebees provide maximum