• About bumblebees

  the morning and later into the evening hours Bumblebees pollinate flowers through a method called 'buzz- pollination ', this will allow a bumblebee to pollinate [...] laid, the first worker bumblebees (all females) start emerging and carry out work both inside and outside the nest. Worker bees forage for both pollen

• Neoseiulus californicus

  following pests: Spider mites Neoseiulus californicus mites actively seek out and prey on various spider mite species including Two-spotted spider mite [...] other mites, thrips or pollen. Predatory mites pierce their prey and suck out the contents. When feeding on Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) [...] transparent white colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back. If the food supply

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  safe asparagus How do nematodes work? After application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey by actually hunting or ambushing prey insect. Once [...] They can also be dispersed via drip irrigation systems and be injected through a Dosatron venturi injector. As nematodes are a biological solution, thus [...] nematode. Go to the Side Effects App Frequently Asked Questions Want to find out more about beneficial nematodes ? Go to the FAQ page Committed to find the

• Tobacco whitefly

  quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting honeydew. This can have the following [...] appearance of Tobacco whitefly The tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) goes through six stages, namely egg, first, second, third and fourth larval stage (often

• Two-spotted spider mite

  mainly occur on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents. The empty dead cells become yellow, and in many plants the damage [...] mites can cause damage to leaves by piercing the plant cells and sucking out the contents. This can result in yellowing, speckling, or browning of the [...] several strategies. Firstly, it is important to maintain good plant health through regular irrigation and fertilization, as stressed plants are more susceptible

• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  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 is a hub [...] branch for home growers and small businesses. In case you missed it—we handed out some premium swag bags: handsome, sturdy canvas totes full of information [...] the taking as well, including durable scouting journals, quality pens for out in the field, and lanyards to hold bug-identifying loupes. Our slogans— Pesticide

• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  the University of Life Sciences in Warsaw, and our employees, we carried out research on the effectiveness and development of nematodes in various substrates [...] nematodes, without modifications.’ The Larvanem nematodes were introduced through the irrigation system at a dosage of 2x500 millions per hectare. ‘Most often [...] regained a dark green colour and the quality of the fruit improved and evened out. We expect good yields in the years to come.’ A Major Advantage for the Customers

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  October 4, 2018

  their job in your greenhouse! Koppert Biological Systems has just brought out a useful manual and informative poster that feature its best practices with [...] knowledge company, sharing the latest research results and accumulated advice through its more than 200 consultants worldwide, as well as sharing regular news [...] offer in the manual will ensure that our growers get the best performance out of their Natupol hives,’ says Anne Mathijssen, junior product manager. ‘We

• Spider mites and other mites

  the host plant and go through several molts, shedding their exoskeleton as they grow. Adult: When the nymphs reach maturity through a series of molts, they [...] adults. Predatory bugs and gall midges complement this activity by seeking out mite hotspots and reducing outbreaks quickly. With Koppert’s biological solutions [...] Their short life cycle also makes them particularly challenging to manage through traditional pest control methods, emphasizing the importance of integrated

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 29, 2021

  example of this. We also improve efficiency and help growers get the most out of their crops with the same inputs, or even less input. Growers get top quality [...] wants. ‘From a Koppert company point of view, reducing waste in general through using recyclable packaging, water use reduction, the use of solar panels