• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  sure the hives are not overheated by the lamps and other means, or by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more [...] pollination. The sun activates the bumblebees 09:00 08:00 Keep the hives closed during one day of snowfall. If possible, remove the snow from the roof. 07:00 [...] you can place them lower in the greenhouse. 13:00 Vertical placement will have a negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees

• Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

  August 18, 2021

  We end the year with thorough preparation for the new season. More than ever before, a good start to the season is half the battle. The end of the crop rotation [...] system. This is why the new season actually starts at the end of the current cultivation cycle. During the last six weeks before the harvest it is time to [...] e product. The end of the growing cycle is the time for more radical solutions, so you can start the new season with a clean slate and the circle is complete

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  creates a better environment for the predatory mite to build up its population. The superior quality of the foil ensures the breeding system is better protected [...] crop. Fully compostable The new Spical Ulti-Mite sachets can be disposed of together with the crop waste. The sachet is made of a newly-developed foil that [...] even more robust. Launch of Spical Ulti-Mite at the IFTF Spical Ulti-Mite will be launched in innovative style at the IFTF, the International Floriculture

• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  One Pillar of Koppert's Mission for a Sustainable Future. Following the success of an earlier collaboration in Kenya in March this year in which CABI ( [...] promoting the benefits of Plantwise plant doctors and the use of biological controls as part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Supporting the establishment [...] local farmers. Other key areas of intended collaboration between CABI and Koppert as part of the MoU are: The creation of new biological control products

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  some patience. The same applies to the use of Swirski-Mite , which contains the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii . The predatory mites in Swirski-Mite [...] notice adult pests in the beginning, even when the natural enemies are working hard to contain the problem. So you may still see the adult whitefly happily [...] only eat insects that are in their early phase. For whitefly , these are the fresh eggs and the youngest larvae; for thrips , the first and second larval

• Unprecedented Journey for Future Leaders

  July 24, 2018

  leaders from the Netherlands. In addition, participants will need to work out their own vision on the future of horticulture and the role of their own company [...] from around the globe, with a minimum of 5 years working experience in a leading position within a future proof producer of ornamentals . The working language [...] and by the end of August, 12-15 managers are selected to be part of this first edition. Participation to the Pro Manager Master Course is free of charge

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 15, 2024

  programs. Jeremy works with experienced teams in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern integrated pest management [...] from Jeremy’s article in the 2024 GrowerTalks BioSolutions Guide . Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing [...] experience in the industry, as a grower and as a trusted biocontrol advisor. He’s worked with greenhouses of all sizes, growing a wide range of crops—edibles

• Koppert Experts To Appear At Cultivate ’25

  June 25, 2025

  Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative strategies to the topic of managing some of the most troubling pests in garden [...] are well versed in fall crops. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts of the day regarding [...] one of the leading horticulture events in North America, providing a wide range of opportunities to explore and network with industry colleagues. In Cultivate’s

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 12, 2021

  ‘make’ new mites in large numbers, as the mites are reproducing all the time and enter the crop. The situation can sometimes get out of hand, massively [...] has a range of benefits: Any type of chemical spraying results in crop damage, which you can avoid by being conservative with the number of spraying ap [...] . If you use the product before finding traces of spider mite, you can be sure that Spical will waste no time getting to work in case of an emergency.

• Biosulfur S MSDS

  identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Relevant identified uses - Fertilizer 1.3 - Details of the supplier of the safety data [...] it is recommended to check the resistance to chemicals of the protective gloves mentioned above together with the supplier of these gloves. - Barrier creams [...] (EC) No. 2020/878 BioSulfur S SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1 - Product identifier Trade name/d