• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  system. Assimilation lamps emit a lot of red light; a color that bumblebees cannot see. If there is little [...] in order to find their way around. That is not easy: finding the hive takes a lot of time and the bumblebees are almost literally in the dark. This means [...] favorable light conditions. You can therefore prevent them losing their way as a result of the assimilation lighting in the greenhouse, and thus optimize

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  May 2, 2018

  growers the ability to produce a crop that has been treated with limited amounts of pesticides and is safe [...] . If hotspots of spider mites occur there is a third option for control of this aggressive [...] of the pest before it occurs. Aphid and thrips control is accomplished primarily

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 8, 2018

  mite Phytoseiulus persimilis back in 1967, the company has grown to become a multinational with an annual turnover of 190 million euros and 1,200 employees [...] of crops and enrich the biodiversity and nutrient content of the soil. The [...] and horticulture.’ The company says the use of chemical crop protection can be

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  you need to detect thrips in good time. Sticky traps are a useful tool in monitoring the development of infestations. Regular scouting [...] almost every greenhouse, and for good reason: they are a proven means of monitoring the development of [...] will have been developing for quite some time already. At high temperatures, a week and a half passes between the hatching of an egg and the adult insect

• Keep Them Cool!

  July 16, 2018

  pollination work. ‘We go a long way to ensure that growers have the best colonies of pollinators and [...] fresh air and keeps humidity at the right level. A protective layer in the bottom of the [...] practice is to help the colonies to keep cool during the hottest times of the day and allow them to pollinate in the early morning and evening. As

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  April 16, 2019

  greenhouse. Other factors also play a role, such as humidity and the type of crop. An additional point is that [...] about 40 days. At 30 °C/86°F, it takes just nine to eleven days (it varies a bit depending on the species of thrips). And under optimum conditions, a [...] Thrips are extremely tenacious and demand a great deal of determination from growers. If you're too late,

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  that proper pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and [...] in the plant, the setting may be poor. Growing in warm climates opens up a whole set of problems that can affect yield and quality. Management of [...] Paper also provides a useful ‘summary of actions to protect both plants and pollinators in high

• New Look Sachet for Spical-Plus

  June 18, 2020

  the biocontrol of destructive spider mites . The new sachet is slimmer and trimmer than the [...] and application of the new Spical -Plus sachet remain the same. The sachet itself acts as a rearing system for the slow release of predatory mites over a period of 4

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  . The existence of this route into a greenhouse sometimes leads to discussions or arguments [...] population of natural enemies. Thrips infestations often start along paths and in warm [...] ; a good reason to put weed control at the top of your to-do list!

• Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality

  February 6, 2023

  Our new packaging also includes several new practical features. A range of supportive colors makes each product easily recognizable. In addition, barcodes enable scanning and traceability throughout the logistics chain. While a QR code helps navigate [...] and strengthen their crops with an integrated system of natural solutions. We