• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  conditions in a greenhouse or on a field as conditions cannot be regulated. When an Ulti-Mite sachet, for example, is left on a dry, bare soil bed, it does [...] launched its first high-tech foil sachets which carry the information that they are ‘industrially compostable’, but what does this really mean? What is the Ulti-Mite [...] compostable? ´Biodegradable´ involves a process during which microorganisms that are available in the environment (e.g. bacteria or fungi) convert materials into

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  worry! As a grower, there are ways to limit population development. Start by making sure that you have enough natural enemies on standby. In some cases, [...] natural enemies also has a good inhibiting effect on population development. The predatory mites , which are the basis for the products Spidex or Spical ,

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  Or not... How many adult thrips or larvae you can tolerate in your crop depends on the type of crop. For example, if you find three thrips on the sticky [...] occidentalis on a leaf Thrips can cause major damage - that's nothing new. This does mean that you need to detect thrips in good time. Sticky traps are a useful [...] greenhouse, and for good reason: they are a proven means of monitoring the development of infestations. They are an essential element in Integrated Pest

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the pollinator and the plant, and the interactions [...] the effects of high temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact of temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees [...] interactions between them? Koppert’s White Paper on Plant-pollinator interactions in high temperatures – written in collaboration with experts in the field

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  Biological Systems has launched 47 new How-to-Use product videos with many more to follow. These are now available on Koppert's YouTube channel, https://www [...] Currently, the videos are available in English and Dutch subtitles with additional languges coming in the near future. These videos are to showcase that using [...] great tool for growers to stay up to date on any videos that help understand Koppert's products in detail. There are also great videos to understand what fuels

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  impact of climate on pollination and colony quality is also time-sensitive. The longer unfavorable conditions persist, the greater the impact on the bumblebees [...] pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination activities, rather than regulating the hive's internal climate [...] half of February, strategic hive placement becomes even more critical. Here are some key tips to ensure bumblebee colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  it in a cool spot. There are various methods available for growers to do so: Right placement Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can [...] Above 28°C the pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused on cooling the hive. Above 32°C pollination may stop due to damage to the hive [...] temperatures The effects of the environmental temperature and sun radiation on the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the

• The How and Why of IPM

  August 18, 2021

  knowledge of diseases and pests on the one hand and the natural enemies on the other. You also have to continuously monitor how both aspects develop in your [...] (IPM) is a term we see everywhere today. But what does it mean, exactly? And how do you apply this method successfully? We'll tell you what you need to know [...] mutual relationships between crops, their attackers, and the natural enemies are of crucial importance. There's actually a kind of triangular relationship

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  August 18, 2021

  Sometimes you need to focus on the top or on the older leaves or flowers. In some cases, it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves, and in [...] know whether there are enough beneficials present. Rinse samples are also a good method. Read these articles for more information on Horiver and Koppert [...] whether the beneficials feel at home and are reproducing or not. Monitoring – systematically keeping track of how the situation is developing – is therefore

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  December 21, 2021

  thrips starts off low down in the crop, on the underside of leaves near the veins. These thrips are also found on weeds in the greenhouse; a good reason [...] Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips definitely count as 'unwelcome guests,' but it's not always easy to find out how the pest got into the greenhouse [...] Generally speaking, there are three 'routes' that thrips take when getting into a crop: 1. They were already there Thrips are experts at hide-and-seek -