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How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

Knowing & recognizing

company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The need for knowledge [...] growers’ guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle [...] lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up

When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

How to protect bumblebees in cold

ºC for optimal plant development. When your crop is healthy and the average 24-hour temperature is at least 15 ºC, you can ensure that there won't be any [...] : Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring they catch the morning sun. Make sure the hive is in a sheltered [...] consider using netting whenever possible, or you can temporarily collect the worker bees in the hive for a short period using our Wireless Beehome System

The How and Why of IPM

How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

Michiel's primary challenge is the Delia antiqua , female onion flies lay their eggs near the base of onion plants. Hatching from the eggs, the larvae crawl behind [...] Onions are a common crop worldwide, but their cultivation is often challenged by onion fly ( Delia antiqua ). The larvae of the onion fly can cause significant [...] are using beneficial nematodes as a crucial biological control solution. Michiel Bouma, an onion grower in Rutten (NL), is one such grower who has witnessed

How to protect bumblebees from heat

it is crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial [...] maintain a temperature of 28°C inside the hive in any environmental conditions. Above 28°C the pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused [...] be reduced if the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended humidity range is 60-75%. Due to better air

Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

The Koppert scout-app