• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 19, 2021

  probably setosus. If you find a slow, striped insect at the bottom of the crop, there is a good chance you have the dubious honour of a visit from americanus [...] The latter is often found in groups low in the crop, and you will almost never find them on the sticky traps. In short, a busy, striped insect is probably [...] determining the exact identity of the intruder. Because specific knowledge and expertise is a must, only an expert can provide a definitive answer. Nevertheless

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate on [...] pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning temperature needs to rise quickly to reach the minimum 24-hour temperature of 15 ºC for [...] challenges in surviving the cold conditions to maintain their productivity. We understand the importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive

• Natupol Excel

  conditions Keep hives in a well ventilated environment, out of direct sunlight. Hygiene Never move a hive from one greenhouse to another Remove bumblebee [...] Natupol Excel is developed for crops with a high amount of flowers per m² (35-60 flowers) per week, and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer [...] (<10 hours light) position the hive near the top of plants, in such a way that the hive is exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry [...] advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool spot. There are various methods available for growers to do so: Right placement [...] The study of climatic and environmental conditions in which bumblebees need to operate in various countries worldwide conducted over a period of 35 years

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 1, 2023

  you decide to use Swirski-Mite to combat thrips and whitefly , it's important to ensure that the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mites can do their job optimally [...] predatory mites in breeding bags for prevention and a long-term approach. Keep track of the effects, and learn as you go. Learn about the biology of pests and [...] result. Do's If you can, apply Swirski-Mite as soon as it arrives at your company, preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15

• The How and Why of IPM

  August 18, 2021

  the natural enemies are of crucial importance. There's actually a kind of triangular relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive [...] problems do occur in spite of this, you can solve them using natural enemies. It's often even better to have the natural enemies on stand-by in the crop [...] (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

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  Innovation in action Koppert’s predatory mite, Swirski-Mite , quickly proved to be a game-changer. “ It worked against both thrips and whitefly - two of our biggest [...] could act quickly—test, reproduce, and deliver a solution in time .” Staying ahead in a globalized world In today’s interconnected world, pests travel faster [...] agriculture in Almeria. ” The switch wasn’t just about replacing chemicals - it was about a mindset shift. Growers began to understand that working with nature

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

  June 5, 2019

  tolerate a very low level of pests – too little for Amblyseius swirskii to eat its fill and produce enough offspring. As such, you would always have to use [...] used to. When using chemical products, you immediately see fewer pests and damage, but IPM requires some patience. The same applies to the use of Swirski-Mite [...] means that you may still notice adult pests in the beginning, even when the natural enemies are working hard to contain the problem. So you may still see

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  there remember to subscribe to the channel in order to keep up with all the new videos coming soon. Currently, the videos are available in English and Dutch [...] used as a 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 [...] Koppert to be the leader in biological pest control and finding other sustainable methods for agriculture and horticulture to better the health of people

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years and will exceed the 9 billion mark by the year 2050. It is a great challenge to be able to provide all [...] which to pass on the earth to future generations. Driven by Health To be able to realize sustainable health for humans and crops alike, it is necessary to think [...] diminishes the biodiversity. In our view, the present production systems are coming to an end. This is why we have to go back to the basic principles and exercise