• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  in which bumblebees need to operate in various countries worldwide conducted over a period of 35 years, has led to a number of innovations that have now [...] crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial to protect [...] 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

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  invisible. The existence of this route into a greenhouse sometimes leads to discussions or arguments between the grower and the supplier of the plant material [...] not use chemical products with a long-lasting residual effect, it is easier for the grower to build up a population of natural enemies. Thrips infestations [...] thrips are also found on weeds in the greenhouse; a good reason to put weed control at the top of your to-do list!

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  April 16, 2019

  than on a crop without flowers. A female can lay one to two hundred eggs that hatch within a few days. At 15°C/59°F, the development from egg to adult takes [...] it takes just nine to eleven days (it varies a bit depending on the species of thrips). And under optimum conditions, a population of western flower thrips [...] damage on phalaenopsis A quick response is required if thrips are to be brought under control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no

• From Grower To Biological Pest Control Expert

  June 2, 2026

  Jeremy goes on to discuss how he, himself, made the transition from grower to biological pest control expert. He shares the interesting origins of the beneficial [...] including the significance of a simple cucumber plant. He also delves into the role of Swirski-Mite in building the company to what it is today, and Koppert’s [...] predatory mites . It’s a global market but Koppert ships beneficials from farms in California and Michigan to meet the demand of their American growers

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination [...] 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 [...] foraging activity of the bumblebees, leading to efficient pollination . Placement of hives in low temperatures During the colder months, from half November

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  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 [...] Easier Koppert 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 [...] com/user/KoppertBiological/videos . When there remember to subscribe to the channel in order to keep up with all the new videos coming soon. Currently,

• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  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 [...] and Crop Resilience Page) is a critical success factor within IPM. After all, if a plant doesn't get sick, you don't have to use any control. If you want [...] approach to be successful, you need to start by selecting strong, resilient crops and varieties. As a grower, you can also improve the resilience of crops

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

  March 3, 2023

  mite: a true all-rounder Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Ten facts about spider mites Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell A spider [...] attack can develop at lightning speed, leading to an ‘explosion.’ No need to worry! As a grower, there are ways to limit population development. Start by making [...] the spider mite can develop at a temperature between 12°C and 40°C, with the speed of growth continuously increasing to 30°C before slowing down again

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 20, 2021

  Nevertheless, we can help you get started with a few rules of thumb. Echinothrips americanus is the easiest to identify: these thrips have black and orange stripes [...] traps. In short, a busy, striped insect is probably setosus. If you find a slow, striped insect at the bottom of the crop, there is a good chance you have [...] dubious honour of a visit from americanus . Western flower and onion thrips look very similar. And relying on the colour alone doesn't provide a solution either

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies [...] Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers Aphids Aphids have become a severe problem [...] are able to reproduce asexually and are notorious virus vectors, they have quickly become one of the most threatening greenhouse pests. For a long time