• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  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 [...] 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

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  the cold conditions to maintain their productivity. We understand the importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive and optimize [...] pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination [...] will remain inside or 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

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  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 what [...] 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,

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  production costs. For this reason, the increased harvest cycle, better fruit quality and a safe environment for workers contribute significantly to a profitable [...] diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according to region and production conditions. [...] pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  with few adverse effects on biological controls. However, due to increased resistance to pesticides, biological control is becoming the preferred method [...] areas. For extra support in heavily infested areas, Koppert produces several products for added control. These supplemental products are designed to work [...] Aphipar and Ervipar and allow for control in varying crops and climates. Monitor Your Crop! For biological pest control to succeed, crop monitoring is essential

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 5, 2024

  We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our [...] during the years. Pests were increasingly resistant to chemical agents, so growers were actively seeking alternative solutions for pests and diseases. At the [...] imposed higher requirements for stricter control of chemical residues on fruit and vegetables. This forced growers to look for safe solutions, and we were

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  at the same time. It’s very difficult to slot them into an integrated system while the grower has to increasingly rely on integrated solutions. Unfortunately [...] extremely resistant to pesticides, more and more growers are moving over to biological crop protection . "Alongside the species we’re used to seeing in strawberries [...] per square metre to keep the thrips under control." He emphasizes the importance of Horiver yellow and how its use can help growers to see whether or not

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  health To mark the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’ in December to highlight [...] and health for people and their animals. Not to mention that you have an environmental marketing story that consumers like, and food they want to eat. This [...] economic incentives for producers and produce crops that are inherently resistant to possible infections, eliminating the need for pesticides. They produce

• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  stage for the plants, as the larvae feed extensively. Once the initial host plants are damaged, the larvae move from one plant to another, increasing the [...] fly can cause significant damage to the roots and bulbs of onions and related plants, sometimes even killing seedlings. To combat this threat, growers are [...] even become unsuitable for sale. Therefore, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies must be proactive and effective due to the rapid onset of damage

• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  plant doesn't get sick, you don't have to use any control. If you want your IPM approach to be successful, you need to start by selecting strong, resilient [...] today. But what does it mean, exactly? And how do you apply this method successfully? We'll tell you what you need to know! The main idea behind IPM is that [...] , well-considered approach. You need a plan for the entire growing season. Waiting and just responding to an emerging infestation is not the right approach