• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees. Sometimes, worker bumblebees may get lost through the vents and won't be able to return. To mitigate this [...] 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

• 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 [...] 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 [...] their ability to transfer pollen effectively. These challenges can lead to reduced pollination rates and lower crop yields. Bumblebees try to maintain a

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  but have managed to combine this with the most innovative packaging, application techniques, up-to-date technologies and our expert knowledge. This has given [...] vital feedback. We have listened to their demands and challenges for more than 55 years and responded to their needs with mutual understanding and support [...] mites need to reach the far corners of the world, so we have had to change our packing and mode of transportation radically. There is now an entire cold

• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  sound energy to agitate particles), which may be misleading, as the sound they make does not contribute to pollen extraction. It is important to note, only [...] access to certain pollinators, specifically honeybees. Honeybees require four times more visits to transfer the same amount of pollen compared to a buz [...] , cherry, and cranberry benefit from a specific type of pollination to produce an optimal fruit set. This type of pollination is called “Buzz Pollination

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated [...] goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help ecosystems and offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated [...] crop. We have complied with these requirements thanks to biological control," said Salazar. In addition to the benefits of access to export markets, HyFood

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  half of his land to creating a tiny forest near his greenhouse, instilling a deep commitment to sustainable agriculture in Rianne from an early age. "I believe [...] asks with a frown. For over two decades, she has passionately supported growers in transitioning to biological solutions and vows to continue this mission [...] Koppert allows me to carry on his legacy. I’m passionate about educating growers on how natural methods, like predatory mites , enable them to cultivate their

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  Mirid bugs such as Nesidiocoris tenuis. How nematodes control caterpillars Beneficial nematodes are an effective tool to control caterpillars . After application [...] technique and caterpillar species, an efficacy of 50 to 80% can be achieved. Download brochure Nematode products to control caterpillars R&D departments [...] this purpose. Unlike chemical pesticides, which trigger an immune response in pests enabling them to adapt, nematodes remain highly effective over time. Free

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  about biological control with predatory mites, I had many doubts. I didn’t know how they worked, how effective they were, or how to integrate them into my [...] Jalisco. From the beginning, Fernando committed to a biological control approach. "My goal was always to create an organic and sustainable production system [...] life cycles of the predatory mites, the optimal times to release them, and how to combine them with other biological strategies. It was a continuous learning

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

  June 11, 2024

  work here. 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 – [...] vegetables. This forced growers to look for safe solutions, and we were more than ready to help them.’ A perfect location to start Operating from the largest [...] growers to serve on our doorstep. As our IPM programmes became more and more successful, we decided to make our biological solutions available to everyone

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  mealy bugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many crops in which hotspots can grow explosively. By using an earlier phase of lacewing [...] stage used previously, to greater effect. Advantages of Chrysopa-E Due to the attractive price of Chrysopa-E , it is possible to use many more beneficials [...] , so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect.Due to the attractive price of Chrysopa-E, it is possible to use many more beneficials and