How to protect bumblebees in cold

e. Right climate for bumblebee pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning temperature needs to rise quickly to reach the minimum [...] challenges in surviving the cold conditions to maintain their productivity. We understand the importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive [...] 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 impact of

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 [...] environmental conditions in which bumblebees need to operate in various countries worldwide conducted over a period of 35 years, has led to a number of innovations

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

Kris de Smet on predatory mites as a game-changer for horticulture in Almería - Original Stories

Plant Disease Management

What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial [...] pressure to adopt sustainable and environmentally responsible agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent role in our [...] foundation for plants to thrive. Healthy plants, in turn, are more resilient and better equipped to resist diseases. Sanitation Finally, good sanitation plays

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly to tomatoes, and seriously [...] beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to tackle Nesidiocoris . Tests were run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating [...] protection method for Nesidiocoris was eagerly awaited by producers in the South of France, but also, more recently in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production [...] part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. [...] control programs in more than four papaya production orchards in Mexico. This has contributed to achieving its mission as a producer company, to improve and

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

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Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

specifically developed to build up defense lines to control spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory [...] are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’. Reasons to use Spidex Vital [...] that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory mites easily.

Precautionary measures for product allergies

volatile substances in your surroundings). You would need to take an allergy test to determine which substance you are allergic to. This information is [...] intended solely for informative purposes and may not be used to diagnose or treat a health-related problem, as it is not a substitute for medical care. If [...] Just as you can be allergic to cats, pollen, and dust mites, it is also possible to be allergic to the natural substances in predatory mites , feeder mites

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection [...] ies to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such [...] too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience