• Bumblebee pollination

  tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive crops [...] compared to rival products because Koppert’s bumblebee colonies grow faster and last longer. The hive design developed over the years helps bumblebees to save [...] Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing

• Greenhouse whitefly

  symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and [...] fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium [...] remain flattened on the leaf. The fourth larva stadium develops into a white, oval case encircled by a ring of erect waxy rods. This is called the pupa stadium

• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  left unchecked, spider mites are a devastating pest that can destroy your crop within a few weeks. Thankfully, there are many choices of predators on the market [...] with a spider mite infestation, but some of them are specialized to work in certain situations, so it is critical that you make the correct choice to ensure [...] spider mite control scenarios due to their ability to remain within the crop, rapidly increase in numerical response to the pest life cycle, and hunt prey

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  echinothrips, 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 [...] 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 and [...] can use many more beneficials at less expense. It is possible for you to use many more beneficials and thus gain better control of pests, with a better

• Greenhouse crop pollination

  contributes to year-round cultivation of crops and supporting a more stable and sustainable agricultural industry. For the past 40 years we have been [...] because it ensures the efficient fertilization of plants within a controlled environment, leading to increased crop yields, improved fruit set, enhanced size [...] Our team of experts is dedicated to creating sustainable pollination systems that mimic and enhance the natural process to optimize crop production. Our flagship

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

  will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable.This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. New research [...] Mycotal product is a bio-insecticide that contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, [...] and ornamental plants. How Mycotal works When applied to the target pest, the spores of the fungus Akanthomyces muscarius attach to the whiteflies and germinate

• Choosing Between Spidex Red and Spidex Vital

  April 3, 2024

  should also be used any time a product needs to be stored at a facility before placement. The food in the bottle provides a buffer against starvation, which [...] over 50 years, SPIDEX ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) has been the top predator for a substantial portion of spider mite situations, but in recent years it has [...] characteristic leads to a swifter response time in terms of feeding and reproducing on spider mites . Immediate Ovipositing : Spidex Red boasts a unique advantage

• Feltiella acarisuga

  ( Tetranychus kanzawai ) and many others. The natural enemy Feltiella acarisuga is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The [...] are very difficult to find in the crop due to their small size and colour. Pupal Stage : After completing their larval development, Feltiella acarisuga [...] resembling tiny grains of rice. Adult Stage : As development progresses, a red spot appears anterior to the midline, after which the entire larva becomes

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  containing a predatory mite, a feeder mite (for the predatory mite to feed on), and a carrier, such as bran (food source for the feeder mite). How do they [...] amounts of money and a decrease in pest protection? We get a lot of questions asking: What formulation a customer should use? What is a predatory mite breeder [...] breeder sachet? How do they work? How long do they last? This article was developed to answer all these questions and point you in the correct direction

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  yellow-green, with a brown head, a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale to dark transverse bands. The body shape is similar to wingless females, [...] oval in shape. It has a light yellow-green to brown-green colour, and has an overall shiny appearance. Antennae are marked by a number of darker bands [...] pierces the leaves or the fruit of sweet pepper it secretes a toxic substance, which leads to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where