• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  to establish, it is best not to apply Thripor from the end of September to the end of March of the following year (between wk 39 and wk 12). However, they [...] difficult to detect in these plant areas. In crops like cannabis, Thripor will have a harder time establishing because of the amount of trichomes that can be [...] eggs they lay during a lifetime). Because of this, it is best to treat curatively without the expectation of establishment. Note: A curative treatment

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  bottled products instead of sachets you could be costing yourself large amounts of money and a decrease in pest protection? We get a lot of questions asking: [...] climates (common with house plants or cannabis), eggs of predatory mites have difficulty hatching. For instance, only 50% of Swirski-Mite ( Amblyseius swirskii [...] RH (relative humidity) rate of 63%. This drastically decreases the chance of a second generation from developing on the plant, as most homes and cannabis

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  increase crop yield 2-4X that of a self-fertilized plant. We included a brief overview of the pollination mechanisms of each of Canada’s primary pollinator [...] Canada. Koppert is the largest producer in the world of bumblebee colonies. With over two decades of experience, delivering Bombus impatiens to outdoor fruit [...] sufficient. Note: It has been shown that self-fertile plants without pollinators have a yield decrease of at least 10% and that introducing additional hives

• Unauthorized Sellers: A Notice to Our Loyal Customers

  May 7, 2024

  however almost all of our products need to be used within 1-2 days after receipt from us. Storing any products for any length of time, past the expiration [...] this specific batch of sachets should only be stored/sold during weeks 19/20. After these weeks, if they are not already on the plants, they are no longer

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

  January 14, 2025

  knowledge of our microbial products such as nematodes and fungi which combat pests and diseases but can also support plant health . ‘A healthy plant is far [...] future holds many challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them are going to disappear over the [...] rest of her life. Growing up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions for his crops. He also devoted half of his

• FAQ Nematodes

  nematodes are natural enemies of a lot of insects. Are all nematode species harmless? No. Plant pathogenic nematodes cause harm to plants. However, entomopathogenic [...] visible? Infected larvae will change color because of the growth of the bacteria and nematodes. In case of Heterorhabditis pink-reddish and Steinernema ye [...] the world. Are there different types of nematodes? Yes, there are entomopathogenic nematodes (insect parasitic), plant pathogenic nematodes, and saprophytic

• Mycotal FAQ

  specific mode of action on pests, Mycotal is safe for people, animals and plants. Disclaimer The general conditions of Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated [...] a bag of blastospores of the unique fungus, Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Against which pests can I use Mycotal? Mycotal is effective on a range of pests [...] outside of the affected insect which may infect other vulnerable pests. Is the effect visible? Dead, shriveled insects can be found after application of Mycotal

• Chrysopa-E

  other pests, like mealybugs , Echinothrips and eggs of pest lepidoptera species . Mode of action Larvae of the lacewing attack their prey and suck their body [...] cardboard tube. Carrier None. Application Apply evenly on leaves Avoid clusters of eggs Can be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug [...] only when mixed with (other products) with carrier material Dosage The dosage of Chrysopa-E depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be

• Capsanem

  size 50 million - 2 sachets of 25 million. 500 million – 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. Developmental [...] temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing at least 2 litres of water per sachet (water temperature: 15-20°C/59-68°F) [...] pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  population of beneficials than without, ensuring higher levels of pest protection in your crop. Typical environmental needs include the presence of specialized [...] Outside of this, supplementary feeding will only minimize starvation, at most slightly extending the life span of the predators at the expense of decrease [...] pests. This article explores the concept of supplementary feeding for biologicals, the pros and cons, types of feeding products available, and provides