• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  conditions affecting both the plants/flowers and pollinating insects such as bumblebees. ovules Mature flower pistil stigma style ovary connective [...] the assimilates to the vegetative growth of the plant. This is undesirable as it creates fluctuating yields that result in overall lower production. Differences [...] for pollination. Of course, these are approximations and should only serve as a guideline. There are differences between varieties. Radiant heat affects

• Harnessing the Power of Parasitic Wasps

  March 21, 2024

  ), and the Tobacco Whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci – also commonly referred to as Bemisia Whitefly) are particularly notorious. These two pests have distinct [...] their eggs on the newest plant growth and develop sequentially down the plant as the crop matures, severely damaging the crop in numerous ways, including: [...] plant, and reduces its ability to transport essential nutrients and water. As a result, the plant can become stunted and exhibit symptoms of nutrient deficiency

• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  Canadian grown crops, such as greenhouse tomato, and outdoor crops, such as blueberries, cherry, and cranberry benefit from a specific type of pollination [...] sonication (applying sound energy to agitate particles), which may be misleading, as the sound they make does not contribute to pollen extraction. It is important [...] on, bumblebees were successfully tested in various crops showing benefits as commercial pollinators. Nowadays, bumblebee pollination is applied in over

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent and limit crop [...] solutions. Peter Couwels is a fixture at Koppert, “part of the company furniture,” as he puts it. Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters [...] an effective and viable solution. Those breakthroughs in turn have served as a launch pad for new solutions, including our predatory mites Neoseiulus

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

  September 3, 2024

  considered as it extends the season in which the predatory mites can be effective in the crop. ‘All these innovations and our expertise as a research and [...] ‘Our drive is still the same as when my grandfather and father founded this company with the introduction of the first predatory mite for biological control’ [...] that we work for growers. That is and always will be one of our core values as a company. We would not be where we are today without our customers and their

• Using Predatory Mites, but still having Thrips Issues? Close the Gap in your Thrips Control Program

  July 16, 2024

  stage, as they only pupate on the leaf. Once common thrips species have finished pupating, they will develop wings flying back onto the plants as an adult [...] combat a thrips infestation, this leaves several life stages not targeted such as larger (second plus instar) larval stages, the pupae stage, and adults. In [...] which is usually in the soil. Adding a soil-dwelling predatory mite such as Stratiolaelaps scimitus ( Entomite-M ), the predatory bug Daltoia coriaria

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  practiced, you will be able to avoid the introduction of unwanted pests, as well as decrease money spent on unnecessary bio-control agents. In turn, your [...] clones imported from another growing facility. Inspection of clones is vital as aphids inconspicuously hide on the stem, under a leaf or in the growing tip [...] Aphid can spread by its winged form, through windows, doors or by people. As a result, aphid prevention strategies are crucial when implementing an Integrated

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  fruit growers within Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, and Ontario. As well as an addition of a western species bumblebee (Bombus vosnesenskii) to our [...] needs. Bumblebees are a pollinator that have co-evolved with native fruit such as blueberries and cranberries, while honeybees are imported species primarily [...] maximizing fruit size and uniformity. Bumblebees will also on average visit twice as many flowers per minute than honeybees, having direct contact with the stigma

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

  March 17, 2025

  strategic partnership Fernando first encountered Koppert in his early years as a producer when he began exploring innovative pest management solutions for [...] biological control in the agricultural community. His experience has served as a testament to other producers seeking sustainable and profitable pest management [...] effectively controlling pest populations. "At first, we made mistakes, such as improper predatory mite application or inadequate monitoring, but over time

• Bumblebee stings

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