• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  their pollination needs. Bumblebees are a pollinator that have co-evolved with native fruit such as blueberries and cranberries, while honeybees are imported [...] Canada. Koppert is the largest producer in the world of bumblebee colonies. With over two decades of experience, delivering Bombus impatiens to outdoor fruit [...] all self-incompatible, so they require cross pollinators to cross pollinate with other compatible cultivars. Why bumblebees? They carry a larger amount of

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  Flat, transparent, or yellow with red-eyed adult visible. Adult: Smaller, yellower, more elongated appearance from above, with a gap in the wing. Whitefly [...] but they are powerful tools on most other crops. Our aim is to provide you with invaluable insights by offering tips and tricks to optimize your pest management [...] parasitoids upon the first sign of whiteflies on monitoring cards, repeating with weekly or bi-weekly applications until 80% parasitism. Important: you will

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  Emerging species like Thrips parvispinus, Scirtothrips dorsalis , along with established ones such as Frankliniella occidentalis , Thrips tabaci and [...] : Limonica significantly reduces populations, especially when supported with supplemental feeding. A. limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on S [...] Koppert Spain. “We’ve seen it thrive especially well between 20 and 25°C, with increased egg-laying and feeding activity, but what truly sets Limonica apart

• Horiver Sticky Cards: A Powerful Tool for Pest Management and Prevention

  May 27, 2024

  insects in growing spaces. These cards are made of high-quality material coated with a non-drying glue on one or both sides. They come in various colors, which [...] The non-drying adhesive glue ensures that any insect coming into contact with it becomes stuck, unable to escape. This immediate capture prevents pests [...] stage to another), problematic areas (pest breeding grounds or locations with previous pest infestations), and areas outside the growing facility (to get

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

  July 16, 2024

  stage, and adults. In many situations, it is necessary to close these gaps with other biocontrol species for proper thrips control. After the larval stage [...] inhabit the top layer of the soil targeting thrips pupae. Note: When dealing with Echinothrips ( Echinothrips americanus ) commonly found on ornamentals and/or [...] laying portion of the life cycle again. Here you will get the best control with Horiver cards (blue) and the predatory bug Orius insidious (Thripor). Orius

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  scale problem amongst growers. Upon introduction, eradication of this pest with current available tools is exceptionally difficult. Health Canada regulations [...] or in the growing tip. In addition, because Cannabis cultivation has grown with outdoor gardens and neighboring facilities, the Cannabis Aphid can spread [...] you can inspect. After the first screening, do a preventative dip treatment with insecticidal soap, horticultural oil, or a bio-insecticide. Move the clones

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  leaves with webbing that can cover the entire tree. They can even bore into the bark of more mature box plants. Box tree caterpillars are green with distinctive [...] use Buxatrap from Koppert . Step Two: Biological Control of Caterpillars with Capsanem Laboratory studies, field studies, and practical application have

• Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid

  May 24, 2024

  aphid species. Correctly identifying aphids is critical when treating a crop with natural enemies, especially when using aphid parasitoids due to their dependency [...] s (antennal tubercles) at the base of each antenna. These can be visible with a 10x hand lens and good lighting. 4. Bulbous (swollen) hairs on the horn

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  transforming biological pest control one breakthrough at a time. We spoke with Peter Couwels, Director Operations, about Koppert’s innovative predatory [...] Additionally, we explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving solutions. Peter Couwels is a fixture at Koppert, “part [...] developed the most extensive and innovative predatory mite range on the market, with numerous species and formulations tailored to different growing conditions

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  Controlling the transmitter with a timer 13 Recommended opening and closing times for hives (timer) 13 Controlling the transmitter with a climate computer [...] question). In addition to this, we supply receivers with a normal hive door and transmitters with a modified (‘queen excluder’) hive door. There are also [...] use/inappropriate use The Wireless BeeHome system should be used in accordance with the procedure explained in this user manual. Read the full contents of the