• IPM app

  These factors increase the efficacy of control agents, thereby reducing the need for pesticides and increasing crop health and yield. For more information

• Predatory mites

  n is needed, first check the side effects of pesticides on the predatory mite by consulting our Side Effects App . Use alternative food if needed: Generalist [...] conditions. Quantity: Determine the appropriate quantity of predatory mites needed based on factors such as the size of your crop and the severity of the pest [...] releases. Video: How to use predatory mites How many predatory mites do I need? The dosage and frequency of predatory mites depends on climate, crop and

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  “It’s achievable, but we need full commitment—not just from growers, but also from policymakers in The Hague and Brussels. We need clear regulations and support [...] severe eczema from handling chemical sprays, and it became clear that we needed a better, healthier alternative.” That’s when they turned to Koppert’s

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  , and do not need establishment (cannabis or tropical houseplant growers, etc.), you can use them during the entire year, they just need to be introduced [...] caused to your plants), or curatively in high thrips situations when you need to maximize thrips control One important key factor when implementing Thripor [...] you can use the perfect crop defender! Give your crops the protection they need and see the results for yourself. Order your Thripor today and watch your

• Blueberry

  monitoring, cultural practices, biological control and chemical control, as needed. By using non-chemical methods and reducing the use of pesticides, growers

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  commercially lab reared bumblebee hives to fill this gap in their pollination needs. Bumblebees are a pollinator that have co-evolved with native fruit such [...] ensure a high fruit yield, it is important to note that some fruit crops may need to be pollinated via cross- pollination (when varieties do not set fruit [...] adding an extra layer of pollination support to the crop. The QUADS just need to be separated by a minimum of 100 yards, otherwise the honeybees rob the

• Beneficial microorganisms

  ng beneficial microorganisms into pest management strategies reduces the need for chemical pesticides, contributing to more sustainable and eco-friendly

• Black bean aphid

  Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  expensive, labor costs can be, as they usually need to be re-applied weekly or bi-weekly. The return on investment needs to be much higher for crops where additional [...] Advantages when Adding Supplementary Food: Provided the beneficial environmental needs are met, supplementary feeding can establish a larger population of beneficials [...] ensuring higher levels of pest protection in your crop. Typical environmental needs include the presence of specialized plant hairs necessary for oviposition

• Yellow rose aphid

  Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess