• About bumblebees

  they work 7 days a week from dusk till dawn Bumblebees work well under poor weather conditions and protected environments Bumblebees are easy to use and [...] include lower cost compared to manual pollination work Difference between bumblebees and honeybees Bumblebees are active at low temperatures near 10°C, [...] active at higher temperatures Bumblebees are active on cloudy, foggy, and rainy days. Honeybees are less active at low light levels Bumblebees work earlier

• Predatory insects

  sometimes referred to as "aphid lions," are particularly effective in controlling aphids . They use their strong jaws to grasp and consume aphids at a high rate [...] actively seek out aphid colonies, helping to keep their populations in check. Next to aphids, lacewings also contribute to the control of mealybugs , thrips and [...] smell to locate areas with aphid infestations. Once they find aphids, ladybugs use their specialized mouthparts to consume them. Ladybugs are known to be

• Dibox

  sachets. How to use Dibox Application Fold out the Diboxes Pour the material into the Diboxes Hang the Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Best working conditions [...] When to use Dibox Use a Dibox for the application of biological products when it is necessary to apply close to a hotspot. This mainly counts for parasitic

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  oil, or a bio-insecticide. Move the clones to a quarantine room. Keep them in this room for at least 2 weeks to observe potential aphid development. Upon [...] Implementing a cleanup procedure This will minimize economic, health, and environmental risks to your crop. On Arrival: Most importantly , avoid importing [...] about 10X magnification should be used to scout. It is an important tool for a grower, IPM manager, or scout who wants to identify an insect in their establishment

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

  March 17, 2025

  family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and eventually to their current specialty: [...] when they turned to Koppert’s biological solutions. At the time, biological pest control was seen as unconventional, even laughed at. “People thought we [...] of trust made it easy to work together,” Pieter explains. “Koppert has grown tremendously, but it remains a family business at heart—focused on quality

• Agriflora PRO

  Agriflora PRO to the fertilizer at a concentration that will ensure a correct final dosage of product is applied to the plants. Best working conditions Agriflora [...] When to use Agriflora PRO? Use Agriflora PRO to enhance plant growth and improve yield in outdoor crops. The beneficial bacteria in this combination f [...] before using the concentrated product. Use immediately after diluting to working concentration—Do not store for later use. Do not mix with antibiotics

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  one generalist predatory mite in your crop at a time. Swirski and Thripex are known to predate on each other at the expense of thrips control so mixing these [...] They work actively against thrips larva and eggs you are unable to see, since they can squeeze into small crevices pesticide sprays are unable to reach [...] leaf or flower. This is key to understand as the later stages of the thrips life cycle (older instars and adults) need to be controlled by other means

• Beneficial nematodes

  and damage plants, leading to significant agricultural and horticultural problems. These nematodes are detrimental to crop health and can cause yield losses [...] What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized [...] also referred to as roundworms, threadworms, and eelworms. Beneficial nematodes for pest control Nematodes for pest control, often referred to as entomopathogenic

• Thripex-Mini

  is recommended to carry out a small field test to monitor the effects. Best working conditions The predatory mite is not susceptible to diapause and therefore [...] short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their [...] cause slight damage to some crops, especially with a large number of mites and high humidity. Therefore consult your supplier prior to using Thripex and

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  ion; the product gets to work faster, and it is even more effective at killing off pests. Longer shelf life We were also able to increase the shelf life [...] fungus in Mycotal is cold-tolerant and works at temperatures starting at 5°C, it can be applied effectively even at lower temperatures. Read more about Mycotal [...] yet to find out how much of the effect can be attributed to Mycotal.’ Greater peace of mind Nevertheless, Sam is adamant that Mycotal has helped to combat