• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive and optimize their pollination activity. To ensure the best performance of bumblebees, it's crucial [...] the brood when it gets colder. Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of [...] pollination and colony quality is also time-sensitive. The longer unfavorable conditions persist, the greater the impact on the bumblebees and their performance

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal or piston pumps Water tank temperature must not exceed 25°C/77°F and pH must be between 4 and 8 Distribute the spraying [...] solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Best conditions for use of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora [...] be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right after application Adding an adjuvant and/or an anti-

• Natupol Excel

  Natupol Excel is developed for crops with a high amount of flowers per m² (35-60 flowers) per week, and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer [...] visible (entrance and exit). Do not remove the small grey door under the lid Pollination performance and duration varies per crop and depends on environmental [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation Environmental conditions Natupol Excel performs best at ambient temperatures

• Atheta

  systems and on plant leaves. Adults and larvae are active and aggressive predators of sciarid fly (Sciara) and shore fly (Scatella) eggs, larvae and pupae [...] instructions below. Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer and/or under different conditions than recommended [...] When to use Atheta? Use Atheta for the biological control of fungus gnats ( Sciara ), shore flies ( Scatella stagnalis ), and western flower thrips ( Fra

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  implementing smart strategies for attracting pollinators, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and insights essential for successful pollination in your [...] artificially lit crops For best results, consider the following placement advice in greenhouses with artificial lighting: In regions with higher latitudes [...] receive direct and early daylight Provide shade for colonies during intense sunlight between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., especially during autumn and early spring

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the hives in visible locations, enabling easy identification and access for both parties. For optimal visibility [...] as condensation and rainwater. Regular hive maintenance and checks are recommended to ensure the well-being of the bumblebee colony and prevent potential [...] protect your bumblebees from cold . Recommended hive quantity For optimal performance, it is best to avoid clustering more than two hives together. When placing

• Akanthomyces muscarius

  aphids, and thrips, providing a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest control in agriculture and horticulture. Best conditions for use Ak [...] solution for whitefly , thrips and aphids in vegetables, ornamentals , nursery trees and soft fruit in protected cultivation. Mycotal is safe and easy to [...] inside the crop canopy for several hours after application for the spores to germinate and infest the pest Spray at late afternoon and/or early evening

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic [...] material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted [...] piercing the aphid with her ovipositor, and sucking it empty without laying an egg. The small aphids are used for host feeding while the larger individuals are

• Aphidius matricariae

  recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use Aphidius matricariae The natural enemy [...] remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar -M depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should [...] recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural settings

• Pepper weevil

  Meanwhile, the larvae develop in flower buds and young fruit, causing the stalk and calyx to turn yellow before wilting and dropping off. When you see fruit on [...] Lifecycle and appearance of the pepper weevil Newly hatched adults have a light brown colour, with an oval body measuring 2 to 3.5 mm in length, and over time [...] ‘snout’ which is longer than their head and prothorax. Two days after hatching and feeding, they begin to copulate and subsequently lay eggs in the flowers