• SDS_V10__en__CA.pdf

  Following ingestion Rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). Call a doctor if you feel unwell. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects [...] symptoms persist, seek medical advice. Following inhalation Provide fresh air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, immediately seek medical assistance and [...] holding the eyelids apart. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention

• Beneficial nematodes

  ral Pests How do nematodes work? Beneficial nematodes use a fascinating strategy for parasitizing and killing their host insects. Here's how they work: [...] bacteria, thousands of new nematodes emerge from the dead insect's body. These newly emerged nematodes are now ready to seek out new hosts and continue the [...] blueberries, and other soft fruit crops. How to apply nematodes The application of beneficial nematodes is a straightforward process that ensures they

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  to a flower’s opening is a good delivery window to aim for. 2. Distance from Honeybees: Honeybees can destroy bumblebee colonies if placed too close. At [...] daily pollination window. If all these steps are followed, the Quads strengths will be maximized, allowing the colonies to do their job properly and efficiently [...] pollinate crops starting around 10C (50F). For comparison, honeybees usually do not become active until around 16C (60F). This can cause problems, as in primary

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  humidity is high (> 75%) continuously for several hours after application Temperature is ideally within optimal range of 13 – 30 °C. Solar radiation is low [...] very effective on foliage-feeding pests. A fact that offers growers many new opportunities the biological control of caterpillars . Our nematode products [...] develop resistance Less or no chemical pesticides needed No harmful residue on your crop Safe to use Biological control of caterpillars Beneficial nematodes

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  to be between May and November, depending on where you are located. Here is a YouTube link on: How to use Buxatrap from Koppert . Step Two: Biological [...] tree moth larvae (that is why early detection of the pest is crucial). It is recommended that the nematodes are applied when there is a high humidity level [...] Tree Moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) is an oligophagous species (eating only specific kinds of food). Sadly, this food is the leaves of Box Wood ( Buxus spp

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

  March 17, 2025

  chemical-free plant is actually the healthier choice. If a predatory mite leaves behind some residue, it’s proof that biological control is working—but consumers [...] Brothers continues to partner with Koppert is the company’s reliability and dedication to growers. “Koppert is more than just a supplier; they’re a partner [...] the ‘guys with bugs ,’” Pieter recalls. “But fast forward 30 years, and now you can’t imagine horticulture without biological pest control.” A partnership

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  company. Additionally, we explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving solutions. Peter Couwels is a fixture at Koppert, “part [...] ahead of the game Koppert is dedicated to tracking new and existing pests, including their spread and evolving behaviour into new plants, crops, regions and [...] When speed is of the essence, we rely on this toolbox of solutions. By choosing the right combination, we can respond much more quickly than if we were to

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  attracting pollinators, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and insights essential for successful pollination in your artificially lit crops. Download P [...] additional half-hour per week. For optimal pollination duration, you can connect the WBH-system to your climate computer to measure actual light intensity. Placement [...] Hive placement advice Snow during pollination How to pollinate during snow? During snowfall, orientation is seriously disturbed as snow reflects 90% of UV-light

• Pollination checklist tomato

  in the hive. If the temperature to which they are exposed is too high for a lengthy period, the hive and the colony may suffer damage. You should therefore [...] every two days. Introduce a new bumblebee hive once the number of bite marks has dropped to just one or two per flower. Pollen is released best at a relative [...] cooling. Position the hive so that it is easily visible both to the bumblebees and to people Ensure the hive is horizontal Protect the hive against co

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  stages. It is not an efficient predator to use because it is not a great searcher. The larvae and adults only feed upon contact. If food is lacking in [...] mites do not work well on tomatoes due to higher amounts of plant resin, 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 strategy. Do You Even Have Whiteflies? Monitoring: The first crucial step