• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  climate for bumblebee pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning temperature needs to rise quickly to reach the minimum 24-hour temperature [...] uses in winter, it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees. Sometimes, worker bumblebees may get lost through the vents and won't be able to return [...] challenges in surviving the cold conditions to maintain their productivity. We understand the importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry [...] bumblebees play in pollination , especially in hot temperature conditions. As temperatures rise, it is crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop [...] advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool spot. There are various methods available for growers to do so: Right placement

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  with a long-proven track record as thrips predators in Canada. One of the most important things to keep in mind when using predatory mites for thrips control [...] from the egg in the 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 [...] per day and have similar life cycles, where they differ is how quickly they can reproduce in your crop, based on temperature range and escalating pest pressure

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites . It gives you the best control [...] give an increased hotspot control in your crop. Improved egg laying capacity As Spidex Vital has continuous access to nutrition during logistics, the females [...] already have enough energy to develop their eggs. As a result they immediately can start laying eggs after release and don’t needs to get energy from spider mite

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate and adapt. That’s the only way to stay ahead .” This drive to innovate paid off [...] act quickly—test, reproduce, and deliver a solution in time .” Staying ahead in a globalized world In today’s interconnected world, pests travel faster than [...] the idea of balance. “ Health is about balance—within ourselves, in what we eat, and in how we treat our environment, ” he reflects. “ When we talk about

• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  transfer on each visit, both from the anther to the stigma in self-pollinating species, and from flower to flower in plants requiring cross-pollination. Bumblebees [...] species at buzz pollination due to their unique combination of large size and efficacy at releasing pollen from these hard-to-get places. Once the vibrations [...] sound energy to agitate particles), which may be misleading, as the sound they make does not contribute to pollen extraction. It is important to note, only

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

  use Mycotal Easy to use, can be applied with existing spray equipment Effective high-quality natural product Easy to integrate in your Integrated Pest [...] product is registered. Protect your crop when temperatures drop Even in the midst of winter, pests can be present in your greenhouse. Although the pest [...] and ornamental plants. How Mycotal works When applied to the target pest, the spores of the fungus Akanthomyces muscarius attach to the whiteflies and germinate

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  can cause real problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ [...] three-hectare farm in Pijnacker, the Netherlands, the predatory mite has always been a reliable beneficial. ‘I use it to combat spider mite in combination with [...] after they have been released and they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February

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

  July 16, 2024

  Read our “ Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predatory Mites ” article. This will help you choose which predatory mite is best to use in your growing situation [...] any predatory mite to control anything larger than the first larval stage, due to size, and because larger instars/adults will try to defend themselves [...] prey, being attracted to damaged leaves and reacting to any pest movement found on the plants. They will feed on any mobile thrips in the crop (larva and

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  Bumblebees play a vital role in achieving optimal pollination results for tomato crops. If you are seeking to optimize your crop's pollination process and [...] step-by-step instructions, and expert tips on how to successfully integrate commercial bumblebees into your tomato cultivation. Let's delve into the world [...] unlock the secrets to maximize your tomato harvest. Need our tips for hive placement? Download our poster here. Checklist for pollination in tomato Tips for