• Mealybugs and scales

  photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Where flowers and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to [...] mealybugs and soft scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value [...] beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone traps support early detection and population

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are [...] healthy and continue to thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog and analyse data in real time [...] insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them to take proactive measures and optimize their yield. Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  sustainable and resilient agriculture. Innovation and quality at every step Koppert's commitment to quality goes beyond production. From breeding in biofactories [...] foil sachets, and buckets, are designed to maintain the viability of these beneficial organisms until their release in the field. Science and experience as [...] is in optimal condition to protect their crops. Bertha's unique connection with predatory mites reinforces her conviction to ensure they arrive in perfect

• Spider mites and other mites

  characteristics and feeding habits. Plant mites generally thrive in warm and dry conditions, which is why they are often problematic in greenhouses and during hot [...] spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf [...] found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest in horticulture

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  efficient and reliable pollinators, and when used strategically in combination with the right practices, they can significantly enhance fruit set and quality [...] Temperature and humidity considerations Bumblebees thrive within specific temperature and humidity ranges. They are most active between 8 °C and 28 °C, with [...] conditions, and chemical influences, can impact plant health and reduce the number of healthy flowers. Regular monitoring, appropriate care, and prompt action

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and horticultural [...] Level 3 - level 1 and/or 2 symptoms plus difficulties in breathing and/or a feeling of suffocating Level 4 - level 1 and/or 2 and/or 3 symptoms plus heart [...] different colours and patterns. In general, bumblebees are larger than honeybees, and hairier than wasps. Only bumblebee workers and queens have a stinger

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective [...] more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their [...] aphids and leafhoppers through the release and establishment of their main natural enemies in the crop. "The future of biological control in tropical

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  automatic blower used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech cultivations. The Airobug special fan, in combination with the revolving dosage [...] Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials Blowing systems Koppert's blowing systems are especially developed for effective and efficient distribution [...] n Introduce several predatory mite species in one way Uniform distribution of natural enemies resulting in the continuous efficiency of an integrated system

• Choosing Between Spidex Red and Spidex Vital

  April 3, 2024

  reproduce in the crop) degrades. Summary The choice between Spidex Vital and Spidex Red should be based on the specific conditions and needs in your crop's [...] g to faster population growth and pest control as soon as it is placed in the crop. When should you use Spidex Vital and Spidex Red? Spidex Vital can be [...] of spider mite situations, but in recent years it has evolved into two main formulations; the traditional SPIDEX RED and the new SPIDEX VITAL. Unique strengths

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Box tree caterpillars can develop in large numbers and in severe cases kill box wood plants. The caterpillars [...] tree nurseries and gardens in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, and the United Kingdom. Now, it has been detected in Canada. It has [...] mainly established in Ontario, between Toronto and Windsor. However, in the summer of 2023 this moth was additionally confirmed in Quebec, Nova Scotia