• Spider mites and other mites

  control of spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing [...] Biological control of spider mites and other mites uses a range of natural enemies that target different developmental stages of the pest: Predatory mites [...] by seeking out mite hotspots and reducing outbreaks quickly. With Koppert’s biological solutions for spider mites and other mites, professional growers

• Integrating parasitic wasps in IPM with other biocontrols

  insects: Aphipar and Chrysopa for control of aphids . En-Strip, Ercal and Enermix and Mirical for control of whitefly in greenhouses. Citripar and Cryptobug for [...] agents. How parasitic wasps complement other biocontrol agents Parasitic wasps work best when integrated with other natural enemies and microbial solutions [...] a crucial role in IPM, and their effectiveness can be enhanced when used alongside other biological controls, such as predatory insects and microbial agents

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  aftershave, and more. The use of rings, bracelets, and watches may also cause aggressive behavior due to the scent of oxidized material between the skin and the [...] diarrhoea) 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 [...] doctor. This can be carried with you and is used to inject epinephrine into the thigh in the case of a sting. Tests and treatments are available at the Allergology

• Root and crown rot of strawberry

  clavispora in the case of root and crown rot (of strawberry), first found in The Netherlands, and Pestalotiopsis longisetula in the case of leaf spots, such [...] h between Pestalotiopsis clavispora and Phytophthora cactorum . Life cycle and appearance of Root and crown rot of strawberry Not much is known about the [...] necrotic areas in crown and root of strawberry. Plant development is slow, growth is retarded and rooting is poor. Transplants look weak and may die. It is hard

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  October 2019 and is very happy with how it works. ‘Scouting with the app is much faster thanks to the scanner’s digital image recognition and the link to [...] intensive remote contact with the Koppert consultant. We see exactly what the level of infestation is and how natural enemies are working.’ The Scout app [...] This is how Barry Enthoven of Lema Tomaten in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands sees it, manager of the 5.5 hectare company owned by Ruud Leerdam and Rob van

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  cooling methods include Use of defused glass and coating, cooling by outside air and use of soil for cooling. Using more bumblebees By using extra bumblebees [...] the top and the sides of the hive or providing an installation above the central walkway could benefit the bumblebees in high temperatures. Other cooling [...] The study of climatic and environmental conditions in which bumblebees need to operate in various countries worldwide conducted over a period of 35 years

• Effective control of foliar grapevine diseases with Tiagan

  ensure consistent quality and performance. Tiagan supports sustainable agriculture and IPM with effective disease control and a low environmental footprint [...] proteins that play a key role in plant immunity by inhibiting pathogen growth and development, including the degradation and disruption of microbial cell walls [...] development and helps maintain effective disease control under field conditions. Tiagan can be applied in programs with reduced rates of copper- and sulfur-based

• Even distribution of predatory insects with Natutec Drive

  easy to use and takes care of all these problems. We now spend less than a quarter of the time we used to spend on dispersal and the accuracy of application [...] Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company prides itself on its innovative and sustainable approach to agriculture and uses [...] Thripex and Chrysopa really accurately,’ Angel explains. ‘The two arms of the tool unfold over the crop to blow the live products accurately and uniformly

• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  proactive and effective due to the rapid onset of damage. Effective control with Capirel After Michiel witnessed the success of biological control with beneficial [...] damage to the roots and bulbs of onions and related plants, sometimes even killing seedlings. To combat this threat, growers are using beneficial nematodes [...] harvest yield. Effective control of the onion fly ensures that the harvested onion bulbs are free from damage and of high quality, which is essential to

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive and optimize their pollination activity. To ensure the best performance of bumblebees [...] that there won't be any issues with the foraging activity of the bumblebees, leading to efficient pollination . Placement of hives in low temperatures During [...] Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their