• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. strong, and the climate in the greenhouse is consistent. No easy feat, but the payback is more than worth [...] climates, it is assumed that the proper management of bees is sufficient to ensure good pollination. The single biggest problem is that if there is not enough [...] radiation is essential. Under challenging circumstances, proper monitoring of whether pollination is taking place, and whether the setting is 100% is vital

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  Who can apply the product into the crop and is it safe to use? Everyone is able to apply Rhyzobug. It is safe for the user and no permits are required [...] FAQ Rhyzobug 1 Rhyzobug (Rhyzobius lophanthae) What is Rhyzobug? Ryhzobug is a product with the predatory beetle Rhyzobius lophanthae and can be used [...] consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in scale cover. What is the life cycle of Rhyzobius lophanthae? Eggs are

• Mycotal FAQ

  Your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control What is Mycotal What is Mycotal? Mycotal is a natural insecticide. It contains a so called entomopathogenic [...] days after the spraying application. Is Mycotal safe for the beneficial insects and pollinators in my crop? Mycotal is safe for pollinators and beneficial [...] insecticides, but is adversely affected by some other products. Always check the Koppert Side Effects app before tank mixing Mycotal. Is Mycotal safe for

• FAQ Nematodes

  the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes can overwinter. However, this is never to the [...] • Relative humidity is high (>75%); early mornings or evenings Solar radiation is low; early mornings or evenings Temperature is ideally within 15°C – [...] for a living product. Is the carrier material harmful to humans? No, it is biodegradable and not harmful to humans or any animals. Is the carrier material

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  high temperatures (30°C). At 15°C there is till some predation but development is very slow. If the temperature is below 8°C for a longer time, A. swirskii [...] whiteflies and is the best option when the pest pressure is high. • In laboratory trials the oviposition of A. andersoni with whitefly eggs as prey is good. This [...] N. californicus is (compared to P. persimilis) more effective at lower densities of spider mites. At higher densities P. persimilis is the best option

• Mycotal_-_Brochure_-_A4_-_EN_-_GS_Koppert_2025_-_Digital.pdf

  Mycotal Your natural partner for a healthy crop! Biocontrol is our nature Mycotal is a unique biological solution that effectively controls whiteflies [...] superior product quality today! Mycotal is used successfully in many countries across the world. This bioinsecticide is applied as a foliar spray and controls [...] optimal conditions, new spores can be produced after the insect is killed. Mycotal is effective in temperatures ranging from 5 to 30°C but works most

• Bumblebee stings

  This information is intended as an education resource only and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem as it is not a substitute [...] m haben oder vermuten, konsultieren Sie bitte Ihren Arzt. Deze informatie is uitsluitend bedoeld voor educatieve doeleinden en mag niet worden gebruikt [...] gezondheidsprobleem, aangezien deze informatie geen vervanging voor medische zorg is. Als u een gezondheidsprobleem hebt of vermoedt, raadpleeg dan een arts. Эта

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee pollination of preferably at least 4 hours per [...] later the lights are turned on, the more time (overlap with daylight) there is for the bumblebees to pollinate. For pollination, bumblebees need at least [...] opening systems Automatic Opening Systems allow the bumblebees to fly when there is enough daylight present. Wireless BeeHome system (WBH) can be controlled either

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled by nematodes. Koppert is continuously researching [...] nematodes in horticultural crops Which nematode controls which pest best? This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions, carrots, sweetcorn, pumpkins [...] cycle. Ideal conditions for bean seed fly. The bean seed fly (Delia platura) is a common pest that can cause significant damage to crops such as onion, corn [...] pest management, including the use of beneficial nematodes like Capirel, is key to controlling bean seed fly infestations and minimizing crop damage.