• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  “It has been an exciting journey from the seed of an idea to the testing grounds in California and we can now say that extensive trials of the Natutec mu [...] use the Natutec Drone to distribute the biological solution, Spidex , used in the control of the two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus urticae in strawberry [...] success.” The drone has a wingspan of 5 feet, can lift 33 pounds, and accurately disperses beneficial insects over 20 acres in the space of an hour. The high-tech

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading Providing effective shading to the top and [...] 28°C inside the hive in any environmental conditions. Above 28°C the pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused on cooling the hive. Above [...] and the sides of the hive or providing an installation above the central walkway could benefit the bumblebees in high temperatures. Other cooling methods

• FytoFert S FPL

  residue on the plant. FytoFert-S is easy to use. APPLICATION METHOD: Apply 0.32 - 0.64 gal/acre, depending on the crop. Apply in sufficient water volume [...] instructions for use. Information regarding the contents and levels of metals in this product is available on the internet at http://aapfco.org.metals.html [...] Prevent entry into drains, waters, sewages, etc. of the product; contact immediately the municpal technical management if the product enters such bodies

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  Since the establishment of Società Agricola Gandini Antonio in the 1950s, the company has based its farming methods on criteria that respect the environment [...] them on the tomato canopy at a dosage of 3 billion per hectare. We prefer to apply them in the evening so that the leaves stay wet for longer and the nematodes [...] beneficials, we decided to use the nematode Steinernema feltiae in the spring of 2020. The results were good and there was no residue.’ Using nematodes

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  and the upcoming 2 nd session will focus on soil health. When we walk on the ground, we are really walking on the roof top of another world. The amount [...] health New session on February 2 puts the spotlight on soil health To mark the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar series [...] futuristic, and too good to be true. But there are plenty of farmers in the world with proof." John Kempf is a grower, an entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  finds place in a natural environment and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example, an apple on the side of the road or a tomato in the green waste [...] too was an option that Koppert researched. The sachet quality is not only important for the time that it is being used by our customer in the crop, it [...] processed during the production of the sachets. Also, as with all packaging, it is useful until the content has been used; from that moment on the packaging turns

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  inputting all the data into the app, it seamlessly syncs with the computer," the Scout elaborates. "The data is then organized into graphs. This allows for [...] feature, wherein colors on the company's map indicate the severity of the pest pressure. This feature swiftly and clearly illuminates the path towards optimal [...] ''This facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature

• Pollination checklist tomato

  bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower (bite marks) [...] climate conditions and the influence of chemicals on the plants or flowers. Bumblebees maintain a constant temperature in the hive. If the temperature to which [...] are exposed is too high for a lengthy period, the hive and the colony may suffer damage. You should therefore position the bumblebee hive in the coolest spot

• Trial results beneficial nematodes in fruit orchards

  another half an hour. Once they are fully diluted, we add the mix into the tank. The sprayer is filled halfway and the bucket with the nematodes is injected [...] beneficial nematodes in apple Michel Loubejac is a fruit grower in Moissac in the Tarn-etGaronne, region of France. Here he grows organic apples on 5 hectares used [...] that the benefit of using Capirel nematodes is that it can also be used as a preventive treatment in the autumn to reduce the pest pressure for the following

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  after the shortest day, depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline in colonies could occur. In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the utilization [...] pollination rates. In this article, we will delve into the unique aspects of pollination in indoor environments and provide valuable advice on how to overcome [...] pollination is insufficient. Remove snow from the greenhouse roof when possible. Energy screens and grow lights The use of energy screens in artificially