• Limonica

  before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least [...] advise to take the necessary precautions. Precautionary measures Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product [...] or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Limonica depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  energy from spider mite from the field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population in your crop. Proof of predation The Phytoseiulus persimilis turns [...] Once the predatory mite has consumed several spider mites , the color will gradually change to the characteristic red-orange color. This takes 1-2 days [...] mite formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many

• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  y, for the bumblebees this can mean death from the heat. Therefore, it is important to ensure proper steps are taken by the grower to help the bumblebees [...] ‘The need to keep your busy pollinators cool increases. Keeping an eye on the temperature in the greenhouse is more important than ever for your bumblebees [...] bumblebees are out for the maximum number of pollination hours, and it positively influences the lifespan of a colony. It can make the difference between just

• Caterpillars

  belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal. The caterpillars [...] pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ [...] not able to chew and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where the epidermis of the upper leaf surface remains undamaged

• Koppert strengthens leadership team and is ready for future growth

  October 21, 2024

  brings customers even closer to the core of the organization. Through regionalization, Koppert is positioned to address the unique needs of growers and farmers [...] BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, The Netherlands — Koppert, world market leader in biological crop protection , is proud to announce the strengthening of its executive [...] global growth and maintain its leading role in the industry. A strong foundation for sustainable growth The new leadership structure enables Koppert to better

• Free Webinar series; Implementing Plant Empowerment

  May 19, 2020

  Plant Empowerment the road map to sustainable horticulture. The theory of Plant Empowerment is described in the book; Plant Empowerment, the basic principles [...] Empowerment The partners start with a series of four webinars. The participants learn how to stimulate and support the natural growing power of the plants by [...] by creating optimal growth conditions. The authors of the book will give the first webinar. They explain the basic principles. Following topics discussed

• Quad

  days before the crop flowers Position the Quad hives evenly througout the plot. The best position is on a horizontal platform just above the ground Wait [...] After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers [...] workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing both colony size and pollination performance. After some weeks the colony will reach

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  testing them in the field together with you. Only with the help of your knowledge and experience can we move forward to develop the very best biological [...] You are not alone: Koppert wants to help you find the right solutions. We are a family business and the global market leader in developing sustainable solutions [...] productive crop. All this with the aim of achieving sustainable food production for a healthy planet. Partners with nature, that is the guiding principle in everything

• Thrips

  hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the leaf. The larvae are smaller than the adults and lack wings. Depending on the species [...] cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] pupate on the plant or in the ground. The pre-pupal and pupal instars are recognizable by their developing wing buds. Compared with the pre-pupa, the pupa has

• Anso-Mite Plus

  in size. Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins. It is not possible [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight. Sachets already have an exit hole. Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging