• Pollination

  quality and shelf-life of these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen [...] self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another [...] What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result

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  collect statistics about how our website is used. This allows us to further optimize our website for the benefit of our users. Your consent We only use optional [...] data retained for? Koppert does not store your personal data for any longer than is necessary for the purposes of the processing, in view of the legitimate [...] compliance of these third parties with privacy regulations. For more information about the scope and purpose of such collection and processing of your data,

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  situation really does call for them. But if you apply your IPM correctly, it’s cheaper than a chemical approach. Get in touch with one of our experts [...] control Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Ten facts about spider mites Biocontrol for Spider Mites Spidex: dos and don’ts in a [...] has a range of benefits: Any type of chemical spraying results in crop damage, which you can avoid by being conservative with the number of spraying ap

• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  same principle of a shade structure a grower can make one of his own. Our recommendation is to take two pallets and form an 'A' frame type of structure above [...] use different methods of keeping cool. For the bumblebees staying cool becomes a necessity to surviving. One method that we advise our growers to follow, [...] feet deep and wide enough for the Quad to fit into. On top of that is placed a shade structure, whether one from Koppert or one designed by the grower.

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  ty and job opportunities for the socially disadvantaged. ‘Once we change the means of production, we can change the means of distribution and then we can [...] ‘Leave NO ONE behind’ is the theme for World Food Day 2022 – a year that still finds us with an ongoing pandemic, conflict in Ukraine and other parts of the [...] increasingly involved in biological protection of agricultural crops, our role in securing safe food for a growing population has become even more relevant

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 2, 2023

  it arrives at your company, preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to two days [...] without pollen. Use your observations as a guide. Customization is essential – choose the right product for the right situation. This means Swirski-Mite in [...] in breeding bags for prevention and a long-term approach. Keep track of the effects, and learn as you go. Learn about the biology of pests and their natural

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  in 2006, this beneficial has been a resounding success and has become one of our most frequently produced beneficials. This predatory mite has proven to [...] 2016, the Ulti-Mite version of Amblyseius swirskii has been on the market. Nowadays the Ulti-Mite sachet is also available for our predatory mites Amblydromalus [...] t advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops. In 2016, we introduced this

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  they are a festive meal for our nematodes. For an overview of the pests that can be controlled with beneficial nematodes in your particular crop, download [...] outdoor vegetables Contact one of our experts How do nematodes work? After application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey by actually hunting [...] foundation for today’s Koppert. Now Koppert’s third generation is introducing this valuable legacy of knowledge and experience to the field of Agriculture

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  April 23, 2019

  Challenges of the Future Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program The How and Why of IPM The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management A system for sustainable [...] a lot of experience and knowledge about IPM has already been gained. A thorough step-by-step plan with all relevant parts can be found on our Integrated [...] success. Getting started, step by step But all these tips mean you are confronted with lots of choices. How do you, as a grower, make the right choices? The

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  harvest. Need our tips for hive placement? Download our poster here. Checklist for pollination in tomato Tips for tomato pollination Buzz pollination and bite [...] that all closed flowers exhibit bite marks. Closed flowers offer a precise representation of the pollination status. Flowers open for more than one day [...] results for tomato crops. If you are seeking to optimize your crop's pollination process and achieve exceptional yields, harnessing the power of commercial