• Top Reasons for Using Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  tunnels, as they have a better sense of direction. Bumblebees are safer for you and your employees. Bumblebees are non-swarming and much less aggressive [...] bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower between 7-10 times, before it is fully pollinated. Bumblebees [...] communication system of honeybees, and are less likely to leave your crop for more attractive flowers. Unlike honeybees, bumblebees are attracted to flowers

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  operations and precision agriculture to develop and scale solutions for growers. For more information about UAV-IQ and how to set up an appointment visit [...] conducted with the release system using drones for biocontrol in outdoor strawberries. “Using the Natutec Drone for biocontrol applications ensures a more uniform [...] San Antonio, Texas. For more information on this show, visit, https://nasga.org/n-american-strawberry-growers-conference.htm . If you would like more information

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  Provide habitat for beneficials When possible, create habitats for beneficial insects with cover crops, insectary rows, or hedge rows. For Citripar (Anagyrus) [...] heatwaves. 4) Consider your compatible sprays There may come a time when you need to do a knockdown spray. Review your options ahead of time, and consider chemical [...] s. For personalized guidance tailored to your specific needs, don't hesitate to reach out to our team of Koppert experts. We're here to support you at

• Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

  pest pressure for the following spring. Easy application and good results ‘For the preparation, I leave the nematodes at room temperature for half an hour [...] orchards against pests – a living, natural solution for their fruit. Koppert has been producing nematodes for horticultural purposes since 1986 and they are [...] Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there was less need for trapping to reduce the pressure.’ Michel reports that the benefit of using

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  population numbers double every three days, so the more you can do to lower the temperature, the more you can impair development. Air humidity is also important [...] by ensuring that you introduce large numbers of them at the start of the infestation. If you don’t, the damage will be done before you have the infestation [...] to an ‘explosion.’ No need to worry! As a grower, there are ways to limit population development. Start by making sure that you have enough natural enemies

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  difference for these growers as it ensures the predatory mites are able to walk straight into the crop where they are most needed, unharmed and vital, for a prolonged [...] solutions into crops and soil for optimal efficacy. We will need to further decentralize our production and explore new species for local solutions to local [...] position at Koppert.’ Fascination for predatory mites Dr Groot points out that, small as they may be, predatory mites can do amazing things. Female mites produce

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  noticed. "They were a problem that needed to be solved. It’s easy to see why Koppert invested so heavily in R&D for protection against thrips. The predatory [...] nursery grows tomatoes and peppers and produces potted hydrangeas , mostly for retailers including IKEA and Albert Heijn. Potted hydrangea cultivation is [...] all of excellent and uniform quality. It works out very well, but we have to do a lot of work to get there." A strong army in the crop With their key customers

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 4, 2023

  to human health and ensuring food security – a need more pressing than ever. Our holistic solutions for soil health In our relentless pursuit of fostering [...] friendly agricultural practices. However, more data is needed to showcase their effectiveness for sustainable practices to gain global traction. A shift [...] the knowledge needed to protect the soil, and public awareness about sustainable solutions, alongside conventional practices, offers hope for a positive change

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  possible on our chrysanthemum farm in Uganda, ensuring that the chemicals that do need to be used are not harmful to the beneficials. The most sensitive beneficials [...] authorities. We are currently getting everything in order to apply for authorization for other products. If we can use more beneficials in Uganda, we have [...] application to chrysanthemums has served as a source of inspiration for Dümmen Orange.’ ‘And for Koppert too!’ adds Ellen Klein.

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

  January 22, 2021

  economic incentives for producers and produce crops that are inherently resistant to possible infections, eliminating the need for pesticides. They produce [...] advocate for practices that promote soil health. She has been focused on the connection between healthy soils, healthy food and healthy people for the last [...] air and water, more ecosystem services, and health for people and their animals. Not to mention that you have an environmental marketing story that consumers