• Frequently Asked Questions

  August 5, 2021

  crop. Q: How many bees are in a bumblebee hive? A: There are on average 250 bees in each hive. Q: How many hives do I need? A: If Koppert bumblebees are [...] hive doors in this position for a few hours following sunrise to ensure all of the bees have returned to the hives. Reopen the hive doors in the morning [...] should be placed a minimum of 14-16 weeks prior to delivery. Call for last minute availability. Q: When should hives be put in the crop? A: Place the hives

• Stable fly

  between 5–7 mm in size and largely resemble the house fly , even having a four-striped thorax. However, they are light grey in colour; they have a broader abdomen [...] oviposit for the first time). After mating the females lay their small (~1 mm long), white, sausage-shaped eggs (singly, or in bunches of 25–30) in humid [...] pupae 4–7 mm long. Adults emerge 6–20 days later. In summer, flies can complete their life cycle in 3–4 weeks.

• Natutec Airobreez Brochure

  Airobreez is a handheld blower which has been specifically developed and designed for the release and application of natural enemies in a protected growing [...] which specializes in application technology for biological crop protection. Products in the Natutec range enable growers to: Directions for use The Natutec [...] crop with a gentle airstream ensuring they reach their destination in optimal condition. The mortality rate of the natural enemies is kept to a minimum,

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  May 30, 2022

  and set fruit in a 2-3-week window, during which the plant experiences a tremendous hormonal shift to support this reproductive phase. In addition to the [...] of trace elements and calcium, with concentrations in a flower bud at 60-80 times higher than in a leaf. Although calcium and trace elements can be supplied [...] extracts, in a plant-based form for rapid assimilation, and Veni Calcium is easily absorbed by the plant due to its unique composition - using a foliar

• Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018

  May 15, 2018

  meeting place for organic and conventional growers. Knowledge and innovation in the field of organic agriculture will be in the spotlight for three days. [...] Register here for your free visit or click on the registration button below. GreenTech GreenTech is the place to be if you are a professional in the horticulture [...] offers innovative tools and solutions as well as inspiration for new crops and a must-stop for every grower. Several presentations on how to optimize sustainable

• BioSulfur S Label

  shoes and use a NIOSH-approved N95 (minimum) filtering facepiece respirator (dust mask) that is properly fit tested or a respirator with a NIOSHapproved [...] d organic-vapor-removing cartridge with a prefilter, or a NIOSH-approved canister approved for mixing/loading, and during all clean-up and repair activities [...] Apply 0.32 - 0.64 gal/acre for horticultural or greenhouse plants. Use a sufficient volume of water to ensure thorough coverage. For specific recommendations

• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  joint quest for tailored solutions produced various test set-ups, which resulted in a solution that you won’t find anywhere else in the world." In addition [...] involving a huge number of new developments with Koppert employees and various contractors working in close synergy. We had a joint vision: to create a company [...] location began in 2016. Koppert’s old location was expropriated for urban expansion for the city of Rotterdam, after which a plot of grassland near Berkel

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  being researched). They are selectively applied to combat a significant variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae of [...] that emerge then start their search for a new host. Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have increasingly become a powerful part of IPM solutions together with [...] or doubts, please consult your Koppert contact person. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  February 1, 2025

  important for the products’ efficacy, and there are a few different methods for getting deep down to where the larvae are located. Schedule some time in February [...] us to schedule a site visit It’s never too early for nursery growers to stay ahead of the game. Even though most applications happen in May or June, February [...] le hole damage in perennial and shrub foliage that ruins the retail value of high end crops. Beetles come in waves so as soon as just a few adults show

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