• Earth Day 2022: Koppert’s ongoing investment in the planet

  April 21, 2022

  Foundation and Trees for All in 2020 All Natupol bumblebees now housed in eco-friendly recycled liners, replacing 75.000 kg of new plastic with recycled [...] Aiming for 200.000 kg in 2022 Over 30.000 eco-friendly cooler boxes supplied in 2021 resulted in the reduction of over 1500 m3 of EPS boxes. For 2022, 100 [...] and we can confirm that this is exactly what we have been doing at Koppert for the past 55 years. Established in 1970, Earth Day is an international day

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  August 10, 2021

  hives are under continuous development and feature the latest innovations for optimal pollination of greenhouse fruit and vegetables. The best practices [...] restrict light. It even informs you how to respond in the case of a snowfall, for example. Sharing knowledge As a growing knowledge company, sharing the latest [...] introduced into greenhouses in Europe towards the end of the last century for growth at night and prolonged production during the winter, researchers at

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

  May 30, 2022

  start to suffer and become stressed, making it an attractive food source for insects and diseases. Third stage: fruit maturation The third critical period [...] growth cycle of a blueberry plant is fruit maturation, and the growth of new shoots. Focus on flowering and pollination Concerns are sometimes raised that [...] period, make 1-2 foliar applications of Vidi Terrum (to meet the high demand for trace elements) and Veni Calcium (calcium is very important in the first

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  knowledge. This has given growers the full support and expertise for effective solutions for their crops and their peace of mind.’ Listening to growers ‘My [...] father founded this company with the introduction of the first predatory mite for biological control’, says Koppert CEO René Koppert. ‘Our growing range of [...] came onto the market more than half a century ago was a real game changer for growers at the time. Continuous research and innovation to develop the product

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  important for flower visitation. The time taken for thermoregulation at higher temperatures comes at the cost of foraging, with negative consequences for pollination [...] high altitude. Cold climates allow for the maximum temperature in the greenhouse to be reduced below the danger levels for pollination. Pollination also has [...] severe implications for yield and quality. It is essential to point out that exposure to maximum temperatures of more than 30° C for a couple of hours has

• General conditions Koppert Biological Systems Inc.

  Inc. makes an explicit claim for payment of this interest. In addition, the buyer is obliged to compensate us in full for the losses we suffer as a result [...] we shall either (at our discretion) deliver free new Natural Enemies/Pollinators or credit the buyer for the Natural Enemies/Pollinators delivered, provided [...] deliveries already carried out, including a payment for damages, costs and interests, as well as for any loss of profit on our part. Article 12. No Reproduction

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  Botrytis Botrytis , known in horticulture as "gray mold", is a challenge for almost every grower. This fungus kills plant cells and lives from the content [...] are many other possibilities. Step one is to prevent favorable conditions for germination. Specifically, this means controlling the greenhouse climate and [...] make the plant stronger. Additional fertilization with calcium and silicon, for example, strengthens the cell walls. Application of Microflora SA (which contains

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  vary according to the country of sales. For instance, there are 2 types of transmitters: 1 for EU countries and 1 for the US, Canada, Mexico, and Japan (based [...] the same time as grow lights are used (for tomato cultivation, for instance). These grow lights compensate for the lower levels of UV light in the winter [...] closing times for hives (timer) 13 Controlling the transmitter with a climate computer 13 Recommended opening and closing times for hives (climate