• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes feed on the tissues of [...] consumers alike. Nematodes do not leave any harmful residue on crops, which make them safe for the growers who handle them and the people who consume them [...] application, the nematodes search for their prey. Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate it through its natural body openings or skin. The nematodes

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  identify the thrips problem, the better the chance of success in eliminating it. Detecting the larvae requires practice. Considering how small the larvae [...] to find the larvae. In some crops, you will find them mainly in the heads of the plants, while in others they tend to be in the flowers or on the leaves [...] monitoring the development of infestations. Regular scouting in the crop is also essential as it allows you to trace the larvae. This increases the chance

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  ps scimitus products are also used at the start. An astonishing result The approach is virtually the same in the propagation phase, except that no Entonem [...] astonished by the result." For Pieter, the greatest threat is not in the shrinking number of pest control products or more stringent rules, but in the lack of [...] extremely satisfied with the work of the beneficials. "It’s never been so easy to keep our potted hydrangeas looking so good." The Netherlands-based plant

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  ensure improved food security, biodiversity and protect the environment. At the same time the current global pandemic has accelerated consumer pressure [...] with the attention now firmly focused on their health. People were reminded of the role food plays in their resistance to disease. Within days of the outbreak [...] essential for the overall functioning and wellbeing of the ecosystem as a whole. Much research still needs to be done. We at Koppert are aware of the immense

• Keep Them Cool!

  July 16, 2018

  such a way that the bumblebees are able to influence the microclimate in the hive in the most efficient way. The hive itself protects the colony against [...] temperature in the hive. ‘The Natupol box ensures the best conditions possible to maintain a constant brood temperature so that the bumblebees do not put u [...] temperatures, the best practice is to help the colonies to keep cool during the hottest times of the day and allow them to pollinate in the early morning

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  Plug the supplied timer into the power socket on the transmitter casing. Insert the plug of the short cable coming out of the transmitter into the timer [...] connect the climate computer to the transmitter or to change the digital frequency of the transmitter. The menu can only be used once the lid of the transmitter [...] for the first time Transmitter When using the Wireless BeeHome for the first time, you must test whether the receivers pick up the signal from the transmitter

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  experts in the field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects of high temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact [...] are you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the pollinator and the plant, and the interactions between them? Koppert’s White Paper on Plan [...] impact of temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  April 26, 2019

  weapon in its arsenal: the pupae are often in the soil. This stage can be tackled with parasitic nematodes. 9. The thrips don't like the cold and will rest [...] help you determine the identity of the intruders. 4. Thrips sucks plant juices from the upper leaf and/or flower cells, resulting in the characteristic s [...] When laying eggs, the female damages the plant. Such damage can lead to a deformation. 7. Action is needed: if measures are not taken, the thrips population

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes [...] Facing the bean seed fly challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop cycle [...] discovering the first larvae of the bean seed fly, Frank decided to use Capirel. Integrated pest management, including the use of beneficial nematodes like Capirel

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 8, 2018

  Koppert announced the start of the anniversary year at the headquarters in Berkel en Rodenrijs during a celebratory gathering with employees. The anniversary [...] cultivation. These organisms enhance the resilience of crops and enrich the biodiversity and nutrient content of the soil. The company sees this as a huge growth [...] Brazil, the United States, and Russia. The company also exports to over 90 countries. Koppert's natural solutions to pests and diseases in the horticulture