• Sustainability

  learning and inspiration. Embracing sustainability brings value In a world where the health of people and the planet are increasingly intertwined, the role [...] involves providing products and knowledge that support the transition of farmers and growers toward sustainable agricultural practices. We offer sustainable [...] enhance the coherence across all aspects of sustainability, ensuring that our contributions, progress, and impact are quantifiable, demonstrable, and transparent

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  Volgering. "Upon inputting all the data into the app, it seamlessly syncs with the computer," the Scout elaborates. "The data is then organized into graphs [...] ''This facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature [...] feature, wherein colors on the company's map indicate the severity of the pest pressure. This feature swiftly and clearly illuminates the path towards optimal

• Biological Pest Control

  they won't harm non-target species, and then release them into the affected area. For example, the introduction of the Australian lady beetle to North America [...] minimizes the risk of pesticide resistance, making it a sustainable and effective long-term strategy for pest management. Additionally, as consumers and retail [...] retail increasingly favour organic and environmentally friendly products, the demand for biological pest control methods is likely to grow, making it a fo

• About bumblebees

  queens hibernates alone and underground throughout the winter season. Before hibernation, the new young queens will leave the old nest and mate with drones. [...] start emerging and carry out work both inside and outside the nest. Worker bees forage for both pollen and nectar to provide resources for the brood as well [...] e jobs on the nest. As the nest continues to develop, the queen will not leave it. She will be inside the nest, continuingly laying eggs and providing

• Plant Health

  interact with their environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink dynamics between leaves and fruits/roots, and the intricate soil food web play [...] adaptation and promote root and shoot growth, nutrient uptake, and photosynthesis efficiency. Humic and fulvic acids: enhancing plant development Humic and fulvic [...] comprising primary and secondary metabolites, is essential for resilience against environmental stresses. Fostering plant resilience: the role of plant compounds

• Hop

  About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are [...] with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are typically trained on strings up to 25 ft tall. The hop is [...] is native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere where currently the most acreage of production occurs. Although these plants have a very long life cycle

• Fytofert-S: Spray smarter. Grow stronger.

  optimize growth, and care for the ecosystem. From the field to your farm, Koppert delivers solutions you can trust, today and into the future. Biosulfur-S [...] Stories from the Field Discover the innovation and care behind FytoFert‑S , our biologically derived sulfur solution. Its unique formulation and hydrophilic [...] coverage, and boost crop vitality. FytoFert‑S is shaping the way growers achieve healthier, more resilient crops, driven by science, dedication, and passion

• Frequently Asked Questions

  August 5, 2021

  Questions and Answers about the Quad Q: Why is there paper mesh tape covering the exit of the hive doors? A: By allowing the bees to chew through the mesh tape [...] should hives be put in the crop? A: Place the hives when the crop is 5-10% bloom. Q: How long will the bumblebee hives last? A: The hives will last approximately [...] do I close the hives prior to chemical applications? A: When collecting the workers in the hive, slide the door to the entrance-only position. Do this prior

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  vegetable and ornamental crops. It has since been proven that Spidex is an effective solution in various crops, both in the greenhouse and the field. Ph [...] Spider mite is a global problem, but there is a solution – its natural enemy, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is used globally in a wide range [...] range of food and ornamental crops. Spidex is a biological control product based on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . It is nothing new, having

• Spidex Vital Plus

  sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spidex Vital Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density [...] urticae ) and other Tetranychus spp., except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over [...] density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Release should be repeated biweekly if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert