• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  roughly eleven weeks. This means that a plant can produce almost five harvests each year. The harvested product can be processed into medicinal cannabis, cannabis [...] and cannabidiol (CBD) oil. Furthermore, the hemp fibers can be used in fabrics. These plants can be cultivated in a number of different ways. Examples include [...] why there is a substantial demand for the products and knowledge Koppert can provide. The market for legally produced cannabis is growing at a rapid pace

• Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

  April 30, 2019

  wise to use parasitic wasps and predatory bugs at an early stage so they can develop a sizable population and keep problems under control with ease. But [...] The end of the growing cycle is the time for more radical solutions, so you can start the new season with a clean slate and the circle is complete again.

• New Packaging

  foil that meets the required industrial composting standards. The sachets can therefore be disposed of together with the crop waste when it is taken to

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 19, 2024

  not having this limitation when using biological crop protection , growers can manage pests and diseases close to harvest, leading to increased yields, improved [...] availability is an increasing problem for many growers worldwide. Availability can fluctuate due to shortages, competing demands, and regulations. By applying [...] supply chain. Enhancing profitability Market demand for fruit and vegetables can fluctuate throughout the harvesting season. Being flexible in harvest allows

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  growers can maintain lower pest and disease levels over time without constant reliance on chemical inputs. This ecosystem-based approach can help prevent [...] living organisms to suppress pests and diseases. These biocontrol agents can include predators (e.g., ladybugs feeding on aphids ), parasitoids (e.g., [...] including equipment maintenance, calibration, and application. This process can be both time-consuming and costly. Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires

• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  structures can be purchased from Koppert. This can be seen in the picture to the right. Following the same principle of a shade structure a grower can make one [...] in Texas temperatures can easily reach 100°F and maintain that temperature for hours. Unfortunately, for the bumblebees this can mean death from the heat [...] radiant heat/direct sunlight and to place them in a cool spot. Radiant heat can increase temperatures in the hive by 5 to 15°C/41 to 59°F. See for the best

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  and plug on the transmitter can differ. There are also different timers). The components of the Wireless BeeHome system can vary according to the country [...] Switching on the transmitter signal You can use a timer to switch on the transmitter signal. Alternatively, you can connect the transmitter to the climate [...] once - - - ▲ - -. Various menus can be selected by BRIEFLY pressing the menu button once or a number of times. You can enter a menu by pressing and holding

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 20, 2021

  knowledge and expertise is a must, only an expert can provide a definitive answer. Nevertheless, we can help you get started with a few rules of thumb. [...] thrips are real chameleons! Females of the western flower thrips can be white, but they can also be yellow, orange, or dark brown. The male is paler, smaller [...] large leaf veins, while western flower thrips can often be found in the flower. As stated, only an expert can provide a definitive answer. They take a critical

• Written in GrowerTalks: "BioSolutions for Propagators" by Jeremy Webber

  December 3, 2024

  of GrowerTalks magazine. He discusses the impact a customized bioprogram can have on all stages of the propagation process, including stock plants, rooting

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  you need to know. Whitefly can spread extremely quickly. It’s important to scout your crop at regular intervals so that you can spot an attack early on. [...] have they spread throughout the crop? If they’re localized to one plant, you can apply control measures in that spot or remove the plant. If the whitefly has [...] control to use and when. In addition to damage by feeding on crops, whitefly can contaminate the leaves and fruits and transmit viruses. The tobacco whitefly