• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  August 18, 2021

  IPM programs in strawberries and raspberries. In addition to Spidex, Amblyseius californicus ( Spical ) can provide a useful back-up as it is less sensitive [...] Koppert has used its specific know-how about the mechanics needed to disperse different carrier materials, in combination with its knowledge of predatory [...] efficient release of a range of biological organisms in record time over large agricultural expanses. It is a unique dispersal mechanism that can carry a wide

• Almond

  dulcis, syn. Prunus amygdalus ) is a tree species originating in the Middle East as well as in North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The name also refers [...] This particular subgenus distinguishes itself from others because of ridges on the shell that surrounds the seed.

• Reducing plastic pollution: We celebrate World Environment Day

  June 5, 2023

  reduce waste for our customers. It is a huge challenge, and we are on a journey championing eco-friendly solutions where we can in our packaging materials. Our [...] Return Programme in the Netherlands Recycling of Montdo-Mite packaging in the Netherlands Collection of hives from growers to produce energy in France At Koppert [...] celebrated on June 5th, serving as a global platform to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues and promote positive change. In the context

• Top Reasons for Using Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  Bumblebees are active on cloudy, foggy, and rainy days, honeybees are less active at low light levels. Bumblebees will fly in winds of up to 40mph (64km/hr) [...] amounts of pollen onto the bee. In most situations, “buzz-pollination” will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically [...] than honeybees. Bumblebees work earlier in the morning and later into the evening hours. Bumblebees work better in tunnels, as they have a better sense of

• Raspberry

  raspberry to distinguish it from other raspberries, is a red-fruited species of Rubus. This particular plant species has its origins in Europe and northern [...] northern Asia, but nowadays the fruit is being extensively produced in other temperate regions. In North America, the variety Rubus idaeus var. strigosus , is [...] and sweet but tart-flavoured. Raspberries are a seasonal fruit and produced in summer or early autumn. Botanically speaking, the raspberry is not a berry

• Clover

  found in many places. The greatest variety of species is found in temperate climates in the Northern Hemisphere. However, many species exist in Africa [...] also in tropical areas on high altitude. Various varieties of clover are widely cultivated to serve as animal fodder. The most popular clover in this respect

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  makes it more dangerous in temperate regions. It survives well in water and in many different soil types and on alternative hosts like weeds. It invades [...] quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant in tropical and subtropical [...] a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range of potential

• Natutec Scout Wins GreenTech Innovation Award 2019

  June 11, 2019

  Natutec Scout is on display at the GreenTech InnovationLAB, and in booth 308 in hall 10, until 13 June, along with 18 other innovations in the horticultural [...] software engineers who worked in close collaboration on this project,’ says Tom Vroegop, Natutec’s Product Manager. ‘It’s a real breakthrough for both growers [...] Koppert Biological Systems. ‘Natutec Scout was designed in consultation with our growers and consultants in the field, so we need to share the credit for this

• Coleobug

  that feeds on a wide range of prey such as aphids . It also consumes pollen and nectar, allowing it to survive in the absence of prey and remain in the crop [...] stages feed on all aphid instars, including winged ones (alates). This mode of action makes it especially useful in biological control programs, as it acts quickly [...] against different aphid species. Crops Coleobug can be used on a wide variety of crops thanks to its adaptability and generalist diet. Mode of action Both larvae

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  all over the world. Their preferred place to reproduce is in protected crops – after all, it’s usually warmer inside than outside. The caterpillars of the [...] are causing problems worldwide. In protected and open-field crops, caterpillars of the following butterflies and moths in particular drive growers to despair: [...] butterfly family. Most moths in this family are active at night. The caterpillars don’t usually have a lot of hair, and they pupate in the ground. Another big