• Frequently Asked Questions

  May 7, 2018

  workers in the hive, slide the door to the entrance-only position. Do this prior to sunrise when the bees are not active. Leave the hive doors in this position [...] hive doors in the morning prior to sunrise when the bees will be less active. Q: Can bumblebees be used along with honeybees? A: Bumblebees and honeybees [...] opposite ends of the crop. Q: How many bees are in a bumblebee hive? A: There are on average 250 bees in each hive. Q: How many hives do I need? A: If Koppert

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  previous ones. ''This facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the [...] e, and profitable. Natutec Scout provides more precise information about disease and pest populations, enabling the early detection of hotspots and targeted [...] Excel sheets with rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched to Natutec Scout . Koppert's

• Limonica Ulti-Mite: Cool by Nature. Tough on Pests

  cycle and under cooler temperatures, where other predatory mites struggle to establish. This allows growers around the world to stay one step ahead in controlling [...] next generation of biological control for thrips and whiteflies. It is a specialized, voracious, and persistent predatory mite enhanced by patented Ulti-Mite [...] establish quickly, reproduce at high rates, and effectively control invasive species such as Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips dorsalis enables growers to

• Raspberry

  species has its origins in Europe and northern Asia, but nowadays the fruit is being extensively produced in other temperate regions. In North America, the [...] idaeus and R. strigosus. The fruit of the raspberry plant is red, tasty and sweet but tart-flavoured. Raspberries are a seasonal fruit and produced in summer

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  change in the future and that we will keep soil alive and protect its biodiversity for many generations to come,” Age concludes. Useful information and sources: [...] challenges in soil management, fighting soil biodiversity loss, increasing soil awareness and encouraging governments, organizations, communities and individuals [...] another, with plants and animals in the ecosystem, forming a complex web of activity. Plant roots, can also be considered as soil organisms in view of their symbiotic

• Bacilirid

  suppression of soil and foliar diseases affecting greenhouse, container, ornamentals , vegetables, and fruits, including fruit and vegetable transplants [...] powdery mildew and anthracnose. Crops Vegetables, Ornamentals in protected cultivation Availability Bacilirid is registered for sale in the following U [...] protection, resulting in vigorous roots and shoot systems of treated plants. These results can provide more uniform stands and greater yields. Pack size

• Sugar cane

  jointed internodes. These are rich in sucrose and can reach heights of between two and six metres. The sucrose is extracted in mill factories to be processed [...] regions of South Asia and Melanesia, sugar cane belongs to the tall perennial true grass genus, Saccharum , of the family Poaceae . In terms of production [...] is the world’s largest crop. Over time, sugar cane species were interbred and the major commercial cultivars are now complex hybrids. The crop has tall

• Fytofert-S: Spray smarter. Grow stronger.

  to integrate to spray programs and helping reducing labor and operational costs Mix partner : Its hydrophilic nature and liquid-friendly formulation make [...] operation! Get in touch Explore our Solutions At Koppert, we combine innovation, science, and nature to help growers achieve healthier, stronger, and more resilient [...] Sustainable and market-ready : Ideal for growers who want sustainable solutions that align with consumer and retailer demands for eco-conscious farming Safe

• BioSulfur-S: Healthier crops, effortless application

  to integrate to spray programs and helping reducing labor and operational costs Mix partner : Its hydrophilic nature and liquid-friendly formulation make [...] operation! Get in touch Explore our Solutions At Koppert, we combine innovation, science, and nature to help growers achieve healthier, stronger, and more resilient [...] Innovation in Every Drop Sustainability Biological origin : Made from biological sources, helping you reduce dependency on synthetic inputs Sustainable and ma

• Pea

  vegetable is a round seed in the seed pod of the fruit, Pisum sativum . Pods of this plant develop from the ovary of a pea flower and carry numerous peas. The [...] sometimes yellow or purple and widely grown as a cool season vegetable crop. Immature peas are consumed as a vegetable and often canned or frozen. Dry