• Top Reasons for Using Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  “buzz-pollination” will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower between 7-10 times, before [...] to 40mph (64km/hr). Bumblebees pollinate flowers through a method called “buzz- pollination ”, a rapid vibrating motion which releases large amounts of pollen [...] later into the evening hours. Bumblebees work better in tunnels, as they have a better sense of direction. Bumblebees are safer for you and your employees

• Bumblebee pollination

  Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing [...] colonies with a long life span offer more pollination hours. Comparison trials showed Natupol colonies produced more brood and bees over a longer period [...] fruit size, and better crop uniformity. Embracing bumblebee pollination as a sustainable and eco-friendly approach will not only benefit growers economically

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  Koppert’s nematode product Entonem . A major advantage is that the bycatch of other caterpillars is much lower, which is a great benefit to biodiversity. In [...] reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests as a curative measure, we can keep the situation manageable for now. In the longer

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  experience A healthy future, that's quite a challenge. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal of experience! Growing in a sustainable [...] that contribute to a healthy, safe, resilient and productive crop. All this with the aim of achieving sustainable food production for a healthy planet. Partners [...] are not alone: Koppert wants to help you find the right solutions. We are a family business and the global market leader in developing sustainable solutions

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  nature. And strive for a healthy future. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal of experience. Growing in a sustainable manner with [...] Jan Koppert, a Dutch grower with a clear vision; the world needed an alternative for chemical pesticides. He was the first to introduce a natural enemy [...] commonly used in agriculture. But… you are not spraying a conventional pesticide, you are spraying a solution full of life! Using beneficial nematodes in

• Ercal

  be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] pupae. Presentation Cardboard strips with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box, each card holds 60 parasitized whitefly pupae. Carrier None

• Chrysopa

  repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] your situation. Environmental conditions Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  Data-driven IPM Natutec Scout is a scouting tool for crops designed for accurate pest monitoring and real-time notifications. A crop scouting tool can contribute [...] is very important within this cultivation. This is why we not only conduct a weekly count of all sticky traps but also engage everyone working in the greenhouse [...] pests and diseases The flower grower has been utilizing the crop scout app for a considerable time now, yielding positive outcomes. ''Scouting is more efficient

• Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

  agriculture and Capirel nematodes helped a lot to control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there [...] It’s a must have!’ Long shelf life and biodegradable ‘ Capirel does not present any risk for users and the formulation is 100% biodegradable. It’s a natural [...] to sustainable nematode solutions to protect their orchards against pests – a living, natural solution for their fruit. Koppert has been producing nematodes