• Pollination checklist outdoor

  honeybees. This is necessary because the honeybees may be attracted by the sugar water in the bumblebee hive, particularly if the main crop is not yet flowering [...] Koppert's bumblebees ensure natural pollination in both indoor and outdoor crops. Good pollination in outdoor crops can be achieved by following the r [...] direct sunlight, particularly in warm periods. Provide the hive with sufficient shade, for example by positioning it in the shadow of the crop. Ensure

• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  that work in a greenhouse have an advantage in that it is easier to manage the temperatures indoors unlike outdoors. On a watermelon farm in Texas temperatures [...] of keeping the hives shaded. A second method that is also known to help in keeping the hive cool is by digging a large enough hole for it to fit. Usually [...] natural pollination in both indoor and outdoor crops. Good pollination in outdoor crops can be achieved by following the recommendations in our 'Pollination

• Natutec Drone

  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 [...] accuracy and efficacy over 8 hectares in the space of an hour. The high-tech release system was designed and developed in-house by Koppert’s Technical Department [...] highly skilled drone pilots. UAV-IQ is an agricultural technology (“AgTech”) company that leverages deep experience in large-scale drone operations and precision

• Koppert One

  Koppert One - Digital platform for biological crop protection Koppert One is your all-in-one digital platform designed to simplify and strengthen biological [...] Timing can make or break the success of biological control. With Timing Expert in Koppert One, you always know when conditions are right for foliar nematode [...] Reduce the risk of unsuccessful applications Improve pest control results in the field Make confident, data-driven decisions The result? More consistent

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  to combat spider mite in horticulture. In doing so, he laid the foundation for today’s Koppert. Now Koppert’s third generation is introducing this valuable [...] nematodes are resuspended in water and dispersed over the crop by using spraying/irrigation systems most commonly used in agriculture. But… you are not [...] water. Once resuspended in water, the nematode suspension can be dispersed using spraying/irrigation systems most commonly used in agriculture: airblast

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  acres in the space of an hour. The high-tech release system was designed and developed in-house by Koppert’s Technical Department and the patent is now pending [...] https://www.uaviq.com/en/biocontrol/ . Successful trials in the US Trials have been conducted with the release system using drones for biocontrol in outdoor s [...] biological solution, Spidex , used in the control of the two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus urticae in strawberry fields. In addition, laboratory and field

• Pollination checklist tomato

  flower. Pollen is released best at a relative humidity (RH) of between 50% and 80%. A relative humidity of more than 80%-85% will result in pollen not being [...] flowers. Bumblebees maintain a constant temperature in the hive. If the temperature to which they are exposed is too high for a lengthy period, the hive and the [...] damage. You should therefore position the bumblebee hive in the coolest spot, or at least in the shade, particularly during the warmest part of the day

• Spidex

  persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to [...] situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-50 per m2/release. Releases [...] stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally. Recommended for you Spider Mite Control: The

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  10-12M Airbug 3-5M Mini-Airbug 2-3M Airobug The Airobug is a fully automatic blower used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech cu [...] n Introduce several predatory mite species in one way Uniform distribution of natural enemies resulting in the continuous efficiency of an integrated system [...] Airbug The Airbug is a hand-held blower used for both full field distribution and for specific hot spots. The Airbug’s special fan, in combination with

• Protected vegetables

  Common pests in vegetable crops Vegetable pests can inflict serious damage in terms of plant growth and crop yield. The most common pests in vegetable crops [...] precautions. Go to disease overview Disease control in vegetable crops Controlling diseases in vegetable crops is essential for maintaining crop health and ensuring [...] management in vegetable crops Biofungicides are an important tool in the arsenal of sustainable farming practices for controlling diseases in vegetable