• Bumblebee pollination

  What is bumblebee pollination? Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators [...] between trees and rows while pollinating. This benefits cross pollination which is often required in various fruit or seed crops. Bumblebees are active from [...] sustainable solution that guarantees maximum pollination . The Natupol system is the result of over 35 years of accumulated expertise coupled to the latest

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 1, 2018

  growing cycle. There are many definitions that explain what Integrated Pest Management is. Most important is its aim: use biological control when you can, chemical [...] Pick Out the Perfect Poinsettia is Approaching At Koppert we believe that a perfect Poinsettia starts when the plant is barely sticking out of the soil [...] balanced IPM program has become increasingly more importnat over the years. This is due in part because many large retail chains such as, Kroger, Home Depot,

• A Hybrid Approach to IPM by Jeremy Webber in GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025

  May 15, 2025

  light on what they consider to be one of the most dynamic discussions within the horticultural industry. GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025 is filled with [...] asked industry leaders in the biosolutions space to discuss what’s new and, more importantly, what growers need to know to achieve success with products and [...] newer pesticides. Discussing them together rather than one versus the other is important because the two work well as a team when designed into a coordinated

• Biological seed treatment

  like drought-, salinity stress, and improve the uptake of plant nutrients. What is biological seed treatment? Biological seed treatment consists of active [...] General information The demand for biological seed treatment solutions is increasing. They ensure that farmers protect their potential yield and quality [...] the beneficial ingredients are available to the seed when it requires them. What are the benefits of biological seed treatment? Biological seed treatment

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  n pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand graphs. ‘It's about that line. Is it going up? Down? Or is it staying the same? That's what I want to see [...] seeing the trend. Is the level of whitefly infestation staying the same or is it going up or down? I want to see that at a glance. If there is an increasing [...] y see what whitefly or other pest is doing. If necessary, I can take immediate action.’ According to Jan van Nieuwkerk, the Natutec Scout app is an excellent

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly Help, whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly What is Biological Control? A pest like whitefly has a direct impact [...] just the pest's feeding on the crop that is harmful; whitefly also poses a risk of virus transmission. Worse still is the likelihood that other diseases and [...] bonus Whitefly is also capable of transmitting viruses, with the tobacco whitefly having a notably bad reputation. The transmission of viruses is a major concern

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  NatuGro? And what level of nitrogen makes the plants more attractive to aphids , for example, and what is the precise reason for this? What are the limits [...] pathogens. Together with NovaCropControl, Koppert is trying to find an optimum balance in strawberry crops: is it possible to achieve the same levels of production [...] stimulating effect of NatuGro is therefore automatically greater. As a result, the successful approach used in California is not easy to copy to other countries

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  to controlling. Look at how the infestation is developing and adjust your strategy if the control method is not working as you want it to. You should use [...] More about whitefly control Help, whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone The use of Swirski-Mite [...] Swirski-Mite brings great advantages! Having whitefly in your crop is rightly a major concern, and it’s important to combat this pest as quickly as possible

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  you clear analyses. There is intensive remote contact with the Koppert consultant. We see exactly what the level of infestation is and how natural enemies [...] ‘The map of our greenhouses, which is programmed into the app, allows us to see where an infestation is and how it is evolving. It also allows us to see [...] using the Natutec Scout app since October 2019 and is very happy with how it works. ‘Scouting with the app is much faster thanks to the scanner’s digital image

• Tropicals

  tropical climate. Tropical plant is a typical north American term, whereas in other countries this group of plants is often referred to as ‘Green Potted [...] agriculture. For this reason most commercial produced tropical plants are grown is southern states. Tropical plants require consistently warmer temperatures [...] Bromeliads, palms, and orchids are considered tropical plants. Contrary to what most people expect, many of the tropical plants do not do well in direct