• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  surprise you to learn that this application has a long history. One of the first biological control agents was Bacillus thuringiensis , a bacterium that [...] our skin, and they play a useful role in our natural defenses. Our intestinal flora consists mainly of bacteria, which enable us to digest and absorb nutrients [...] Plants are also partly dependent on fungi and bacteria if they are to continue to function well. The roots live in symbiosis with mycorrhizae (and many

• FAQ Nematodes

  matter to provide a rich soil life. How do entomopathogenic nematodes work? Nematodes are actively looking for a host or using an ambush strategy to reach [...] their host. Once in contact with a host, they try to penetrate it through a body opening. In the host, the nematodes release a bacterium that can kill the host [...] overwinter. However, this is never to the extent that enough nematodes are available in spring to be able to have a sufficiently controlling effect. Do

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  essential to point out that exposure to maximum temperatures of more than 30° C for a couple of hours has a negligible effect on pollination. However, a full [...] hand. A humidity of 85% is fine for pollination in a semi-closed greenhouse, while a humidity of more than 80% starts to impede pollination in a conventional [...] suffers. Add to this the knowledge that flower temperature might also play a role; the influence of radiation also needs to be considered. A flower can turn

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  vehicles – a method that is labor-intensive and prone to human error. The vulnerable biological solutions are sensitive to handling and need to be dispersed [...] Koppert’s latest innovation – a multi-carrier release system attached to the underside of the drone - now makes it possible to disperse beneficial organisms [...] Thripex , Limonica , Cryptobug-L , and Chrysopa to combat a range of pests such as spider mites and thrips , in a variety of crops. The Natutec Drone will initially

• International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions

  May 12, 2023

  call on everyone to join us in our mission to promote plant health and create a healthier, more sustainable future for all. We invite you to learn more about [...] and economic development. At Koppert, we are committed to this cause and are proud to be part of a global movement that recognizes the vital role that plants [...] and shelter. However, plant pests and diseases pose a significant threat to plant health, leading to reduced crop yields, food insecurity, and economic

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  part of a system known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), an approach that allows you to significantly scale back use of pesticides. This has a range of [...] Spider mite is fast becoming resistant to pesticides. If you don’t have to use them as much, they will continue to be effective if the situation really does [...] no time getting to work in case of an emergency. Not only does this prevent considerable damage, but it also means you hardly need to use any chemical

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  journey to the growers. The packaging machines are specifically designed to handle living organisms and are constantly examined and improved to reduce possible [...] Koppert Biological Systems everything possible is done to see that products reach their destination ready to do their valuable work in the best condition possible [...] they are moved from the climate rooms to the packaging department. As of this moment special care is taken to keep the mites in an inactive state. Controlled

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  by a scale. They are oval/ round and vary in colour from white to dark-brown. The scale is not connected to the body. What damage symptoms refer to armoured [...] and 1.8 mm wide. They have a brown coloured abdomen covered by hairs. The head is reddish brown. The larvae are grey with a light longitudinal light stripe [...] positive. Who can apply the product into the crop and is it safe to use? Everyone is able to apply Rhyzobug. It is safe for the user and no permits are required

• Rhyzobug Brochure

  • Contributes to a healthier end product • Environmentally friendly • Helps biodiversity • Natural solution Product benefits • Easy to apply by anyone [...] Rhyzobug Ready to deal with armoured scales Why to use Rhyzobug Pesticide reduction • No residues on crop • No resistance possible • Reduces the number [...] applications • Reduces the number of active ingredients • Makes it able to comply to the black pesticide list in the value chain Health and environment •

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  will have a negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed [...] allow the bumblebees to fly when there is enough daylight present. Wireless BeeHome system (WBH) can be controlled either by using a timer or by connecting [...] transmitter to the climate computer. Heat Do not turn the lights on before midnight Screens and filters Place the Natupol hive with the WBH on a Natupol