• Koppert bumblebee hives: fresh look, trusted quality

  June 19, 2023

  Koppert bumblebees have always been known for. For many growers good pollination is essential to ensure a high quality harvest. With more than 35 years of gained [...] solutions for maximum crop pollination. Dedicated to quality However long the production process and logistic journey may be, we do everything possible to see [...] destination ready to do their valuable work in the best condition possible. Our product quality targets encompass five key aspects: the hive's design and effectiveness

• FAQ Nematodes

  temperatures and certainly not outside a host. Only if the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes [...] life for a living product. Is the carrier material harmful to humans? No, it is biodegradable and not harmful to humans or any animals. Is the carrier material [...] than 0.3 mm. If there is any doubt, remove all filters. What pressure can be on the pump and the spray boom? The pressure on the nozzle may not exceed

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  firmly believe that is something that you need to make an effort to achieve. And, to us, that is a matter of prestige.’ Assistance is Essential Since finding [...] support he gives us.’ Biological crop protection is of the utmost importance for the director and owner of Plántulas de Tetela. ‘That is why the assistance [...] Koppert is essential to us. Although we are able to combat most pests effectively, it is comforting to know that Koppert’s knowledge and many products are

• Broad mite

  females is different to the others and not used for walking. The larvae stay in their larval cuticle for one or two days and then emerge. This stage is often [...] tips, young leaves and flower buds. The mechanism causing the deformation is not yet fully understood, possibly the mites, whilst sucking out the contents [...] case of a more serious infestation, this network becomes so dense that there is no more green tissue visible. In most cases, the main veins are untouched

• Powdery mildew

  epidemic is fastest at 18-25 °C. High relative humidity (RH) promotes germination of spores but inhibits spore production, so the net effect of the RH is very [...] mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only opening the windows on the lee side. Please note, this is not relevant for other diseases [...] General Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that is caused by many different species of fungi such as Erysiphe, Podosphaera, Oïdium, Leveillula. Damage

• Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

  fruit grower has been using Capirel for 3 years. ‘The results are good. There is only a little damage but it’s not excessive,’ he confirms. ‘We do it every [...] the spring and there was less need for trapping to reduce the pressure.’ Michel reports that the benefit of using Capirel nematodes is that it can also [...] diluted, we add the mix into the tank. The sprayer is filled halfway and the bucket with the nematodes is injected into the preparation. And finally, we complete

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee pollination [...] The later the lights are turned on, the more time (overlap with daylight) there is for the bumblebees to pollinate. For pollination, bumblebees need at least [...] opening systems Automatic Opening Systems allow the bumblebees to fly when there is enough daylight present. Wireless BeeHome system (WBH) can be controlled

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  are the larvae of butterflies and moths, and there are as many as 150,000 species worldwide. The group is very uniform in appearance and behavior, but [...] hide away. This small caterpillar lives in the leaf and makes tunnels there – that’s why it’s called a leaf ‘miner’! Caterpillars of different butterfly species [...] caterpillar uses to hold onto the plant. Not sure which caterpillar you found? Visit the website or a Koppert consultant. There are biological methods to effectively

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  knowledge. Is Koppert Biological Systems big enough for that? ‘No, not at present,’ says Peter Maes, ‘although Koppert is certainly strong in R&D and we have [...] butterflies... and while there is nothing wrong with that image, it is definitely a romanticized version of reality. Ultimately, progress is made by following [...] producers have not had to think about the sustainability of their cultivation processes. That has been changing over the last twenty years and it is now becoming

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  than half a century and is a global leader in this field. There have been multiple innovations in the rearing, mass production, packaging and transportation [...] collaboration on many fronts and see us as a valuable partner. They recognize us as experts in the rearing and mass production of predatory mites and use our [...] different locations.’ Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the game by listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It