• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  spring blueberry growers are anxious looking at the weather forecast. Are the buds and flowers resilient enough to withstand the low and freezing temperatures [...] branch). In the blueberry protocol of Koppert, energy in the plant is the main target. The result is more regrowth, more generative buds per branch and more [...] flower freezes. There are multiple possible mechanisms that reduce the freezing temperature of the fluid in the cell. By taking the right measurements, we

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  January 1, 1970

  specific hot spots as well as the release of Nutari, Artefeed and Entofood in vegetable cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution [...] both full field distribution and for specific hot spots. The Airbug’s special fan, in combination with the revolving dosage pot, ensures a uniform release [...] enemies.The airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 3-5 metres from the Airbug. Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  is easier in a dry and warm climate. In other words, a combination of cold and moisture inhibits both development and the mite’s digestion. The crop also [...] population development. The predatory mites , which are the basis for the products Spidex or Spical , multiply even more quickly than the spider mite, which [...] increase the edge that the natural enemies have by ensuring that you introduce large numbers of them at the start of the infestation. If you don’t, the damage

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  quality targets are focused on 5 different aspects; the design and effectiveness of the hive itself, the selection, rearing and vitality of the bumblebees, [...] to make cultivation and the planet healthier, safer and more productive now and in the future." Quality breeding facilities and worldwide availability [...] quality and continuous innovation The introduction of natural pollinators into greenhouses since the 80s resulted in spectacular increases in yield and improved

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  August 18, 2021

  drop the natural enemies in exactly the right spots. ‘We are moving towards precision agriculture and precision horticulture. We will be working in the [...] Marketing. The latest techniques and technology are growing in importance in response to Koppert's broaderfield of work. ‘If we can get to know and understand [...] products are becoming less effective, their residues are a threat to food safety, and both chemicals and artificial fertilizers are products of the petrochemical

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  January 1, 1970

  honeybee, and wasp stings Bumblebees are found naturally in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural [...] specifically the pharynx, the patient should be taken to the hospital immediately; since the sting can result in blocked airways. At the hospital, the patient [...] ointments are available (e.g. containing diethyl-m-toluamide) which help to reduce symptoms. In the rare case of a sting in the mouth or near the throat,

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 27, 2021

  lost between harvest and retail. Significant quantities are also wasted in retail and at the consumption level. In the case of fruits and vegetables, more [...] driven or travelled are all part of reducing waste and our carbon footprint at the same time.’ In the process of making products and production processes [...] plays in promoting food security and nutrition in the fight for Zero Hunger and against Climate Change. Globally, more than 14% of food produced is lost

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  August 18, 2021

  protects the predatory mites and at the same time makes it easier to scatter them through the crop. Scattering is the best method of dispersal in the case [...] ensure there are enough predatory mites in the crop to tackle a pest as soon as it appears in the crop! Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly [...] contains predatory mites of the species Amblyseius swirskii . These mites are no larger than a pinhead. They are mixed in with the carrier material, bran.

• Optimal Results with Entonem and Capsanem

  October 21, 2019

  90% and the young plants are more vital than ever. Although their home market in the Netherlands is important, much of their Lisianthus plants are exported [...] nematodes is that the young plants are much stronger now. Growing Lisianthus is no easy task, so the more vital the plant, the better for the end-growers whose [...] Great Success In the past the young, fragile plants had been subjected to fungus gnats (Sciara) and shore flies (Scatella Stagnalis) while the range of chemical

• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  fungi and bacteria are actually useful. Plants, humans, and animals couldn't even exist without these microorganisms. And it's with good reason that the number [...] if they are to continue to function well. The roots live in symbiosis with mycorrhizae (and many other useful fungi, such as Trichoderma) and rhizobacteria [...] minerals and defend against soil-borne diseases. The plant is also teeming with organisms, inside and out, the function of which is not yet known in many cases