• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  of cannabis. Furthermore, we have to do an amazing job of organizing our production and distribution, as we never want to say we can't fulfil a customer's [...] The Cannabis Market is Coming to Light People who grow cannabis for medicinal purposes have no choice: they always need to use biological crop protection [...] of cannabis use. The liberalization relates to smoking cannabis, processing it into oils and lotions, and using it in food products. At Koppert, former

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  changes to the Natupol system. For example, UV markings were added to the bumblebee hives some time ago, making it easier for the bumblebees to recognize [...] Bumblebees are indispensable and highly-valued 'colleagues'. They have been used as pollinators in tomato crops for many years. To ensure that the bumblebees [...] greenhouse, and thus optimize the pollination effect. It's so easy to operate, too: one central transmitter controls all the bumblebee hives. We have made even

• Fusarium spp.

  causes foot and/or root rot of the infected host plant, and the disease may manifest as wilting, stunting and chlorosis or lesions on the stem and/or leaves [...] fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect [...] stem, brown discolouration occurs. Infected glumes and kernels become white, due to dehydration, and later turn pinkish-red as spores are formed. Ear infection

• Fusarium wilt

  fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect [...] banana, whole plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium [...] may occur and cause different symptoms. Fusarium oxysporum is the only Fusarium that actually grows inside the vessel system of the host plant and spreads

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  on stems, leaves and fruits. Leaves and shoots wilt. On the lower leaves, blister-like white lesions occur, which later turn brown and may merge. The leaves [...] the name ring rot. Life cycle and appearance of Bacterial canker of tomato Clavibacter is seed-borne and tuber-borne and primary infection is mostly from [...] propagation material. It spreads to other seedlings by touching the plants in greenhouse crops and by water in field crops, for example through splashes of rain

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  mites that´s resistant to low and high humidity conditions. What is the difference between biodegradable, home compostable and industrially compostable [...] (water, carbon dioxide and biomass). Everything is biodegradable, however the time frame per material differs, leading to different terminology: Home compostable [...] degradation finds place in a natural environment and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example, an apple on the side of the road or a tomato in

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  scales with Aphytis and Rhyzobug and spider mites with Spical Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol solutions have not only proven to be successful but also reduced [...] chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable practices, Balbino and his team have transformed their citrus cultivation [...] passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural journey hasn't been without obstacles. Faced with different pests, he sought

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 18, 2022

  some host plants have properties that are less favored by insects: tomato plants, for example, have small hairs and secrete a sticky and toxic substance [...] greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can survive in various locations and have a wide range of host plants: the insect targets vegetable and ornamental crops [...] tomato plants, for example, and can survive much better on gerbera than on roses. It certainly has its preferences. This is partly due to the fact that some

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  August 18, 2021

  They're often difficult for growers to distinguish from each other. 3. In order to be effective against thrips, you need to know which intruder you are dealing [...] juices from the upper leaf and/or flower cells, resulting in the characteristic silver-grey spots and brown dots. This can lead to considerable damage. 5. [...] Beneficial insects are susceptible to chemical treatments and varying environmental and biological conditions. Entomite-M • Predatory mite: Stratiolaelaps

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  August 5, 2021

  animals attracted to hives? The sugar water and pollen in the hives can attract other insects and animals. Most insects attracted to the hives are generally [...] What is the difference between honeybees and bumblebees? In terms of their strong natural pollination qualities, bumblebees and honeybees complement each [...] houses, shade cloth and hail netting) and they fly around your crop in a more criss cross fashion. What is the life cycle of the bumblebee and will they return