• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  products. At Koppert, former team leader Erik van Santen coordinates the activities related to cannabis cultivation. "Rapid growth is occurring in all areas [...] army". Phytoseiulus persimilis The challenge Koppert faces Koppert is only active in countries that have legalized the cultivation of cannabis. However, the

• Koppert Biological Systems Takes Over Horticoop’s Biological Crop Protection Activities

  October 2, 2018

  Koppert Biological Systems will take over the biological crop protection activities of Horticoop B.V. as of 1 November. The takeover includes Horticoop’s [...] wished to change its business strategy by divesting itself of its wholesale activities which included its crop protection services. Both parties then looked

• Sustainable Development Goals

  Actively contributing to the world’s SDGs In 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offered the world a blueprint towards achieving [...] society, and the economy. How do we contribute to SDGs? Our day to day activities align with several of the SDGs, particularly those related to sustainable [...] horticulture and agriculture. We not only fight pests and diseases, but actively improve plant health , the health of people working in horticulture and

• Grape downy mildew

  susceptible, characteristic ‘oil spots’ on the upper surface of young, actively growing leaves, followed by downy white growth on the underside, are typical [...] magna C2c Maky is known for its ability to produce a wide range of bio-active compounds involved in microbial interactions. When used as a lysate, these [...] compounds support plant protection by acting both on the plant surface and by activating the plant’s natural defense mechanisms. This dual mode of action makes

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive and optimize their pollination activity. To ensure the best performance of bumblebees, it's crucial to maintain [...] temperatures or incubating the brood when it gets colder. Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to [...] to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination activities, rather than regulating the hive's internal climate. Different temperatures

• Open field pollination

  are among the most efficient and reliable pollinators. Their foraging activities enable the cross-pollination of plants, increasing genetic diversity, [...] to regulate body temperature. This unique feature allows them to remain active across a broader range of temperatures, making them particularly effective [...] during cool and wet weather conditions when honeybees may exhibit reduced activity. Bumblebees vs honeybees Outdoor crops pollination Short flowering crops

• About bumblebees

  honeybees Bumblebees are active at low temperatures near 10°C, while honeybees become active at higher temperatures Bumblebees are active on cloudy, foggy, and [...] and rainy days. Honeybees are less active at low light levels Bumblebees work earlier in the morning and later into the evening hours Bumblebees pollinate

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  are most active in sunny conditions. Above 33°C their searching behaviour comes to a standstill, while below 16°C they slow down until activity ceases at [...] with a dark brown or black coloration. Larvae have prominent mandibles and actively hunt and feed on mealybug nymphs and adults. Pupal stage: Larvae pupate [...] black coloration and measure around 4 millimetres in length. Adults are active predators and feed on mealybugs at all stages of development.

• Ask your crop advisor about Acadian

  Improves photosynthesis and productivity by increasing chlorophyll production Activates antioxidant production and increases water retention, reducing the impact [...] and chill) Helps plants produce energy, encouraging the production of new active compounds that can boost crop quality and yield Download Product Label Acadian

• Pollination checklist tomato

  no fruit will grow. Bumblebees are active at temperatures between 8 and 32 degrees Celsius. Their optimum activity level is at temperatures between 8 and [...] degrees Celsius. At temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees Celsius, their activity level gradually drops. At higher temperatures, the bumblebees stop flying [...] periods with extreme temperatures, extra measures will be required such as active cooling. Position the hive so that it is easily visible both to the bumblebees