• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  temperature to affect pollination takes at least one to two weeks. Similarly, it takes two weeks of cold weather for pollination to return to normal. 2 [...] reduced by factors other than hot climate conditions. Pollination demands energy from the plant, and it is one of the first processes to fall by the wayside [...] within the hive by 2 to 15° C, which can cause damage to the hive. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended humidity range is 60-75%. Due to better air

• Koppert’s Mirical Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

  February 13, 2024

  outstanding innovations in the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain, from production to the point of sale. Accepting the award on behalf of Koppert, product [...] achievements. Game Changing Innovation Changing product packaging from a plastic bottle to specially designed corrugated cardboard strips that form a natural [...] crop. This all contributes to improved performance and maximum results in whitefly control. The Mirical strips are easy to distribute and are hung over

• Chrysopa

  adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-20 [...] body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea is active mainly during the night. The larvae hide [...] the rock wool slabs, on leaves, via Dibox application boxes or distributed by Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of

• Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags

  January 6, 2021

  production costs and have to make difficult decisions. The declining yields in successive seasons from the re-use of strawberry bags, has to be weighed up against [...] whole lot more to be gained by using Fortafol-D. It supports general plant health and acts as a metabolic enhancer, which stimulates plants to grow, even under [...] extended by applying a second treatment three weeks later.” The total cost of both treatments is around 2 p per bag, which keeps the treatment price to an

• Leek moth

  the host plant. The pupa is 7-8 mm long, its colour varies from light yellow in the beginning to brown before adult emergence. Male and female moth are 8-9 [...] Europe. It is also found in some Asian countries and has been introduced to parts of Canada. The larvae of Acrolepiopsis assectella feed on cultivated [...] flower stalk or the inflorescence of the host plant. Feeding on the leaf tissue by the caterpillars causes a reduction in plant growth; if larvae are numerous

• Gilfresh Pumpkin Pollination Providing Excellent Yields

  May 5, 2023

  with our local Koppert representative from Burkes Agri and develop a plan to ensure that the whole area gets covered by a hive. We don't have any numerical [...] range of prepared vegetables. Gilresh are continuing to expand their portfolio as they continue to provide quality vegetables for retail and food manufacturing [...] Koppert as they continue to produce healthy and productive vegetable yields. Koppert supply Gilfresh with Tripol Bumblebee Hives to increase crop pollination

• Yellow rose aphid

  extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves. [...] sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the [...] In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids

• Drososan

  Drososan trap needs to be used in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant. The spotted wing drosophila are attracted to the trap by the liquid attractant [...] pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. The trap density typically ranges from 1-20 per hectare. Timing Install the traps [...] trap they drown in the attractant. The trap has been specifically designed to prevent the undesired trapping of other insects. Presentation One trap with

• Limonica Ulti-Mite

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. The Ulti-Mite slow-release sachet, made from 100% industrially compostable film [...] Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the

• Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

  developed a method to extract PLFAs from a root zone sample and to measure and quantify these compounds. The outcome then is used to assess the amounts [...] contribute to plant resilience. A balanced Ratio Temperature to Radiation will provide the best possible supply of assimilates to the root zone to feed the [...] second chance to get it there. Calcium cements pectin layers together to form strong cell walls. Weak cell walls are prone to be attacked by pests and diseases