• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  with the revolving dosage pot, ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees the even [...] with the revolving dosage pot, ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies.The airflow from the fan guarantees the even [...] vegetable cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 2-3 metres from the Mini-Airbug. More

• Syrphidend

  not open the box until you arrive at the release point. Carefully open the perforated lid of the carboard box. Hang the open box vertically on the plants [...] Adult hoverflies emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. The young larvae start feeding on the aphids . Visual effect Aphids [...] sunlight or rain. Dosage The dosage of Syrphidend depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  important during the four to six weeks before the shortest day of the year (December 21), and the four to six weeks that follow it when the winter weather [...] Beevision, on the entrance of the hives and around the flowers in the crop, to do their pollination work and find their way back to the hives. These levels [...] before 11 in the morning. Starting the light cycle before midnight is known to create problems. Check the moment the flowers close and adjust the light cycle

• New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Requires More Aggressive Beneficial Insects

  September 1, 2023

  species from which the larvae take longer than the parasitoids to establish in the crop, but can be good addition to the system. At the same time, we are [...] by dedicating focused research to the biology of the pest and diagnosing the prevalence of this new strain found in the field. Newly Resistant Myzus Strain [...] can solidify the protocol and recommendations for use, while being aware of the cost factor.’ ‘We will communicate the first update of the sweet pepper

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes [...] nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start [...] which make them safe for the growers who handle them and the people who consume them. How Do They Work? After application, the nematodes search for their

• Gilfresh Pumpkin Pollination Providing Excellent Yields

  May 5, 2023

  customers throughout the island of Ireland. We caught up with Richard Gilpin, head of farm operations at Gilfresh, who explained the relationship Gilfresh [...] Pollination Richard believes the local demographic had a big impact in inspiring Gilfesh to increase pollination efforts through the use of Koppert Hives: "County [...] Ireland's orchard county due to the number of apple orchards located here. We were aware of how important pollination was in the surrounding orchards, and when

• Earth Day 2023

  April 21, 2023

  protect the environment, support biodiversity, and contribute to the health and wellbeing of people and the planet. Our Positive Impact One of the key ways [...] to reflect on the state of our planet and to take action to protect it for future generations. At Koppert, we believe that caring for the earth is not just [...] positive impact on the environment and biodiversity is significant. Our biological solutions help growers and farmers to reduce the environmental impact

• Legume Pest Monitoring Systems

  April 12, 2023

  occasionally attacked. The larvae feed in the flower buds during June, leading to flower failure and significantly reduced yields in the more determinate vining [...] peas. "The New System Will Enable Growers To Manage This Pest More Effectively" Following evaluation at several sites in Yorkshire in 2021, the monitoring [...] Agri technical lead, says "the pea midge system is a valuable addition to Koppert's growing pea pest monitoring tool portfolio. The new system will enable

• Pollination

  n is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same [...] ation. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another plant [...] when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life

• Inspired by Nature: New design, Same Trusted Quality

  February 1, 2023

  traceability throughout the logistics chain. While a QR code helps navigate directly to the product webpage for more information. Ready For The Future Our new Koppert [...] is entering the next phase. We proudly present our new product branding. Each product will have its own premium look-and-feel, but at the same time remain [...] journey to increase our positive impact to the world.” New Features Beautiful photography, our new logo and the use of green as our main colour reflect our