• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the pollinator and the plant, and the interactions between them? Koppert’s White Paper on Plant-pollinator [...] problems that can affect yield and quality. Management of temperature, humidity, and radiation is therefore essential for both plant and pollinator. The White [...] experts in the field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects of high temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact

• Lettuce

  however, often plagued on by a number of insect and mammal pests and fungal and bacterial diseases, and can suffer numerous nutrient deficiencies. [...] Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves. It

• About bumblebees

  in order for the colony to reproduce. These new queens will mate with males, leave the nest and the cycle will continue. The old queen and her nest will [...] queens hibernates alone and underground throughout the winter season. Before hibernation, the new young queens will leave the old nest and mate with drones. [...] weeks after the first eggs are laid, the first worker bumblebees (all females) start emerging and carry out work both inside and outside the nest. Worker

• Thripex

  Carrier Bran. Application Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Bucket: Use a spoon [...] depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are [...] material on leaves or put small heaps on rockwool slabs Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction

• Biological solution against green shield bug

  June 23, 2021

  commercial partners. Over the course of the previous decade, the southern green shield bug has ravaged unheated pepper, aubergine and cucumber greenhouses in [...] Research in 2018 to find the most effective natural enemy of this pest identified a European parasitic wasp that parasitises the eggs. The first field tests have [...] rn Europe and central Europe. The disappearance of chemical products, in combination with climate change, has resulted in an increase in the level of

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

  January 6, 2021

  strawberries in re-used coir bags There is a much wider and growing appreciation for the role that biostimulants play in integrated crop management systems [...] with increasing production costs and have to make difficult decisions. The declining yields in successive seasons from the re-use of strawberry bags, has [...] effects on crop plants and substrate microbes,” commented Neil Procter, Koppert’s expert on biostimulants. Neil explained that when the treatment is applied

• Personal message to our customers

  April 8, 2020

  know that we are here for you. No matter where you are in the World, or which crop you grow. Thanks to the effort of all our colleagues across the World [...] times we reach out to you. Because, without you the World wouldn’t have fresh and healthy vegetables, fruit and flowers. Especially in a time when it is in [...] enemies, bumblebees and microbials. We are doing everything we can to make sure we can distribute our products all over the World. So that you can continue

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  December 18, 2018

  boosts the vitality of the predatory mite. As product manager Tim Bossinga explains, 'the improved vitality is a result of the fact that the predatory [...] replacing the carrier material for Macro-Mite . From 17 September, the predatory mite is supplied with a carrier material that includes added peat. The improved [...] natural way in the new carrier material. Upon delivery of the product, it remains important to apply the product as soon as possible due to the cannibalistic

• Koppert’s Mirical Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

  February 13, 2024

  condition. The packaging also reduces clumping and improves the distribution of the bugs in the crop. This all contributes to improved performance and maximum [...] in Berlin on the 9th of February, honours outstanding innovations in the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain, from production to the point of sale [...] sale. Accepting the award on behalf of Koppert, product manager Tim Bossinga said that innovation lay at the core of Koppert’s DNA and is a result of its

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  protection, the plant aborts the fruit to reduce fruit load on the plant and directs the assimilates to the vegetative growth of the plant. This is undesirable [...] energy from the plant, and it is one of the first processes to fall by the wayside if the plant cannot produce enough assimilates. In the act of self [...] not stick to the stigma. At high humidity, the pollen sticks to the stamen and does not fall onto the stigma. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended