• Ahold Delhaize: ‘We can't sell anything without substantiated information’

  November 26, 2018

  sector. ‘What we do want to see, however, is that ornamental plant growers become more transparent, environmentally friendly, and focused on reducing emissions [...] then there is no need to work on improving these aspects.’ According to Weidema, this attitude can't provide a foundation for a bond of trust and the open [...] guarantee a basic level of quality, but they do not provide insight into the quality improvement that takes place year after year. For this, you need an

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  ‘Pesticides are bad for beneficial insects and anything you can do to make it more sustainable is a good thing,’ Alfred adds. Koppert’s Tripol hives were [...] honeybees at lower temperatures, and we have found that a combination of honeybees and bumblebees is a big improvement.’ Alfred uses two Tripol hives per hectare [...] brother and nephews on their fruit company, Verstegen VOF in Opijnen, Gerlderland. Six years ago, they introduced Natupol Tripol bumblebees for optimal pollination

• Personal message to our customers

  April 8, 2020

  Especially in a time when it is increasingly important to stay healthy, we want to make sure you know that we are here for you. No matter where you are in the [...] these turbulent times we reach out to you. Dear grower, In these turbulent times we reach out to you. Because, without you the World wouldn’t have fresh 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 to rely on our natural solutions

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  placement of bumblebees hives here. Coexistence of bumblebees and honeybees Bumblebees and honeybees can work together to enhance pollination. You can release [...] entrance is visible to both humans and bumblebees during the flowering period. You can achieve this by placing the hive on a crate or stack of stones. Additionally [...] following these guidelines, you can optimize the effectiveness of bumblebee pollination in your crops. Recommended for you Plant Pollinator interactions

• Thripex-V

  Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put small heaps on rockwool slabs Make sure the material remains on the introduction [...] should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] receipt Apply on day of receipt. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally. Recommended for you Neoseiulus cucumeris

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  pollination activity. A single visit by a bumblebee is typically sufficient for successful pollination. Fruit setting occurs once a flower has been adequately [...] Bumblebees play a vital role in achieving optimal pollination results for tomato crops. If you are seeking to optimize your crop's pollination process [...] exceptional yields, harnessing the power of commercial bumblebees can be a game-changer. Bumblebees are efficient and reliable pollinators, and when used

• Pollination checklist tomato

  pollination , a bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower [...] chemicals on the plants or flowers. Bumblebees maintain a constant temperature in the hive. If the temperature to which they are exposed is too high for a lengthy [...] to check the bumblebees' work. A single visit results in the transfer of enough pollen for pollination. Fruit setting takes place once a flower has been

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• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  more than 30° C for a couple of hours has a negligible effect on pollination. However, a full day above 30° C has an immediate effect on pollination. If the [...] paper focuses on the impact of climate (temperature, radiation, humidity) on plants, pollination and bumblebees. Proper pollination of a tomato flower [...] hand. A humidity of 85% is fine for pollination in a semi-closed greenhouse, while a humidity of more than 80% starts to impede pollination in a conventional

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering period. For instance, position the hive on a crate or on a stack of stones. Flowering weeds [...] give the bumblebees to time to become calm again. Transportation and shaking movements can make the bumblebees restless. Protect the bumblebee hive against [...] collated and published in a booklet supplied together with the hive. Download checklist Positioning advice Introduce bumblebees 4-7 days before flowering