• Drososan

  to hang the traps is in the shade along the sides of the plot, in the hedge (if available) and in the crop. If the crop is low, make sure the traps hang [...] by the liquid attractant. Once in the trap they drown in the attractant. The trap has been specifically designed to prevent the undesired trapping of other [...] above the ground. In taller crops, the traps can be placed in the crop Protect the traps against direct sunlight Check the traps weekly Once the luring

• Greenhouse crop pollination

  cultivation of crops and supporting a more stable and sustainable agricultural industry. For the past 40 years we have been at the forefront of developing [...] pollination solutions for the horticultural industry. With decades of experience and extensive research, we have gained in-depth knowledge of pollinators and their [...] Our flagship product, Natupol , is a game-changer in horticultural pollination. It harnesses the power of bumblebees, nature's most efficient pollinators

• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  t of its latest offering to the strawberry sector, in the form of the Natutec Drive . This is unquestionably one of Koppert’s most advanced and sophisticated [...] of the Natutec Drive from the beginning, and I am looking forward to seeing this in practise on strawberry farms throughout the British Isles in the years [...] name and the rate of application required. “This is a first-class piece of machinery which exemplifies our superiority in the field of biocontrol-related

• Consumers

  before the tomato can actually start to grow. In nature, insects and other animals take care of the pollination and therefore the formation of fruit. Honeybees [...] are released to combat harmful insects, in the same way as they do in the wild. Koppert supplies various species of parasitic wasps, predatory mites, bugs [...] traditional important pollinators of arable and horticultural crops. The bumblebee is a close relative of the honeybee. In 1987, it was established that

• Earth Day 2023

  April 21, 2023

  production facilities in the Netherlands, leading to a reduction of 89% in CO2 emissions from electricity use. Three out of four cars added to the KBV and Koppert [...] biodiversity, and contribute to the health and wellbeing of people and the planet. Our Positive Impact One of the key ways that we promote sustainability is through [...] production facility. In the last two years much of the reduction has also been driven by energy price hikes and warmer weather conditions. In 2022, we started

• IPM app

  intuitive user interface. The Dashboard gives the grower insight into pest issues in almost real-time once uploaded from the field. Koppert iPM scouting [...] efficacy and optimised timing of biological applications. These factors increase the efficacy of control agents, thereby reducing the need for pesticides and [...] growers with their in-depth integrated pest management program. Koppert iPM consists of two components, a Scout App and an online Dashboard. The Scout App works

• Personal message to our customers

  April 8, 2020

  In 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 [...] the World, or which crop you grow. Thanks to the effort of all our colleagues across the World, we are still able to produce our natural enemies, bumblebees [...] 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

• Natupol

  position the hive near the top of plants, in such a way that the hive is exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive [...] Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood [...] inclination, otherwise sugar water may leak) Position the hive about 20-60 cm above the ground in the shade of the crop or if necessary provide additional shading

• Sweet pepper

  purple and brown. The sweet pepper is a very rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants. The level of carotene is even nine times higher in red peppers. Red [...] About The sweet pepper, also referred to as bell pepper or just pepper, is part of a specific group of cultivars that belongs to the species Capsicum annuum [...] annuum . These different cultivars of the sweet pepper plant bear fruit in different colours ranging from vanilla/white and yellow to orange, green and

• Koppert Foundation

  horticulture and agriculture and improvement of the health and availability of food and nutrition for those who need it most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses [...] Koppert established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture [...] smallholder farmers providing education about our wonderful partnering with nature in integrated crop management supporting local Koppert employees with their personal