• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  associated with the operation of growing lights are imposing a significant burden on growers, profoundly influencing the dynamics of crop cultivation. As energy [...] heating and lighting greenhouses have led to a number of issues for pollinating bees and bumblebees: ‘Of course, growers want to limit their rising energy [...] different to human vision. Bumblebees need approx. 30-40 umpl of this Beevision, on the entrance of the hives and around the flowers in the crop, to do their

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  n, use of air-cooling systems, use of evaporation systems. During periods of hot weather, when the temperature exceeds 30° C for large parts of the day [...] environmental temperature: Impact of radiant heat and humidity A glasshouse air temperature of 30° C at a humidity of 80% can still results in good pollination [...] an intensity of no more than 400 watts. The table in figure 3 gives a representation of what the best conditions are for pollination. Of course, these

• New Generation Mycotal

  June 2, 2023

  has announced that Mycotal , used for the biological control of Whitefly and a number of other pests, has undergone recent production enhancements. This [...] shelf life. A process of continuous improvement, led by Koppert’s dedicated research team, recently resulted in the optimisation of Koppert's microbiological [...] for a range of pests found in vegetables, ornamentals, nursery trees and soft fruit in protected cultivation" Continuous Improvement The task of optimising

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  he struck on the idea of a natural enemy for this pest,’ Paul Koppert, former CEO and son of Jan Koppert recalls. ‘His journey of exploration took him to [...] they decided to commercialize the first production of predatory mites for the biological control of spider mite,’ says Paul. ‘Koppert was the first to [...] – almost 10,000 hectares of horticulture that specialised in greenhouse grown tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and a range of flowers. ‘We had a great

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  effective predator of thrips, attacking motile stages of the pest, including the adults. The presence of pollen enhances the rate of development of Orius, hence [...] thrips. The establishment of Orius is most effective at day temperatures in excess of 18 0 C, and in view of this, the introduction of the predatory bug is [...] ‘window’ for introduction of Orius is relatively narrow since fast establishment of the predator is the aim for optimum control of thrips . It should also

• Koppert UK Conference: 19th October 2023

  August 25, 2023

  strategise and discover the wide range of options available from Koppert UK. In light of the diversified subsections of biological control supported industries [...] and entomological experts, and host a range of clinics run by dedicated Koppert UK consultants. An array of diverse and accomplished guests will be attending [...] in the application of biological control in food production, dedicated researchers from prestigious universities, experts in the use of AI & robotics, a

• Trianum-P UK label 050520

  4-8, in many types of growing media, and on the roots of a wide range of plants. PREPARATION OF SUSPENSION Suspend the required dose of Trianum-P® in water [...] DRINK AND ANIMAL FEEDING STUFFS KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN THIS MATERIAL AND ITS CONTAINER MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN A SAFE WAY KEEP ONLY IN THE ORIGINAL [...] development of roots and aerial parts of the plant. Trianum-P® can be used under various environmental conditions. It grows under a range of temperatures

• ROI Trianum-P 060520a

  4-8, in many types of growing media, and on the roots of a wide range of plants. PREPARATION OF SUSPENSION Suspend the required dose of Trianum-P® in water [...] away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs Keep out of the reach of children Dispose of contents/container to a licenced hazardous waste disposal [...] development of roots and aerial parts of the plant. Trianum-P® can be used under various environmental conditions. It grows under a range of temperatures

• BULLETIN_VIDI_FORTUM___AQ10_31.1.22_K.pdf

  formulation containing 5x109 spores of A. quisqualis per gramme of product. This hyperparasite can attack a wide range of powdery mildew fungi. On-label approvals [...] to evaluate the biostimulatory effects of three commercially available plant biostimulants on the germination of Ampelomyces quisqualis spores in the b [...] range of edible crops to enhance vegetative growth. Biostimulants based on seaweed extracts have long been advocated as potential stimulants of naturally

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced [...] biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions [...] discovering the first larvae of the bean seed fly, Frank decided to use Capirel. Integrated pest management, including the use of beneficial nematodes like