• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  efficacy stands out as a linchpin in this scenario, directly influencing crop yield and quality. The success of growers hinges on a delicate balance, pa [...] 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 pollination [...] little of the bumblebees’ visual light. New generation LED growing lights with blue and green light will help bumblebees forage and navigate on darker days

• Natutec Drive

  any situation and based on the specifications of the greenhouse. The Natutec Drive module can be used as a customized vehicle or on existing farming equipment [...] over the crop to get the most effective pest control. The product is a unit with a patented release system to disperse material into an airstream for d [...] equipment, no matter what crop system. Tailor-made system for every situation Benefits of Natutec Drive Quality of coverage Accuracy for multiple products

• Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

  effects on bumblebees. For further information on side effects on Natupol Fly, search in the side effect database for bumblebees (Bombus spp.). Do not release [...] will often take longer than a week. In the event of having to use Natupol Fly at a temperature below 15 ˚C, first mature them in a warm environment. Release [...] less stops at a storage temperature of between 3 ˚C and 8 ˚C. At higher temperatures, the fully-grown flies emerge over time, depending on the actual t

• Protected vegetables

  pest detection alerts let you stay ahead of potential crop damage. Bumblebee pollination of vegetable crops Bumblebees play a crucial role in the pollination [...] cultivation, IPM plays a pivotal role in ensuring both crop health and environmental sustainability. Understanding IPM IPM is a holistic and proactive [...] crop health and yield. While conventional methods often rely on chemical pesticides, there's a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative known as biological

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  shall see.’ A more robust system Based on his initial experiences, Sjaak van Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory [...] they create an effective mix. You can see them soon after they have been released and they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk [...] So far, Spidex Vital has done what Sjaak van Dijk expected of it. A week after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It

• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  chemical agents to combat pests and diseases in a way that does not impact on soil life. In this we are a partner of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals [...] soil health. Held on the 5th of December, this year’s theme is: ‘Soils: Where Food Begins’. Throughout the world, soil nutrient loss is a major degradation [...] nutrients are not replenished they lose their capacity to nurture life. What can we do? We at Koppert are fully aware of this and endeavor to promote healthy

• Beetles

  Learn more about What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account of their [...] aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass through a pupal instar before reaching [...] Larvae have biting mouthparts and mostly feed on the same food as the adults. The pupae do not make a cocoon and will already display many similarities

• Tomato

  bacterial and fungal diseases pose a continuous threat to tomato plants, potentially decimating yields. IPM emerges as a critical strategy. This approach [...] sustainable and environmentally responsible agriculture. Bumblebee pollination not only plays a critical role in enhancing fruit set and yield in tomato [...] begins before planting and continues throughout the growing season, with a focus on early detection. Early identification of pests and diseases allows for

• Two-spotted spider mite

  colour of the adults often depends on the crop in which they occur (e.g. on cucumbers they are often yellow-brown, on tomatoes they are mainly red-brown) [...] are a good preventative measure as the sachets enable a continuous supply of predatory mites even before the pest is present. Recommended for you Effective [...] What are two-spotted spider mites? Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size

• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  an integral part of our DNA. Nothing beats original What we can do for you and your crop Whether you're just starting with biological control or looking [...] to chemical pesticides makes biological control a critical and sustainable option. Predatory mites offer a powerful defense, ensuring healthier crops and [...] of using predatory mites Targeted action: feeding on all life stages of spider mites. No side effects: a natural solution without harm to other natural enemies