• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  day of the year (December 21), and the four to six weeks that follow it when the winter weather leads to the least favourable pollination conditions of [...] 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 [...] before 11 in the morning. Starting the light cycle before midnight is known to create problems. Check the moment the flowers close and adjust the light cycle

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  maximum of one day later, to allow the bumblebees to gather food. Position the hives evenly throughout the plot for maximum results. The recommended number of [...] before opening the little doors to give the bumblebees to time to become calm again. Transportation and shaking movements can make the bumblebees restless [...] it in the shadow of the crop. Ensure that the underside of the hive is kept dry. Keep the hive entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering

• Predatory mites

  knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right [...] alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory [...] reduce the development of pest resistance to chemical treatments. Biodiversity promotion: The introduction of predatory mites supports biodiversity by minimising

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] total of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps last summer, to help it to determine [...] caterpillar . The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  Koppert wants to help you find the right solutions. We are a family business and the global market leader in developing sustainable solutions against diseases [...] promote vital biodiversity. In Partnership with Nature . Our solutions We offer multiple solutions to improve 100% sustainabale agriculture. Solutions highly [...] enables us to develop targeted natural solutions for the challenges you face as a modern farmer. This approach is bearing fruit: farmers around the world are

• Experience Centre

  workers do what they do best. Did you know that the vision of bumblebees differs vastly to that of humans and that we use that difference to provide our [...] from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A tour takes an average of 1,5 hours and is suitable for groups of up to 15 visitors. In the case of bigger groups, the programme [...] natural pollination , come and visit the Koppert Experience Centre where you can take an interactive journey through the fascinating world of sustainable

• Inspired by Nature: New design, Same Trusted Quality

  February 6, 2023

  traceability throughout the logistics chain. While a QR code helps navigate directly to the product webpage for more information. Ready For The Future Our new Koppert [...] natural solutions for biological crop protection . Always looking forward, we continuously work to improve and find new solutions and services to face current [...] expect the same high quality from all our products. We are confident this new branding supports us on our journey to increase our positive impact to the world

• Pollination checklist tomato

  cooling. Position the hive so that it is easily visible both to the bumblebees and to people Ensure the hive is horizontal Protect the hive against condensation [...] 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 (bite marks) [...] pollinated. The flower needs to have been pollinated before it closes. Depending on the conditions, a flower will remain open for one to three days. To check

• Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

  pollen. The Natupol Fly Checklist shows how to achieve the best pollination results. Download poster The emergence of Natupol Fly adults from the pupae more [...] have emerged. Protect the opening for the flies against water. Protect the opening for the flies against heat. It is preferable to use white of light coloured [...] metre as standard. Modify this quantity in relation to the number of flowers per square metre. Protect the pupae from direct sunlight and moisture such as

• Vidi Funda

  decomposition process If the soil is to be covered with plastic foil, the Vidi Funda pellets must be worked into the soil to avoid anaerobic conditions Application [...] restores and maintains the natural balance of the soil. Crops All crops. Mode of action The Vidi Funda pellets break down through the interaction of temperature [...] across the soil surface Avoid direct contact between pellets and plant stem or rhizome If possible, work pellets into the top layer to promote the decomposition