• Leek moth

  the base of the hollow flower stalk, this can be broken easily. On inflorescences, damage is characterized by the fall of the flowers where moth larvae have [...] but mature larvae are ca 10 mm with a brown head capsule and . a yellowish-white body. Pupation takes place in a 10-mm-long, cream-coloured, silk cocoon [...] Male and female moth are 8-9 mm long, with a wing span of 15-16 mm. Their general colour is grey-brown with a typical white triangle in the middle of the

• Koppert To Showcase Digital Assistant Prototype At Fruit Logistica 2024

  February 2, 2024

  industry, accumulating a wealth of knowledge and insights. Now, we're channeling this rich knowledge base into the development of a digital assistant that's [...] provides growers with 24/7 access to a wealth of knowledge and support from Koppert experts. The digital assistant is designed to offer instant answers to [...] we can work towards more sustainable agriculture. See you at our booth! What Would You Ask Our Digital Assistant? Not visiting Fruit Logistica, or simply

• Rapeseed

  ) belongs to the family of Brassicaceae and is a flowering plant with bright yellow flowers. The plant is also known as rape, oilseed rape, rappi, rapa [...] (one specific group of cultivars). Rapeseed is primarily grown for its oil rich seeds and nowadays the species is the third-largest provider of vegetable oil

• Potato

  The word ‘potato’ ( S olanum tuberosum ) is used to refer to the plant itself or its edible tuber. The plant is an herbaceous perennial and came to Europe [...] half of the 16th century. Potatoes as a food crop were introduced by the Spanish. Now this starchy, tuberous crop is an integral part of the world’s food [...] some 60 cm tall. Its leaves die after flowering, fruiting and the development of the potatoes. The plant’s flowers vary from white, pink, red or blue, to

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  4-7 days before the flowering period begins. The bees will start pollinating as soon as the flowers open. Ensure that the hive is positioned in the crop [...] the hive 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 [...] However, maintain a minimum distance of 100 meters between bumblebee and honeybee hives, keeping the honeybees out of sight. This precaution is necessary to

• Pepper weevil

  the best approach is to monitor them during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active. Another recommendation is to inspect the ground [...] reddish-brown, or nearly black. Their main distinguishing feature is a ‘snout’ which is longer than their head and prothorax. Two days after hatching and [...] ground as well as the flowers and immature fruit, since they throw themselves to the ground and keep still when they detect a threat. Damage symptoms The

• About bumblebees

  Bumblebees pollinate flowers through a method called 'buzz- pollination ', this will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically [...] typically needs to visit a flower between 7-10 times, before it is fully pollinated Bumblebees lack the sophisticated communication system of honeybees, and [...] start foraging for pollen and nectar, as well as search for a suitable nest site. Once a nest is chosen, she will start laying eggs to build her own colony

• Natupol Booster

  Natupol Booster is developed for crops with a short (one to four weeks) intensive blossom period and which produce a lot of nectar. For early blossoming [...] days before the crop starts flowering Distribute the Natupol Boosters evenly throughout the plot. The best position is on a horizontal platform just above [...] blossoming crops Tripol with extra insulation is a better choice. Crops Pumpkins, zucchini , watermelon, kiwi, commercial seed production such as rape seed, fodder

• Experience Centre

  international agriculture and horticulture. Take a look inside a bumblebee hive and see these tireless workers do what they do best. Did you know that the vision [...] Experience Centre is aimed at target groups linked to agriculture and horticulture. Opening hours: weekdays (Mon - Fri) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A tour takes [...] 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 can be adapted in consultation. The

• Syrphidend

  from 100-600 pupae per ha/release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or recognised distributor for advice on the best [...] situation. Environmental conditions Syrphidend is most effective between 15 and 23°C. High humidity is favourable for larval development and hatching of [...] consumed entirely, only skin remains. Dark excrements (meconium) on the leaves is an indicator of hoverfly larvae activity. Pack size 50 pupae. Presentation