• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  where less daylight is available. As a result, bumblebees may not become active or only become active much later in the day. It is essential that the flowers [...] whole day, it is best to keep hives closed and run hand pollination for one day, or when less that an average 1,5 biting mark is found. Humidity Is Also A [...] more and higher intensity LED is a trend which will help to reduce pollination issues in the dark winter conditions. In case of heavy snow on the deck

• Koppert collaborates with Valto to control harmful tomato virus

  October 8, 2018

  Product Manager, Kris De Smet. ‘Registration in several European countries is expected in a few weeks or months’ time. We expect that tomato growers all over [...] covers both so mutation is less likely and plants are protected naturally. This twofold protection is what distinguishes us from our competitors’. ‘I am [...] cycle. The same is true for vaccinations in humans, so growers understand this. The benefits are clear, so we don’t expect major concerns in that field,’

• Boost your cherry flowers for a good production

  March 11, 2021

  A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. Top fruit crops are close to flowering. Now it is the time to choose the right [...] zinc, manganese, boron and other trace elements in quantities 80 to 100 times higher than leaf tissue! It is essential that enough energy and elements are [...] of Vidi Terrum and Veni Calcium is that it could be applied during the flowering phase without disturbing pollinators. In addition to natural occurring

• Cannabis

  Management (IPM) in cannabis Integrated pest management (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive. This is because cannabis [...] cause problems. Biological control is a key component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cannabis cultivation. It involves the use of natural predators [...] manage them properly. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is vital in cannabis cultivation because it effectively controls pests and diseases, promotes sustainable

• Ahold Delhaize: ‘We can't sell anything without substantiated information’

  November 26, 2018

  that information. If there is no information, there is no product.’ Reactive attitude His colleague, Nienke Weidema, is in charge of ensuring the quality [...] sector is ahead of the ornamentals sector in terms of sustainability. But this lead comes as no surprise, as food safety has been a deciding factor in the [...] Weidema, ornamental plant growers in the Netherlands and elsewhere are already taking steps in the right direction when it comes to the requirements set for

• Protected vegetables

  making it easier for growers to comply with legal requirements. Common pests in vegetable crops Vegetable pests can inflict serious damage in terms of [...] and thrips. Diseases in vegetable crops There are different types of diseases in vegetable crops that cause harm to the plants and its fruits. Common vegetable [...] precautions. Go to disease overview Disease control in vegetable crops Controlling diseases in vegetable crops is essential for maintaining crop health and ensuring

• Leaf miners

  species that cause damage in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae [...] while beneficial nematodes target pupae in the soil. Sticky traps help monitor adult activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological [...] Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small

• Natupol Booster

  inside. Seal the entire hive in a plastic bag, remove it from the crop area, and dispose of the sealed bag and sugar water tank in accordance with local waste [...] pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing [...] pollination performance. After some weeks the colony will reach its maximum size and starts declining in size and pollination activity. Colony development depends

• Premium Quality, Around The World

  March 6, 2023

  mission is to provide its customers with the best possible solutions. It’s a commitment that goes beyond product quality. After all, no matter where in the [...] and kicking is not exactly the easiest task in the world. That task becomes even more complex if a product in the Netherlands needs to arrive in, say, Mexico [...] requirement – on-time delivery – relies on precise organization: ‘An important element here is the fact that Koppert’s Dispatch Department has its own customs

• Natupol Fly

  interactions in high temperatures Application Put the required amount of pupae in a cup Place the cup in the crop on the soil. Do not scatter the pupae in the crop [...] or condensation The flies emerge over time, depending on the temperature If outdoor temperature is below 18°C it is best to keep the pupae indoors at a [...] released in the crop Dosage Adjust the quantity in relation to the number of flowers per m². As a general rule apply 100-300 pupae per m² per week. It is important