• Navigating the energy efficiency, greenhouse lighting and pollination success

  November 15, 2023

  of this Beevision on the entrance of the hives and around the flowers in the crop for bumblesbees to do their pollination work and be able to find their [...] affected is key to securing pollination in the best possible way. The bottom line is that bumblebees need at least two to four hours of daylight and open flowers [...] become active and complete their daily pollination tasks. This is especially important during the four to six weeks before the shortest day of the year (December

• Overwintering pests: diapause or hibernation and the wait for spring

  December 18, 2024

  When the weather turns cold, we tuck away in the coziest spot we can find. Similarly, pests in their environment do the same, hiding in warm spots, ov [...] slowed, helping it conserve energy and endure adverse conditions. Unlike hibernation, which is a state of dormancy, diapause is a developmental pause that can [...] apples, pears, and cherries, the return of plant growth creates a favorable environment for pests to emerge from diapause or hibernation and resume reproduction

• In search of the relationship between NatuGro and nitrogen release

  June 27, 2019

  at the start of the cultivation cycle and this is repeated every four weeks. Vidi Terrum is also applied at the start of the cultivation cycle and repeated [...] nitrate when there is an oversupply of nitrogen. It is this nitrate that makes the plant attractive to fungi from the soil and to stinging and sucking pests [...] nitrogen release, and use of NatuGro? And what level of nitrogen makes the plants more attractive to aphids , for example, and what is the precise reason

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  Asia, Europe, North America, and domestically. The large production scale, high water demand, and pest pressures challenge the Los Pinos team to seek innovative [...] pollination programs. A long and increasingly sustainable road to learning and success The partnership between Koppert and Rancho Los Pinos spans over 20 [...] Thanks to the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use of

• Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

  April 25, 2019

  time-consuming and error-sensitive. That is why Koppert is developing the scout-app, which will automatically identify and count the pests on sticky traps. This [...] Application at Koppert ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling [...] are testing the innovation in practice. The app is currently in the pre-introduction phase: we are shifting the focus towards other crops and further increasing

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 17, 2023

  vegetables, and outdoor vegetables such as leafy greens, onions, carrots and beans. And the carefully developed formula and packaging make the transition [...] handle them and the people who consume them. As a result, nematodes contribute to the better health of people and planet. Improved formula The answers to [...] counterparts today and addresses the push towards sustainable agriculture in the future. We believe in finding solutions in nature and to applying innovation

• ‘Nature is key to solving agricultural dilemmas’

  August 29, 2023

  rand grandson of the founder of the agricultural biocontrol giant Koppert, shares the company’s plan for Brazil. In the late 1960s, when the way of cultivating [...] What is the main global challenge in achieving 100% sustainable agriculture? At the heart of our approach lies the belief that nature holds the solutions [...] 1967, and we aim to further expand the Brazilian ecosystem of innovation. We have recently launched the Fundo Gazebo with the purpose of research and development

• Biological pesticides and fungicides – The natural way to control pests and diseases in outdoor crops

  August 10, 2023

  e. They are safe for the grower, the environment and the consumer. They leave no residue and require no preharvest interval, and pests do not develop [...] Biological pesticides and fungicides – The natural way to control pests and diseases in outdoor crops As chemical resistance grows and the availability of chemical [...] stress on the plant, Trianum makes the plant more resilient to stress. Healthier root systems improve the uptake of water and nutrients and stimulate plant

• Introducing the new Limonica: double the mites, double the power

  January 31, 2025

  Limonica: the best solution for whitefly and thrips Amblydromalus limonicus is a generalist predatory mite that feeds on whiteflies, thrips , mites and other [...] heavy pest infestations and lower temperatures What sets Limonica apart is the ability to thrive in cases of severe infestations. The mite quickly controls [...] Achieving the impossible Tim Bossinga, Global Product Manager at Koppert, explains: “ Limonica is a product with enormous potential. However, the predatory

• Koppert beneficials help Rosehill improve the quantity and quality of its roses

  December 18, 2017

  beneficials and chemical agents at the same time.' Experience is key According to Aram, exchanging knowledge and information with other companies is crucial [...] use of chemicals. The result is more roses and better roses.' Rosehill started using biological crop protection in 2012. The company is located some sixty [...] understand how beneficials work and how to use them. Experience is the best teacher.' Now, in 2017, Rosehill is satisfied with the results of their biological