• Keep them cool!

  July 12, 2018

  humidity at the right level. A protective layer in the bottom of the Natupol box acts as insulation and reduces fluctuation in temperature in the hive. ‘The [...] temperatures, the best practice is to help the colonies to keep cool during the hottest times of the day and allow them to pollinate in the early morning [...] these influences.’ The Natupol hives are designed in such a way that the bumblebees are able to influence the microclimate in the hive in the most efficient

• Sustainability report 2024

  but a snapshot of our journey, honest, grounded, and continually evolving. Of course, none of this is possible without our people. The Board wants to thank [...] and growing regulatory expectations, we recognize the importance of recalibrating our focus. We looked at our ambitions from new angles and made deliberate [...] forward with the most impact. Our 2024 sustainability report provides a transparent and comprehensive overview of our ESG performance over the past year and

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant is pierced is unimportant. The piercing of the lower leaves in the crop can cause [...] margins. The immediate effects of piercing by the aphids are visible in lower leaves in the form of yellow patches. Heavy yellowing may even be followed [...] number of darker bands, and their length exceeds that of the body. The legs are also long, there are two distinctive dark green spots on the abdomen at the

• Considerably lower Pythium pressure

  October 11, 2022

  Trianum, levels of Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole [...] he explained. The biggest threat to his crop is thrips, especially during the darkest period of the year. ‘Nature basically shuts down at that point. E [...] ticking over. Those sorts of conditions have a bigger impact on the beneficials than on the thrips, which means I need to be alert. The same goes for caterpillars

• HORIVER – The winner catches ‘em all!

  wide variety of crops. Horiver sticky traps make it possible to detect pests at an early stage, to then tackle them biologically. This avoids the unnecessary [...] unnecessary use of chemical agents. ' Horiver sticky traps have the best trapping capacity for over more than 20 years. Each player in the Horiver team has unique [...] Horiver Disc Designed to fit around the stem of a plant Horiver Disc is ideal to trap pests active both above and below the ground Traps root aphids and fungus

• Cabbage moth

  accumulates in the heart of cabbage, thereby lowering the commercial value of infested crops. Life cycle and appearance of Cabbage moth The adult cabbage [...] from their pupae the female moths lay clusters of 20 to 100 eggs on the underside of leaves or elsewhere within the greenhouse structure. The eggs are initially [...] have a light network of markings. First instar larvae of the cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) are gregarious, eating the edge of the leaves on which they

• Benefits of using parasitic wasps for pest control

  risks – Long-term use of biological control reduces the chance of pests developing resistance to chemical treatments Better health for the farmers and their [...] tools, parasitic wasps are more effective at low density due to their effective searching behaviour and can be use preventively. Why invest in parasitic [...] more effective pest control solution? Explore our range of parasitic wasp solutions and take the first step toward sustainable pest management. More about

• In control of aphids and thrips: Koppert showcases biological crop protection solutions at Bejo Open Days 2025

  August 28, 2025

  celeriac? Visit us at the Bejo Open Days in Warmenhuizen, The Netherlands, from Tuesday, September 23rd to Friday, September 26th. We’ll be happy to show you [...] are increasing thrips pressure in leek, onion, and cabbage. At the same time, the range of available chemical insecticides continues to decline, making [...] and is a great alternative to control thrips in your crop. At the extensive demofield at the Bejo Open Days we are happy to showcase this effective solution

• Easy application of Trianum with the Trianum-G tool

  January 12, 2024

  root in the rockwool slab, the roots are in direct contact with Trianum protecting the plant from soil-borne diseases directly at the start of the cultivation [...] More accurate and efficient Trianum needs to be applied at the beginning of the crop cycle. By using the Trianum-G tool, planting hole treatments become [...] cultivation. In the beginning of the season, irrigation of the crop is often limited, which makes application of Trianum-P (wettable powder) difficult. A Trianum-G

• V10

  which is positioned below the growing point Using a sponge with a scouring pad wipe and slightly wet the upper surface of the leaf with V10 solution Dosage [...] V10 can be used to protect tomato plants against damaging symptoms of virulent strains of Pepino mosaic virus . Diseases Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV EU [...] tomato crops, preferably as soon as possible and before the first flowers start to open at the latest. Storage time after receipt 3 days. Storage temperature