• Optimizing bumblebee hive schedules in winter

  must pollinate the same number of flowers in a much shorter time frame. Consequently, an increased number of bumblebee hives is required to compensate for [...] bumblebees must pollinate the flowers in a much shorter time frame. Consequently, an increased number of bumblebee hives is required to compensate for this reduced [...] pollination conditions, and the importance of timely coordination with suppliers to ensure a steady supply of bumblebee colonies. Understanding effective

• The RISE Foundation Project: “The Future of crop protection in Europe”

  May 19, 2020

  provide policy recommendations for it. This study is supported by a number of organizations of which Koppert is the only one with a focus on biocontrol and [...] developments and agricultural challenges of the day. Crop protection The way crop protection is conducted today is considered unsustainable by many stakeholders [...] around crop protection An examination on how the legislation functions Why change is unavoidable A description of ways to go through a transitional development

• Spidex Vital: a game changer in spider mite control

  July 26, 2021

  Improved treatment of hot-spots is the first benefit for users.’ Faster generation build-up The second benefit is another consequence of the new diet. Due [...] which is a significant advantage for growers faced with a spider mite infestation.’ From white to red The third benefit for users is proof of predation [...] colour of the spider mites. In the case of Spidex Vital , the predatory mite leaves the rearing process white, before it has changed colour. ‘This is very

• ‘Tripol bumblebees deliver consistent high quality’

  March 24, 2016

  that pollination is achieved. These three types of bees together ensure that each variety and plot is well-pollinated.’ The value of Tripol Pascal Eijking [...] that the hard work of pollination continues. The mason bees create a lot of work for the crop manager. He explains that Tripol is much easier to use. ‘We [...] Blueberries likes to open a hive of Tripol. ‘That's when I can see just how well the bumblebees performed as the hive is filled with brood, Eijking explains

• Koppert collaborates with Valto to control harmful tomato virus

  October 8, 2018

  V10, is composed of two mild variants of the Pepino Mosaic Virus (VX1 and VC1) and provides twofold protection against various damaging symptoms of the [...] a substantial percentage of the total production of tomatoes in the Netherlands. ‘V10 has proved its worth during the course of several efficiency trials [...] viral solution to the rest of the world. The product is awaiting registration in most of the remaining EU countries and registration processes have been

• Silver-Y moth

  d leaves, accumulation of frass and destruction of growing points. Life cycle and appearance of Silver-Y moth The forewings of the silver-Y moth ( Autographa [...] line there is a dark dot on each segment. Dorsally there are alternating light and dark stripes. A characteristic feature of this caterpillar is the oscillatory [...] General The silver-Y moth ( Autographa gamma ) is a migrant moth that appears in northern parts of Europe until November, migrating back to southern Europe

• Tobacco budworm

  Although the use of sex pheromones is helpful for attracting moths, it is not a pest control tool to rely upon completely, since it is not very efficient [...] efficient. The tobacco budworm is very similar to Helicoverpa zea in terms of its habits, with differences found between the patterns of colour on the adults. The [...] its favoured crops are in abundance. It is also a problem for some ornamental crops such as geraniums, birds of paradise, chrysanthemums, gardenias, petunias

• Corporate Brochure Koppert 2022

  knowledge are the key in this process. One of our of plant health and the production of both greatest areas of positive impact has macro- and microbiological [...] free end products. substances is an application that is still less common. Our seed treatment programme is a good example of vision, knowledge and solutions [...] inform a growing number of visitors of visitors from a growing number of that include foreign ambassadors, EU countries. The journey of discovery through

• Cotton aphid

  therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit [...] nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the [...] early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein

• Sustainability Report 2024

  regulation is a challenge, climate is the real wildcard. The impact of extreme weather, the spread of invasive species, poor harvest outcomes and so on, is becoming [...] agriculture. Knowledge is a key input. It is also one of our major assets and contributes greatly to the success of our business. It is crucial for business [...] Financial materiality is scored for the size of the 昀椀nancial effects (i.e. the percentage of EBITDA that is potentially impacted). Both forms of materiality can