Koppert Sustainability Report 2023

as the foundation of resilient and sustainable agriculture. We are committed to adhering to regulations to prevent the introduction of invasive species [...] Corporations were free to pick and choose what to report on, what methods to use to collect, analyze and interpret data. At worst, this lack of uniformity facilitates [...] solutions led to a reduction in chemical usage of 487.320 kg of active ingredients worldwide. Our contribution to the decre- ase in global usage of pesticides

Mycotal Brochure

different modes of action: • Mechanical obstruction of respiratory tubes • Exhaustion of reserves and a disruption of organ functioning • Production of specific [...] ns at the first sign of pest infestation 20 3. Use an appropriate amount of water to ensure a good wetting of the leaves, pH of spray solution should [...] and development of Akanthomyces muscarius are temperatures between 15 and 28°C and a relative humidity of 70% or above. The microclimate of the laminar layer

Sustainability Report 2024

don’t want to react to that change; we want to navigate it with purpose. That’s why the role of Director of Transformation was created: to prepare us for [...] produces large volumes of bell peppers and wanted to know how Koppert can help him. As a region, we decided to bring a group of growers to Koppert Spain, where [...] forms the foundation of resilient and sustainable agriculture. We are committed to adhering to regulations to prevent the introduction of invasive species

Manual Growing lights

entrance of the hive to help the bumblebees find their way back to their own hive. Tests showed that the blue door led to 12% more direct entries of bumblebees [...] Figure 2.1 Take into account the angle of the sun and the presence of a sidewall screen for placement of hives. To make sure bumblebees only fly around in [...] tend to drift if hives are stacked (see figure 2.3). They prefer flying to the lowest hives, which causes the hives at the top of the stack to become

Manual Wireless Beehome

greenhouse 14 5.2 Receiver 6 15 Positioning of the receiver 15 Operating the receiver 15 Use of the receiver’s menu 15 Testing the closing mechanism [...] timers). The components of the Wireless BeeHome system can vary according to the country of sales. For instance, there are 2 types of transmitters: 1 for EU [...] closes 13 Use of the transmitter’s menu The transmitter's menu is only used to connect the climate computer to the transmitter or to change the digital

Mycotal FAQ

from 15°C to 28°C. However, Mycotal already starts being active from 5°C onwards. • For optimum results, it is recommended to do 3 applications of Mycotal [...] a bag of blastospores of the unique fungus, Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Against which pests can I use Mycotal? Mycotal is effective on a range of pests [...] is very unlikely due to the complex nature by which Mycotal interacts with the target pest. How to handle & apply Mycotal How to store Mycotal? Mycotal

General Purchasing Conditions Koppert

purchase is part of any other kind of agreement. The Supplier is not permitted to engage a third party to perform all or any part of an agreement without [...] supplier, the supplier has the right to object to the applicability of those provisions within fourteen days of receipt of the modified general purchase conditions [...] payable penalty of 0.5% of the price of the goods in question, increased by VAT, for each day that the failure continues, up to a maximum of 10%. If delivery

Thrips Identification Guide

setae, 2 pairs of long setae in the lowest row. Forewing first vein with 2 or 3 setae on distal half, second vein with row of about 15 setae. Comb complete [...] Parthenothrips dracaenae Leaf-gall thrips of ficus Gynaikothrips uzeli 1 Pronotum is the foremost dorsal shield of the thorax. 2 Dorsal shields below the [...] colour, from yellow to dark brown. 8 antennal segments. Long setae below the compound eyes and 2 between the ocelli. Upper part of pronotum with long setae

FAQ Nematodes

can be host to this group of nematodes. By far the most nematodes belong to the group of saprophytes. These nematodes are harmless and live of dead organic [...] nematodes are natural enemies of a lot of insects. Are all nematode species harmless? No. Plant pathogenic nematodes cause harm to plants. However, entomopathogenic [...] the host to be converted into food for the nematodes. This food enables the nematodes to complete their life cycle. Are there different types of entomopathogenic

Pollination checklist Growing lights

negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed for [...] for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee pollination of preferably at least 4 hours per day 12:00 11:00 Monitor [...] is for the bumblebees to pollinate. For pollination, bumblebees need at least 28 Watt/m2 PAR light near the hive and the presence of Ultraviolet light.