Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

selectively applied to combat a significant variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae of thrips, the larvae of vine weevils [...] openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes [...] nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within

Koppert Sustainability Report 2023

across the organization to participate in the stakeholder interviews. The results made clear what information we will be required to disclose under the CSRD [...] Contributing to the decrease in chemicals We measure the positive contributions of our biological solutions to people and the planet, achieved through the reduction [...] forcing us to invest in alternative solutions. In the meantime, we are transitioning our leased car fleet to electric models. In addition, 60% of the fuel that

Thrips Identification Guide

on the lower leaves in plants. Adults not very active flyers and not often found on sticky traps. All stages stay on the plant, no pupation in the substrate [...] leaves. Feeding also results in a specific, directed growth reaction that causes the leaf to roll, or the leaf may fold along the midrib. Ficus benjamina [...] occurs in the substrate. Reproduction time is about 18 days at 25°C. Females lay 20-60 eggs in total, depending on the host plant. Feeding results in silvery

Manual Growing lights

is available). In the weeks 10 until 39, you can place the hives lower in the greenhouse, along the walkway under the gutter (according to Koppert’s general [...] late in the morning during the darkest days of the month (1 hour after sunrise), and they need at least 2 hours to pollinate all the flowers in the greenhouse [...] and start to close 10 to 12 hours later. Switching on the growing lights before midnight, causes the flowers to close as early as 10:00 in the morning,

Sustainability Report 2024

prepare to comply fully with the CSRD in the coming years, we are committed to increasing the positive impacts of our activities and mitigating the negative [...] discussed during the meetings are escalated to the Executive Board when necessary. CSRD Implementation Group To help us transition to the CSRD’s prescribed [...] requirements the CSRD Implementation Group was established in 2023 under the supervision of the Chief Financial Of昀椀cer. The group consists of the Sustainability

General Purchasing Conditions Koppert

provisions of the modified general purchase conditions harm the reasonable interests of the supplier, the supplier has the right to object to the applicability [...] entitled to withdraw its offer or order at any The price to be charged shall never exceed the maximum guide price stated in the order. The price to be charged [...] claim to fulfil the obligation to deliver goods which are in conformity with the contract; b. its right to terminate the contract; c. its right to claim

FAQ Nematodes

What is the substance the nematodes are packed in? In order for the nematodes to survive during transport and storage they need to be packed in a carrier [...] an ambush strategy to reach their host. Once in contact with a host, they try to penetrate it through a body opening. In the host, the nematodes release [...] can kill the host very quickly. This bacterium also causes the host to be converted into food for the nematodes. This food enables the nematodes to complete

Manual Wireless Beehome

used to connect the climate computer to the transmitter or to change the digital frequency of the transmitter. The menu can only be used once the lid of [...] before the beginning of the third season. The receiver must be opened in order to replace the battery pack. When changing the batteries in the battery [...] Attach the transmitter to a pole along the aisle in a central area in the greenhouse. The transmitter has a range of approximately 100 metres in both directions

Mycotal FAQ

penetrate the pest’s body cavity. Here they proliferate and destroy the tissues, killing the insect. At high humidity, the fungus then grows through the insect [...] 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 [...] Misting Systems in greenhouses. How to use Mycotal How to use Mycotal with Low Volume Mist System What are the optimal conditions to apply Mycotal? •

Mycotal Brochure

proteins by the fungus within the insect At high humidity, the fungus grows from within through the insect cuticle and produces spores on the outside of [...] application of the product, spores reach the insect and start to germinate External sporulation may spread to other pests Growing hyphal threads of the fungus [...] vaporarium) in cucumber, research station Anadiag in Italy, 2022. The crop was treated 3 times with a 7 day interval. The graph shows the observations