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‘I have been crazy about biology and living creatures all my life. Predatory mites happened on my path when I studied biology at the University of Amsterdam. They have fascinated me ever since and led me to my present position at Koppert’ Driven by a lifelong passion for predatory mites, Dr Tom Groot heads Koppert's R&D department for Macrobials, guiding a talented team committed to continuous innovation that keeps Koppert at the forefront of the industry. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ednj8bGB #NothingbeatsOriginal #PartnerswithNature #predatorymites #biocontrol #cropprotection

𝗕𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 - 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆! 🌈 These fuzzy flyers have a special superpower: they can see ultraviolet (UV) light, which is invisible to us humans. Here's why it's so cool: 𝘜𝘝 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: Bumblebees have eyes equipped with UV receptors, allowing them to perceive patterns and colors that are completely invisible to us. 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Ever wonder how bumblebees find their favorite flowers? UV vision plays a crucial role! Many flowers have special UV patterns, like landing strips that guide bumblebees to pollen. 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦: Bumblebees use their UV vision to spot pollen on flowers. They can distinguish between different types of pollen based on its UV signature, helping them pick the best blooms to gather food from. Learn more about the benefits of bumblebee pollination: https://lnkd.in/eaqkM7kh #PartnerswithNature #pollination #bumblebees

Since their discovery a century ago, nematodes have become increasingly important in modern agriculture as an effective biological solution for controlling a wide range of pests. For Koppert, academic research plays a key role in expanding the use of this sustainable alternative, helping more growers adopt it. It is crucial to consider both scientific insights and the practical experiences of growers, while also understanding how different environmental conditions impact nematode performance. This is why the Instituto de Ciencias de la Vid y del Vino has partnered with Koppert on research projects to maximize the potential of beneficial nematodes in sustainable agriculture. Dr. Raquel Campos Herrera, who has passionately researched nematodes for over 20 years, explains why they are such a perfect model for study and why their role in sustainable farming is set to grow even further in the future. You can find all episodes of this documentary series on our YouTube-channel: https://lnkd.in/e7t66_2E #PartnerswithNature #biocontrol #beneficialnematodes CSIC

Our new Koppert One Side Effects app is live! Download it now and discover all the benefits. 📱 Pesticides can have both direct and indirect effects on natural enemies and pollinators. Our Side Effects app precisely evaluates the harmfulness of various pesticides, considering both direct and indirect impacts. Minimize side effects, maximize protection! More info: https://lnkd.in/dbpNfYVH #PartnerswithNature #SideEffects #biocontrol

Fusarium has re-emerged as a problem in pepper cultivation in recent years. This soil-borne fungus can infect the roots of pepper plants. 🫑 One preventive measure is the timely application of Trianum. Trianum is a biological fungicide based on the fungus Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22. This biological fungicide protects plant roots against a wide range of diseases, including Fusarium. 🌱 Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eCTmwnuT #PartnerswithNature #biologicalsolutions #cropprotection

Ulti-Mite represents a unique packaging technology for predatory mites, allowing them to thrive and build strong populations, especially in suboptimal conditions. Thanks to the Ulti-Mite technology, we can ensure the effectiveness of our predatory mite solutions even in the face of challenging climates. Nothing beats Original! Curious to learn more? https://lnkd.in/eyZRFwND #NothingbeatsOriginal #predatorymites #biocontrol #PartnerswithNature #Koppert

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱-𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹! This powerful, biological fungicide offers direct, long-lasting protection, boosting plant growth and resilience against stress, all with the added benefit of leaving no chemical residues. 🌱 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ePfsqg4R #PartnerswithNature #biocontrol #cereal

Biocontrol provides effective pest and disease control in your crop and offers many advantages, such as: - No pre-harvest interval - Effective implementation in your Integrated Pest Management system Find out more: https://lnkd.in/erqN7jzk #PartnerswithNature #biocontrol #cropprotection

Problems with soil-borne diseases, such as Pythium and Fusarium, are on the rise, causing severe crop losses worldwide. Trianum continues to perform well to control these diseases both in greenhouses and outdoor crops like onion, leafy, carrots and potatoes. Additional benefits of this unique product are: - Improved root system development - Improved nutrient uptake - Improved plant growth Find out here how Trianum can benefit your crop: https://lnkd.in/eGc6SHtZ #PartnerswithNature #biocontrol #soilbornediseases

𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Artificial lighting in greenhouses has revolutionized crop cultivation, enabling year-round production. But what about our pollinators, the bumblebees? They require extra care when daylight is scarce. 🌼🐝 Bumblebees depend on daylight and when itś lacking, growers need to intervene. Adapting pollination strategies to environmental conditions is essential for success. 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩: 💡 Hive placement tips for greenhouses with artificial lighting ❄️ Pollination in snowy conditions 🐝 The effects of screens and grow lights on pollination https://lnkd.in/e4w9jiND #Pollination #PartnerswithNature #Growlight #LED