• 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts

  November 14, 2019

  vegetables , outdoor vegetables and arable crops , and we have R&D centers in every part of the world. Continuous [...] identification of fungi and bacteria which naturally improve the growth and productivity of [...] the basis for a range of Koppert’s seed, soil and plant enhancement products. Koppert is

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle began working [...] time, we realized that’s not how biological control works best. Now, we take a proactive approach, maintaining a strong population of predatory mites [...] company’s reliability and dedication to growers. “Koppert is more than just a supplier; they’re a

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  are fairly harmless insects, but their caterpillars can do a lot of damage and have a voracious appetite. Although caterpillars are only [...] with a characteristic shape, color, and pattern. The number of eggs also varies: [...] lock themselves into a cocoon: some species drop to the ground and hide in a subterranean hollow,

• Koppert Partners with Canadian Ecoation

  June 17, 2019

  Koppert Biological Systems in the Netherlands and the Canadian based Ecoation have signed a cooperation agreement on June 13 [...] and for this reason involved in the selection and development of effective AI [...] Amsterdam Tuesday. Ecoation focuses on AI-driven autonomous crop management and sensing based on robotic, sensing & imaging technology and artificial

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a [...] mentioned, spider mites can cause real problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense [...] than fifty years ago, Spidex Vital has the full potential to develop into a game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  starts sooner So far, Spidex Vital has done what Sjaak van Dijk expected of it. A week after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look [...] eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly." A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a [...] mentioned, spider mites can cause real problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense

• Top Reasons for Using Bumblebees

  April 25, 2018

  fly in winds of up to 40mph (64km/hr). Bumblebees pollinate flowers through a method called “buzz- pollination ”, a rapid vibrating motion which releases large amounts of pollen onto the bee [...] have a better sense of direction. Bumblebees are safer for you and your employees

• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  from 9-11 September 2020. The three-day event will address a number of horticultural and agricultural themes on a global scale; including [...] on these themes are expected to attract experts in the field of science, agriculture, related businesses, relevant NGOs and a variety of [...] and lose less of what they produce, combating threats to agriculture and the

• Predatory insects

  and spider mites . Gall midges have a unique and interesting life cycle that [...] reducing aphid populations, gall midges contribute to the overall health of plants and help maintain a balanced ecosystem without the need for chemical [...] which pests can develop resistance to over time, predatory insects provide a dynamic and evolving solution. This helps minimize the development of

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  plant protection. More importantly, we have better insight into the level of infestation and can see at a glance whether or not the natural enemies are [...] sense in the software reporting these kinds of measurement. The threshold value [...] infestation.’ Respond quickly and accurately on IPM A major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of