• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  products are designed to work in conjunction with both Aphipar and Ervipar and allow for control in varying crops and climates. Monitor Your Crop! For [...] have become a severe problem in the agricultural and horticultural sectors. As aphids are able to reproduce asexually and are notorious virus vectors, [...] bottle containing 5,000 mummies We're Here To Help Beneficial insects are susceptible to chemical treatments and varying environmental and biological conditions

• Anthurium

  after about a month. Standard varieties of anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colors and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets, red is the most popular [...] Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants PhylloKare™: The new standard in biostimulants [...] anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colors. However, the ‘flower’ is actually an

• Embracing sustainability brings value

  July 16, 2024

  In a world where the health of people and the planet are increasingly intertwined, the role of agriculture is paramount. It's not merely about producing [...] Sustainability brings value Drivers of success are not solely economic but also rooted in a broader mission and vision of the company. ‘Sustainability is not [...] fundamental aspect of our existence, intricately woven into the fabric of daily work and operations. It adds value, bolsters our bottom line, and enhances long-term

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  wide range of pesticides. Overview of Mite Plant Damage Larvae, nymphs and adults of two-spotted spider mites cause damage to the host plant by feeding on [...] yellow and as the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which [...] control of spider mites on cucumber plants, and thus laid the foundation for the biological control of many plant pests on numerous plants in the horticultural

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

  March 17, 2025

  necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle began working with Koppert, driven by firsthand experience of the impact of chemical pesticides [...] Stolk Brothers’ journey in horticulture began in 1925 when Pieter Stolk’s great-grandfather purchased land in Bergschenhoek and started growing lettuce [...] tried all kinds of methods—some worked, some didn’t. I remember one experiment with a garlic-based product. We applied it in the evening, and by morning, the

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance. “ Health is about balance—within ourselves, in what we eat, and in how we treat our environment [...] for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation. Nowadays Kris [...] already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their versatility and efficacy. “ They

• Unveiling the Buzz - Outdoor pollination products with a new look from Spring 2024

  January 10, 2024

  In the dynamic landscape of global agriculture, the critical role of efficient pollination in outdoor cultivation has come to the forefront. Koppert has [...] pollination portfolio, and the fresh look aligns them with our Koppert brand. Bumblebees: Nature's finest pollinators At the heart of effective outdoor p [...] benefits and versatility contribute significantly to sustainable and efficient farming practices. As the eagerly anticipated rebranding approaches in Spring

• Cabbage moth

  skeletonized leaves, holes and frass on leaves. The caterpillars destroy large numbers of leaves and their frass accumulates in the heart of cabbage, thereby lowering [...] are ridged and have a light network of markings. First instar larvae of the cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) are gregarious, eating the edge of the leaves [...] lowering the commercial value of infested crops. Life cycle and appearance of Cabbage moth The adult cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) has grey-brown to

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  through a network of 27 subsidiaries and distributors in more than 100 countries, family-owned Valto has a specialized range of products and will benefit from [...] been successfully used by local growers and currently protects a substantial percentage of the total production of tomatoes in the Netherlands. ‘V10 has [...] Mosaic Virus (VX1 and VC1) and provides twofold protection against various damaging symptoms of the PepMV EU, PepMV LP and PetMV CH2. V10 also suppresses

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  Renowned for quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis Rodríguez [...] water consumption by 65% and minimized pesticide use by implementing biological control and natural pollination programs. A long and increasingly sustainable [...] centers in San Quintín and Vizcaíno, Baja California, Rancho Los Pinos sets the standard for vegetable production, packing, and marketing in northwestern