• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  great deal of time and effort to ensure that Spidex remains at the top of growers’ options when it comes to the most effective biological control of spider [...] "Today it is still one of our best-selling products at Koppert thanks to its great results and the high egg-laying performance of our Spidex mites. Reason [...] female norm for a healthy mite was set by the International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC) of which Koppert is a member. The IOBC standard was

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider [...] there are several ways to minimize the internal contamination risks. Spider mite occurs in hotspots, and it’s important to uncover its hiding places as promptly [...] these hotspots, you can prevent the infestation from spreading to the rest of your organization. It’s only likely to be a real challenge when the infestation

• International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions

  May 12, 2023

  International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions On the 12th of May, the world celebrates International Day of Plant [...] based on the principles of natural balance and working with nature, rather than against it. One of our core solutions is the use of beneficial insects , such [...] livelihoods of farmers and rural communities, preserving biodiversity, and reducing our impact on the environment. On this International Day of Plant Health

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  audience. International webinar speakers Jill Clapperton is the Principal Scientist, founder and owner of Rhizoterra Inc . and a well-known international lecturer [...] ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’ in December to highlight the importance of plant health and how it is linked to human health. Inspiring In this series [...] shine their light on various aspects of plant and human health, and discuss their viewpoints with an online audience of young professionals, scientists,

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  a wide range of topics: Threats to plant health Plant health practices Plant health innovations The future of food In line with our aim of bringing a diverse [...] Experts needed for international Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences conference in the Netherlands World experts on the topics of sustainable horticulture [...] – 11 September 2020. The United Nations has declared 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) and both Koppert Biological Systems and CABI

• Koppert Meets American Secretary of Agriculture

  January 29, 2020

  the Secretary of Agriculture is of great value to us and an important step towards cooperation with the local government with the aim of easing the au [...] authorization processes of sustainable products on the American market." The message of René Ruiter for the Secretary of Agriculture was clear: "We need [...] René Ruiter, director Horti of Koppert Biological Systems, spoke with the United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue during yesterday’s

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

  November 14, 2019

  every part of the world. Continuous research brings new insights: the level of disease suppression in the soil, for example, is extremely important to achieve [...] identification of fungi and bacteria which naturally improve the growth and productivity of plants, while strengthening the natural resilience of crops against [...] for a range of Koppert’s seed, soil and plant enhancement products. Koppert is determined to continually discover and harness the potential of natural solutions

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  treatment of allergic reactions is available from Koppert on request. For further information, contact an allergologist or a doctor of internal medicine [...] Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies This information on bumblebee stings provides guidance for reducing the chance of being stung by a bumblebee [...] sting. The chance of being stung by a bumblebee can be reduced by avoiding provoking them or making them aggressive. First, it is important to be calm when

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  April 16, 2025

  the quality of the predatory mites that Koppert produces and imports. Her work involves verifying the quantity, activity, and capability of these small [...] worldwide distribution, every step of the process is carried out with rigorous standards. Bertha highlights the importance of the cold chain during transportation [...] knowledge of biology and agronomy to promote environmentally friendly agricultural practices. For Bertha, plants are fundamental pillars of ecosystems

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  April 5, 2019

  effective way of tackling pests and diseases in an environmentally friendly way. There is no risk of resistance development. The risk of exceeding government [...] friendly cultivation method is an important promotional tool and sales argument. IPM contributes to a better image of foodstuffs and ornamental plants, [...] in turn benefiting the overall image of the retail sector. "The How and Why of IPM" Article