• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  November 26, 2024

  difference for these growers as it ensures the predatory mites are able to walk straight into the crop where they are most needed, unharmed and vital, for a prolonged [...] limit the use of chemical agents for a safer and healthier planet. I have found my passion in life. Koppert is the place for me to be.’ [...] they have a voracious appetite for pest insects in the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert pests into food for the next generation of mites

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  difference for these growers as it ensures the predatory mites are able to walk straight into the crop where they are most needed, unharmed and vital, for a prolonged [...] limit the use of chemical agents for a safer and healthier planet. I have found my passion in life. Koppert is the place for me to be.’ [...] they have a voracious appetite for pest insects in the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert pests into food for the next generation of mites

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  December 10, 2024

  For many, agriculture is an industry or a profession. For Antonio Gimenez, consultant team manager at Koppert Spain, it is a way of life - a connection [...] d biological control. “Swirskii changed our lives,” he says with pride. This natural enemy has been a game-changer for agriculture in Spain, offering rapid [...] favourites, but I am proud to say that I have a special affection for Swirskii because it changed all of our lives so much. We had major issues in relation to

• Biosolutions for Propagation

  conditions for rooting. This moisture brings fungus gnats, shore flies , and fungal diseases that can scar the primary root, stunting the plant for its lifetime [...] Maintaining Stock Plants Most growers see a significant increase in output the first year a Koppert BioSolution is deployed on their stock plant program [...] healthy new cutting tissue. Koppert recommends Pest control is important for specialty or ship-sensitive stock crops produced in the US. Routine introductions

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  frown. For over two decades, she has passionately supported growers in transitioning to biological solutions and vows to continue this mission for the rest [...] rest of her life. Growing up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions for his crops. He also devoted half of his [...] have the most experienced consultants in the industry with years of practice in the field. We know our natural products and devise IPM strategies for each

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

  June 30, 2023

  facts about caterpillars Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Premium quality around the world Butterflies and moths are fairly [...] the caterpillar sheds its skin can vary from three to more than ten, but most species shed four or five times before pupation. Phase 3: From caterpillar [...] caterpillar to pupa When a caterpillar is fully grown, it stops eating and looks for a suitable place to pupate, the process by which it uses its silk glands to

• Time For A Tune Up

  February 27, 2026

  They’ve confronted most problems firsthand and built successful IPM programs for a wide range of growers. Among their most useful tools for production efficiency [...] growers, for growers, using only premium parts. We ship dependable products with reliable schedules and predictable costs. Shipments are checked for quality [...] problems present themselves. If you’re unhappy with your IPM program and looking for solutions, it’s a good time to call in the experts. Koppert’s Technical Consultant

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  question we face is: How to achieve food security for an increasing world population while changing food production systems to ease the pressure on our [...] finite resources? In the search for answers, Koppert Biological Systems, a world leader when it comes to innovative solutions for agriculture and horticulture [...] resource poor growing conditions." Changing consumer behavior There is a growing awareness that agricultural systems need to change to ensure improved food security

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  pest. ‘Thanks to Casea, I have now changed my mind and will continue producing successfully here!’ More about Casea For the control of various insect pests [...] pioneer when it comes to the selection and breeding of beneficial nematodes for the biological control of many pests. Having introduced them successfully [...] Vaqueros near Granada, Spain, where he has been growing asparagus on a hectare for the last two years. He had many problems with this crop from the start –

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  hope for a positive change in agricultural practices. Through this collective effort, we can keep the soil alive and safeguard its biodiversity for the [...] these two vital elements in sustaining life on Earth. Both soil and water stand as indispensable foundations for food production, thriving ecosystems, and [...] roles, we must take proactive measures to safeguard these precious resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in