• Time For A Tune Up

  March 2, 2026

  Spring is when 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 [...] vital as it is, this regular IPM consultation is always free to Koppert customers, and that’s the way it should be. You trust us to create a custom Koppert [...] quality and viability numerous times in transit to confirm that the product delivered matches the promises made. Koppert is a global supplier of sustainable

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  essential, as the population would otherwise decline over time. The use of banker plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better understand [...] especially if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects or mites in the crop before the pest arrives. This is absolutely essential for [...] selected them not to do that. After all, they were ‘hired’ to work. Standing army The rapid disappearance of useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage –

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  A pest like whitefly has a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the pest's feeding on the crop that is harmful; whitefly also poses [...] a notably bad reputation. The transmission of viruses is a major concern, considering that plants cannot fight back. Once a crop has to contend with a [...] on the outside, the nitrogen is actually hard at work inflating its cells, weakening the plant and creating an 'obese plant.' The result will be a plant

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  what we can see. But when it comes to biological crop protection , there is a great deal that is hidden from sight. This is also the case with Trianum, which [...] hard at work ‘underground’, the proof becomes apparent above the ground: a strong and vital crop! We often assess the success of a strategy or application [...] quicker after a long period of warm weather and their growth is reactivated much more effectively after a period of inactivity as a result of a heatwave. This

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  and who is well versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant to draw up a plan. After all, IPM relies heavily on a system approach. The basic approach [...] do you, as a grower, make the right choices? The step-by-step plan below is the perfect guide! First establish your objective. Do you want to grow entirely [...] you looking for a solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant you trust

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  colonizes the plant's roots. This is of great help to the crop, as the mycelium competes with harmful fungi for space and nutrients, giving them little to no [...] more easily available for the crop. As a result, the roots and the parts of the plant above ground develop better, resulting in a stronger and more vital [...] resilient crop, which gives the plant extra support in times of stress. This ensures that the plant is well-prepared and ready to defend itself against biotic

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  August 18, 2021

  flowers. The thrips' strongest strategy is to hibernate in the soil or substrate, meaning they can strike very early in the spring. Quick response to early [...] la occidentalis damage on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near the top. Western flower thrips [...] drives growers to despair. Thrips is a minute, slender insect, and there are various species. These days, the western flower thrips causes the most problems

• The Future of Koppert is Here

  April 19, 2018

  board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection . The new composition [...] operates. In addition to the expansion, there is also a shift within the management. Founder Peter Koppert and advisor John Budé, formerly non-executive board [...] that it was time for change within the top tier of the company’, says CEO Paul Koppert. ‘Three of the original board members will stay on to ensure continuity

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 5, 2025

  saves up to 39% in CO₂ emissions compared to the earlier virgin plastic version. It’s a meaningful change that adds up quickly across our portfolio. To ensure [...] plastic. The material is still ensuring durability and compatibility with our products. The LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) results are clear: the new recycled [...] ensure the continuous quality, safety and performance of our beneficial insects the new packaging had to be thoroughly tested. The results we received are

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  August 18, 2021

  new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical plant protection is decreasing, with [...] chemicals. IPM is safer for employees. In short, IPM keeps everyone happy and is an answer to the challenges of the future! Learn More about the Benefits of [...] that can always be adapted to new circumstances. We provide a summary of the major reasons for the switch from chemicals to integrated pest management