• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  can transmit in vegetable crops are a major threat. The best known are the tomato spotted wilt virus ( TSWV ) and the impatiens necrotic spot virus ( INSV [...] viruses. The trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention and control [...] However, the investment in biological control is offset by a clean crop with low residue levels and higher productivity. In short, investing in thrips control

• Koppert Partners with Nitrasoil in Argentina

  July 19, 2019

  purchase takes the company into a new sector in the agricultural market: inoculants. With the acquisition of the industrial unit in Argentina and its portfolio [...] inoculants and biological protection products, Koppert intends to expand the range of products it offers, and also meet the needs of farmers in the Southern [...] present in the countries serviced by Koppert. 'The local market will benefit from a wider range of biological products for the control of pests and diseases

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  worryingly, the number of species of thrips around the globe is on the increase, and they are spreading more easily. More worryingly though is the fact that [...] species of thrips in all types of crop." Developments in the Netherlands are replicated elsewhere. The situation varies between continents and countries, but [...] crops in the Netherlands increased considerably. There was heavy infestation in the key crops of onions (the second most important vegetable crop in the

• Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

  January 1, 1970

  resistance and, as a result, makes the remaining pesticides more effective. Timing and selection are important factors, and Koppert has the details to [...] instars or eggs. Even in cooler temperatures, it continues to feed on many kinds of thrips as well as whiteflies and spider mites . In the presence of prey [...] plants resist pests and diseases, recover from setbacks, and thrive without harsh chemicals. Limonica: One Mean Mite Released to the American market a decade

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

  March 17, 2025

  century ago. The Stolk Brothers’ journey in horticulture began in 1925 when Pieter Stolk’s great-grandfather purchased land in Bergschenhoek and started growing [...] For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle began working [...] someone at Koppert and get a sample to try out. Things have become more structured, but the essence of the company—the accessibility, the shared commitment

• Citripar: user – friendly application and sustainable packaging

  March 31, 2025

  s citri ) and vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ) in citrus and grape crops, now features a new packaging designed with the environment and ease of application [...] application in mind. The redesigned packaging includes a practical feature: a perforated lid with a sticker that simplifies the application process. The hanging [...] hanging mechanism remains unchanged, enabling easy placement of the product in the crop canopy. The new Citripar packaging is made from primarily recyclable materials

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 4, 2023

  resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil [...] replenished. The recently introduced EU Soil Strategy for 2030 and the proposed Soil Monitoring Law are pivotal in addressing soil degradation and promoting [...] health and water quality and availability are intricately connected. Fertile soils, enriched with organic matter, are pivotal in regulating water retention

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  November 15, 2022

  that are difficult to control and when chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. These beneficial nematodes are resuspended in water and dispersed [...] pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes, and outdoor vegetables as onions, asparagus, and beans. Caterpillars from the oriental [...] nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  January 1, 1970

  Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It [...] regulate the bug and have tried several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also [...] also the treatment robot, which is used by blocking the lower nozzles so that it acts only on the head and avoids our Macrolophus . Capsanem is a valuable

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  good decision. ‘In the spring, I can use artificial lighting to better tailor the climate to the needs of the crop. And in both the spring and autumn cultivation [...] retailers and specialist shops in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, and countries in Scandinavia. The huge expansion of raspberry cultivation in particular [...] particular in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, and in greenhouses in the Netherlands prompted him to become the first grower of small fruits under artificial