• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  More Biological Controls Available Know-How and Knowledge Sharing is Just One Pillar of Koppert's Mission for a Sustainable Future. Following the success [...] products in specific countries using a Biopesticides Portal currently being developed by CABI Enhancing and promoting the benefits of Plantwise plant doctors [...] natural enemies to encourage the uptake of biological control in less developed countries Dr Trevor Nicholls, CABI CEO, said he was proud to be working

• Spidex Vital Trial Results

  than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory mite formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products [...] mass production, the females of Spidex Vital already have enough energy to develop their eggs. As a result, they can immediately start laying eggs after release; [...] “regular” first needs to get its energy from spider mites in the field to develop the eggs. Because they start depositing eggs directly, they have an improved

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  Heemskerk, the Netherlands and its third location in Assendelft, the Netherlands. One of them is Entonem , the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae . Floricultura [...] to avoid at all costs, he says. ‘If fungus gnats are given the chance to develop, they start eating the young roots. This can considerably slow down plant [...] relationship with Koppert’s consultant Wim van der Meer. Each month, he visits one of the three locations to discuss the plant protection methods used throughout

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  without flowers. A female can lay one to two hundred eggs that hatch within a few days. At 15°C/59°F, the development from egg to adult takes about 40 days

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 15, 2024

  growing a wide range of crops—edibles, ornamentals , cannabis, and more—and developing and implementing biological crop protection programs. Jeremy works with [...] PODBEAN Part I : https://techondemand.podbean.com/e/biosolutions-in-2024-part-one-ft-koppert-s-jeremy-webber/ Part II : https://techondemand.podbean.com/e/ [...] PODCASTS Part I: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/biosolutions-in-2024-part-one-ft-kopperts-jeremy-webber/id1523055762?i=1000661709826 Part II: https://podcasts

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  and thus optimize the pollination effect. It's so easy to operate, too: one central transmitter controls all the bumblebee hives. We have made even more [...] easily and more quickly. The Metazet system, often used by Dutch growers, goes one step further: this comprises frames with multiple hives, situated high up [...] in the greenhouse, opening and closing automatically. Flowers Koppert developed Natupol Excel for crops with lots of flowers (such as cherry tomatoes)

• New Packaging

  The bans could impact the future of Styrofoam shipping in general. To be one step ahead of the issues and controversy surrounding Styrofoam, Koppert decided [...] company that produces compostable products, it takes 11.28 kWh to produce one pound of Styrofoam compared to only 3.06 kWh used to produce a pound of recycled [...] sachets that are entirely compostable. These new sachets are made of a newly-developed foil that meets the required industrial composting standards. The sachets

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  is exceptionally effective against various insect pests, but is considered one of the most difficult species to produce. Thanks to a combination of in-depth [...] consumption capacity, and rapid reproduction. “Technically speaking, it is one of the best predatory mites we know,” says Marjon Diender, Lead Rearing Techniques [...] exclusive right, we would not have been able to follow this intensive development route. It enables us to continue investing in improvement and upscaling

• iPM app

  decisions and apply precision treatments. Koppert Biological Systems, Inc. has developed Koppert iPM, a unique scouting software application, to assist growers [...] multiple locations Add treatments and check efficacy Easy communication via one portal For more information Check out the Koppert iPM DEMO Koppert iPM app

• Nothing beats original

  levels, and crop protection strategy. Each product in our portfolio is developed to meet these unique needs, supporting growers to safeguard both quality