• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  impossible. “ At that time, there was only one solution ,” recalls Kris de Smet, Commercial Director Koppert Spain at that time. “ Chemicals, people said [...] greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation. Nowadays Kris is Business Unit [...] Unit Manager Region South Europe MEA. Kris adds: ‘ I am so proud that Koppert still leads the way and provides growers with secure supply, superior quality

• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about." Swirski Ulti-Mite Last but not least, more than two years ago now, Koppert introduced Swirski Ulti-Mite [...] It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new [...] After use, you can clear away the sachets with the crop. The robust basis Koppert now sees attractive opportunities and markets in South America, Asia, and

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  the spread. Are they present on one plant in a corner, or have they spread throughout the crop? If they’re localized to one plant, you can apply control measures [...] soon as possible before you even notice the whitefly. That way, you’ll be one nil up if your uninvited guest does show up. Keep your finger on the pulse [...] opt for pesticides, ensure they are safe for use with biological control. Koppert has developed an app to help you with this – the side effects app – so that

• 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 [...] up in the greenhouse, opening and closing automatically. Flowers Koppert developed Natupol Excel for crops with lots of flowers (such as cherry tomatoes)

• Gerbera

  and colour. The main colours are white, yellow, orange, red and pink, but one flower can have petals in varying colours. In addition, the gerbera is also

• Anthurium

  Other types include the obake anthuriums which are larger than the standard ones and their spathe has a more prolonged shape that comes in two or more colors

• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  biological control solution. Michiel Bouma, an onion grower in Rutten (NL), is one such grower who has witnessed the positive impact of these beneficial nematodes [...] extensively. Once the initial host plants are damaged, the larvae move from one plant to another, increasing the risk of widespread infestation and crop losses

• Spidex Vital Trial Results

  Spidex at Koppert more 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 [...] Spidex Vital Your vital partner in spider mite control www.koppert.com Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites. It gives you [...] is a great visual confirmation that Spidex is on the job! Before www.koppert.com After Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and

• Pepper

  prevent damage or breakage of their tender stems. The pepper plant has become one of the most widely cultivated crop worldwide. The development of greenhouse

• Hop

  with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are typically trained on strings up to 25 ft tall. The hop is