• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 4, 2023

  beneficial nematodes to support the transition to sustainable agriculture is enormous. And because of our dedication to research, the opportunities for replacing [...] them safe for the growers who handle them and those who consume them. As a result, nematodes contribute to the better health of people and the planet. Improved [...] Dedicated to making our products accessible to as many growers as possible, we have put endless efforts into research and development. The result is an innovative

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  it takes to ensure they meet our highest quality standards. This is not just a simple promise but a reality built day by day thanks to the work of people [...] reflects the spirit of Koppert: a pioneering company that was not only the first to introduce a predatory mite for pest control but has also continued to innovate [...] dedication to sustainable agriculture continue to inspire our practices today. “ Providing certainty to our customers is the first step towards a successful

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  and optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment [...] both time-consuming and costly. Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use [...] use of a combination of the Orius predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  Together with several leaders in the Dutch horticultural sector, Koppert Biological Systems is helping to build the largest automated and data-driven vegetable [...] facility in the United Arab Emirates. The 3-hectare farm is located in Abu Dhabi and will produce 9 million head of lettuce per year. Armela Farms is making [...] date. The facility will be officially opened during the first quarter of 2021. Demand for high quality produce "This is an important region when it comes

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  be able to see whether your strategy is effective. If it is, the affected areas won't grow in size. You'll still be able to see webs, but the spots won't [...] become larger. The downside is that the damaged spots won't simply disappear. While this isn't such a problem for vegetable crops, it can lead to a loss of sales [...] If Spical 's has done a good job, you should hardly see any spider mite eggs. The standard advice is to check the status twice a week. But of course, in

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  able to see whether your strategy is effective or not. If it is, the affected areas won’t grow in size. You’ll still be able to see webs, but the spots [...] translucent. If Spical ’s done a good job, you should hardly see any spider mite eggs. The standard advice is to check the status twice a week. But of course, in [...] numbers able to grow so explosively, you’ll definitely want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly

• Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM!

  January 15, 2024

  excited to grow the family and add on a new size – 125,000! While we could have just made a bigger container and pumped up the numbers, we went back to the [...] even months after a single introduction. They have a wide range of food sources, even mold, and can be set up for the long term to provide a stable layer of [...] system and managed to drastically increase the concentration. We're keeping our original formulations but now have the 125k in the same-sized packaging

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  for papers comes in the wake of a unique conference that will take place at the World Forum in The Hague from 9 – 11 September 2020. The United Nations has [...] solutions. ‘We all want to move forward when it comes to plant health as this forms the basis for sustainable food production systems for the future,’ says Koppert’s [...] all. Our aim for the conference is to inform and influence all these diverse sectors and create the necessary public awareness for the importance of plant

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

  Released to the American market a decade ago, Limonica is a meaner mite for a badder bug like Thrips parvispinus . The most versatile of the generalist [...] as a result, makes the remaining pesticides more effective. Timing and selection are important factors, and Koppert has the details to combine the strengths [...] and vibrant leaves form a shield against diseases. This balance is key from the very start at sticking, planting, or repotting. It’s also important whenever

• Bumblebee pollination

  or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive crops need better [...] maximum pollination . The Natupol system is the result of over 35 years of accumulated expertise coupled to the latest technology – our best bumblebees, technically [...] period of time, prolonging the overall pollination Best availability in the market Natupol colonies are available throughout the year and have a short delivery