• Maximize pollination in tomato

  representation of the pollination status. Flowers open for more than one day generally display one to five bite marks. Regularly monitor the bumblebees' performance [...] flower and generate vibrations, aiding in the transfer of pollen. Within one to four hours, the bumblebee's jaw imprints on the flower, commonly known [...] before the flower closes. The duration of flower openness varies between one to three days, depending on environmental conditions. To evaluate pollination

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the introduction of Amblyseius swirskii to [...] strawberries using Phytoseiulus persimilis — the very species that had sparked Koppert’s early breakthroughs decades earlier. They didn’t stop there. In citrus [...] screenings to experimental greenhouses and full-scale commercial trials, Koppert Spain developed a rigorous pipeline to ensure each solution works in real

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  Predatory mites are ineffective in a limited number of crops, mainly the ones with sticky glandular hairs. Tomato is the best known of these crops, but [...] predatory bugs and gall midges. What's right for you Don't forget: IPM is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It depends on the crop, the climate, the region, and

• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  beneficials and supporters is growing on this basis! In fact, our whole world is one big ecosystem. But most ‘members’ are never seen because they are far too [...] fungi and bacteria have such a negative image. The reality is that the useful ones have the upper hand. As a grower, you can make good use of this. For example [...] pests. It may surprise you to learn that this application has a long history. One of the first biological control agents was Bacillus thuringiensis , a bacterium

• CEICKOR Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

  March 5, 2020

  Koppert Bioloigcal Systems operates in more than a 100 countries all over the world. One of those countries is Mexico, where Koppert has built a reputation [...] reputation for knowledge and quality. As Koppert grows, these connections we have with our colleagues around the world enable us to build global networks of [...] Commemorative Book Press Release Colon, Queretaro, Mexico. This year, the Koppert-Rapel Research and Training Center (CEICKOR) commemorates its 15th anniversary

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  in horticulture. In doing so, he laid the foundation for today’s Koppert. Now Koppert’s third generation is introducing this valuable legacy of knowledge [...] fruits Soft fruits Stone fruits & nuts Potatoes & outdoor vegetables Contact one of our experts How do nematodes work? After application, the nematodes set [...] with respect for our future generations makes it even more challenging. Koppert is committed to help you find the right solutions. We are a family business

• Caterpillars

  Thripex-V from Koppert How to use Ervipar from Koppert shutterstock_152320880.jpg In_Partnership_with_Nature.jpg Buckthorn aphid Aphis nasturtii Koppert Natupo [...] Psyllid damage on leaves Koppert Squash_Koppert_Biological_Systems.jpg Broad mite Polyphagotarsonemus latus Damage 6 Koppert Bombus_impatiens_1.jpg EkoBerries [...] bryoniae Leaf Damage 1 Koppert Grey mould-rot Botryotinia fuckeliana on tomato 1 Koppert Beet armyworm Spodoptera exigua Larva 2 Koppert Almond-4.jpg Eggplant-3_01

• Sustainable Development Goals

  blueprint towards achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. At Koppert, we believe that sustainable development is essential for the future of [...] sustainability. SDG 9 – Industry innovation and infrastructure Innovation is one of our core activities. Our strength lies in our ability to translate knowledge

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality Integrated crop management: the [...] the key to sustainable business operations Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests Meet Casea! Beneficial nematodes are increasingly [...] lettuce. Click here for a full overview of the targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and

• Leaf miners

  traps help monitor adult activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological solutions for leaf miners, professional growers can keep in [...] y of the host plant. This susceptibility can also vary considerably from one cultivar to another. Indirect damage arises when disease causing fungi or