• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  Pollination at Koppert Biological Systems. The White Paper written on this subject in collaboration with horticultural consultant Godfrey Dol is now available [...] We all know that proper pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on how hot climate [...] conditions impact on both the pollinator and the plant, and the interactions between them? Koppert’s White Paper on Plant-pollinator interactions in high temperatures

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  Changes in the field of international trade and product innovation will be the focus for Koppert Biological Systems at this year's International Floriculture [...] Fair at Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands, from November 7-9. Visitors from all over the world come to the fair to see the latest developments and to be inspired [...] year. In cooperation with Union Fleurs, HPP Exhibitions and Hortipoint, there will also be an International Floriculture Forum. The forum will host a range

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 10, 2021

  The Season to Pick Out the Perfect Poinsettia is Approaching At Koppert we believe that a perfect Poinsettia starts when the plant is barely sticking out [...] out of the soil. The soil blankets the roots which are used as a highway for nutrients to the plant to help promote strength and growth of the plant. To [...] developing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that starts from the roots, works its way to the foliage, and helps to monitor for invasive pests

• Koppert appoints Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer

  April 28, 2026

  roles at Unilever, NS and Eneco, and most recently served as CEO of Priva. Hans has developed a genuine passion for the agriculture sector, driven by the [...] As we move into the next phase of our development, with a stronger focus on execution and acceleration, I am confident that Hans will successfully lead [...] teams.” Hans Peters comments: “I'm honored to join Koppert at this pivotal moment. Koppert has built an incredible foundation over more than 50 years, combining

• Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018

  May 15, 2018

  present at GreenTech 2018 As one of the founding fathers and sponsors of GreenTech Amsterdam 2018, Koppert Biological Systems participates the 3rd edition [...] edition of this international exhibition that plays an informative and inspiring role in the horticulture industry. Join us at GreenTech 2018 and visit our [...] leading companies in the sector, GreenTech this year also features an Organic Farmers Fair (TOFF). An international meeting place for organic and conventional

• Visit Koppert's Tropical Experts at TPIE 2025, Booth #836

  January 6, 2025

  Heidi, Joe and Esteban will be available at Booth #836 to answer your questions. As a team they’re experts in tropicals as well as a wide range of commercial [...] Koppert’s booth at The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, January 22–24, 2025 and meet [...] customers can arrange an on-site visit at our TPIE booth with any of our friendly technical experts. Regular on-site visits are provided to Koppert customers

• Visit Koppert' Ornamental Experts at MANTS 2025, Booth #2149

  December 15, 2024

  and kill the pest at it's Achilles heel: the larvae. Current and future Koppert customers can arrange an on-site visit at our MANTS booth with any of our [...] Koppert' Ornamental Experts at MANTS 2025, Booth #2149 January 8–10, 2025 in Baltimore, MD Be sure to stop by the Koppert booth at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade [...] Trade Show (MANTS) at The Baltimore Convention Center, January 8–10, 2025, and chat with our knowledgeable technical staff Heidi Doering, Jeremy Webber

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  deployed in whitefly nests or ‘hot spots’, predatory beetles act as a sort of fire extinguisher, eroding as much of the infestation as possible. If the mature [...] can also be deployed as soon as the first signs of whitefly are spotted. Predatory beetle Delphastus catalinae The ladybird survives entirely by consuming [...] formosa is particularly effective at combating the greenhouse whitefly , while Eretmocerus eremicus is primarily used against tobacco whitefly . Parasitic wasps

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 5, 2025

  We’re making an important change to our 1L bottles. From now on, they will be made with recycled materials, while still delivering the same quality and [...] packaging to contain at least 35% recycled material. We are taking early steps to meet that target. Together with our trusted supplier Houweling, we’ve developed [...] Specialist Packaging. ‘ As part of our roadmap to improve packaging sustainability, we are also aiming to developing mono-material solutions to improve recyclability

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  Nevertheless, all growers need to be able to tackle the top four pests: spider mite, whitefly , aphids , and caterpillars . Spider Mite Spider mite is an enemy [...] moths. In greenhouse-grown and outdoor tomato crops, Tuta absoluta represents a particularly tricky problem. In subtropical regions, species such as Spodoptera [...] plants are popular targets for a wide range of insects and mites. The pests that cause the biggest problems vary from one country to another, and even between