• International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions

  May 12, 2023

  insecurity, and economic losses for farmers and communities. In fact, up to 40 percent of global food crops are lost each year due to plant pests and diseases [...] importance of plant health for food security, the environment, and economic development. At Koppert, we are committed to this cause and are proud to be [...] based on the principles of natural balance and working with nature, rather than against it. One of our core solutions is the use of beneficial insects , such

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 18, 2022

  greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can survive in various locations and have a wide range of host plants: the insect targets vegetable and ornamental crops [...] stimulates the development of the infestation. In addition, rain and wind are factors that affect outdoor areas, lowering the risk of infestation. Preferences [...] particular. The greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can thrive on a wide range of different host plants from all manner of families. Whitefly can appear

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  cooling methods include Use of defused glass and coating, cooling by outside air and use of soil for cooling. Using more bumblebees By using extra bumblebees [...] the top and the sides of the hive or providing an installation above the central walkway could benefit the bumblebees in high temperatures. Other cooling [...] The study of climatic and environmental conditions in which bumblebees need to operate in various countries worldwide conducted over a period of 35 years

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies. Co-owner and general director Ivo de Groot [...] be needed, either of nematodes or of nematodes plus Bacillus thuringiensis -based products. ‘That is effective around ten days in and if the trees have [...] based on Bacillus thuringiensis , which can only be used on trees with leaves. Nematodes are a better solution for urban areas.’ Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  ng ecological balance and adapting to the dynamics of pests and their natural predators. "One of the most fascinating aspects of predatory mites is their [...] balance that benefits both producers and the environment. His journey very much aligns with Koppert’s legacy of innovation and commitment, inspiring both companies [...] companies, identifying the limitations of conventional pest control methods. In 2016, with a clear vision of sustainability and efficiency, he founded his own

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  strawberries are treated with Trianum at the start of the cultivation cycle and after every subsequent eight-week period. They are also treated with Vidi Parva [...] One of the effects of NatuGro is increased absorption of nutrients, including nitrogen. However, plants can also absorb too much of this element and become [...] nitrogen? And can we prove that nutrient absorption remains effective and that levels of production and fruit quality remain unchanged with lower fertilization

• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  proactive and effective due to the rapid onset of damage. Effective control with Capirel After Michiel witnessed the success of biological control with beneficial [...] damage to the roots and bulbs of onions and related plants, sometimes even killing seedlings. To combat this threat, growers are using beneficial nematodes [...] harvest yield. Effective control of the onion fly ensures that the harvested onion bulbs are free from damage and of high quality, which is essential to

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  channel in order to keep up with all the new videos coming soon. Currently, the videos are available in English and Dutch subtitles with additional languges coming [...] Koppert Biological Systems has launched 47 new How-to-Use product videos with many more to follow. These are now available on Koppert's YouTube channel, [...] in detail. There are also great videos to understand what fuels Koppert to be the leader in biological pest control and finding other sustainable methods

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  March 17, 2025

  calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle began working with Koppert, driven by firsthand experience of the impact of chemical pesticides. My father developed [...] connection between Stolk Brothers and Koppert runs deep. “Our families have known each other for years. That foundation of trust made it easy to work together [...] predatory mites and have since incorporated bio fungicides and other biocontrol agents. But at the core, predatory mites are our go-to solution,” says Pieter

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  thrips pupae, and larvae of sciarid flies and several beetles . Research and field experience however show that beneficial nematodes are also very effective [...] applications of our nematodes for years. Laboratory and field experience show that Entonem and Capsanem are significantly effective against a variety of caterpillars [...] Entonem and Capsanem product page for detailed advice on application, handling and storage. Get in contact Nematodes and chemicals Nematodes are quite