• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  December 10, 2024

  cornerstone of existence. "The colours, the flavours, the aromas—everything fills you." Whether it was plucking figs from trees by the river or savouring freshly [...] establish themselves quickly in the crops and build up populations very fast, which means growers have a standing army of mites in the crop. Obviously, a future [...] Koppert Spain, it is a way of life - a connection formed from the cradle. From early childhood in the dry farming lands of Albacete, surrounded by almond trees

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  This made the process more cost efficient and reduced the ecological footprint of the whole production process. Samples of the solution in the bioreactors [...] to check the purity. The nematodes need 12 days to develop for each of the three phases. When the production process has reached its end, the nematodes [...] safeguard the conditions right to the end user. Intensive temperature logging takes place along the route to make sure that the nematodes travel in the best

• The Future of Koppert is Here

  April 19, 2018

  EN RODENRIJS, THE NETHERLANDS – Koppert Biological Systems has increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company [...] Ruiter will take up the position of Director Horti. The new roles are much more specific in nature and, together, cover all areas in which the company operates [...] board members, are now taking place on the Advisory Board. Ready for the future ‘Our rapid growth and the need for specific divisions like Horti, Agri and

• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  know! The main idea behind IPM is that the greenhouse or field forms an ecosystem. The mutual relationships between crops, their attackers, and the natural [...] relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive the same amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle diseases [...] friendly to the natural enemies. Otherwise the ecosystem you have built up so carefully will collapse again. You can check this with the Koppert Side

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  April 23, 2019

  Natural Enemies IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program The How and Why of IPM The Benefits of Integrated [...] with lots of choices. How do you, as a grower, make the right choices? The step-by-step plan below is the perfect guide! First establish your objective. Do [...] better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant you trust and who is well versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  article in the February 2026 issue of GrowerTalks. It’s an insightful take on the bio vs chemical pesticide dynamic. Titled Bios To The Rescue , the piece presents [...] can use bios to clean up nightmare pest scenarios without having to dip into your chemical locker. In the article, Jeremy refutes the often heard statement: [...] he shares the main reason BCA consultants recommend chemical pesticides for spider mite knockdown. Jeremy Webber is an IPM expert and the National Ornamental

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  Trade 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 [...] rising protectionism, the potential impact of Brexit, and the consolidation of breeding companies. New iQ innovation quarter The Koppert stand this year [...] Changes in the field of international trade and product innovation will be the focus for Koppert Biological Systems at this year's International Floriculture

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  What is Biological Control? IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations [...] against which pests. The natural enemies listed on the page are bred for this purpose, but there are many more beneficials in the open air. Tips to help [...] natural enemies or do so to a limited extent, leaving the biological system intact. Naturally present Over the past ten years, our focus has increasingly shifted

• Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection

  April 13, 2018

  knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means [...] means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years [...] years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  a feltiae Doing the right things in order to build a solid reputation, even if the buyers don't follow the same path yet: that is the philosophy on which [...] time. This extended period gives algae the chance to develop in the trays and create the perfect environment for the sciarid fly to settle and develop.’ ‘We [...] lacking, and the results of the pest control did not live up to their expectations. ‘We have few success stories and a lot of failures. We applied the product