• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  tally friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability [...] insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural enemy releases was challenging at first, they found an ally in Koppert that not only has the

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  achieve this, the implementation of an integrated pest management program was necessary. "We started looking for alternatives and found Koppert... at the [...] factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release of beneficial [...] monitoring supervisor, the willingness of Koppert consultants in this process was vital. "It has been a very good experience because we have acquired knowledge

• Cannabis aphid

  General Although it was first described in 1860, the cannabis aphid ( Phorodon cannabis ; a.k.a. bhang aphid or hemp aphid) is a very new pest to North [...] North America. It was first seen on cuttings originating from Colorado in 2016 and is now widespread throughout that state and Oregon. Its range also includes

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

  December 10, 2024

  where family farming was a cornerstone of existence. "The colours, the flavours, the aromas—everything fills you." Whether it was plucking figs from trees [...] vegetable garden, this lifestyle revolved around the rhythm of nature. It was family farming, free from chemicals, and grounded in self-sufficiency—a connection [...] It’s how everything started. Our founders Jan and Peter Koppert knew a shift was needed. They were pioneers and changed their production style in their greenhouse

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  Sjaak van Dijk’s father was already using the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis and Sjaak himself has always used it. However, Sjaak recently made [...] problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control starts sooner So far [...] the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop more evenly

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  From a young age, Jose Eduardo Belda (Innovation Manager Southern Europe) was captivated by insects - a passion sparked by his father, who loved filming [...] changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the introduction of Amblyseius swirskii to combat whitefly and thrips in Campo [...] nearly impossible to manage with chemical treatments. Resistance to pesticides was high, and regulations around active substances were tightening. Within just

• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  said knowledge sharing was valuable to both organizations as it would promote vital food security in parts of the world where it was needed most. ‘CABI has [...] control in less developed countries Dr Trevor Nicholls, CABI CEO, said he was proud to be working alongside Koppert to help solve problems in agriculture

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  an example, where for many years it was assumed that only the Western flower thrips – Frankliniella occidentalis – was present in crops. It has since become [...] few years ago, hydrangea cultivation was particularly affected by Thrips setosus , or Japanese thrips. This species was hardly scouted at all as growers had [...] and is very difficult to get rid of. It had been around for some time but was confused with Echinothrips ." Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional [...] traditional methods can no longer be applied. "10 years ago, organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but

• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  old location was expropriated for urban expansion for the city of Rotterdam, after which a plot of grassland near Berkel en Rodenrijs was purchased for [...] of Koppert’s new production site is nearing completion. The first phase was launched at the beginning of 2019, and the second phase has recently been [...] Peter Maes explains: "We had lots of sessions and discussions at Koppert. It was an intensive process involving a huge number of new developments with Koppert