• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  Western flower thrips – Frankliniella occidentalis – was present in crops. It has since become evident – through crop rinsing at Koppert – that other species [...] It’s very difficult to slot them into an integrated system while the grower has to increasingly rely on integrated solutions. Unfortunately, such solutions [...] There are hardly any problems in tomato crops, and use of natural enemies has not been necessary. In cucumber crops, Amblyseius swirskii ( Swirski Mite

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

  January 6, 2025

  mention it to our staff. Koppert’s Limonica contains a predatory mite that has shown to be effective against this harmful invasive insect. Our experts can

• Windset Farms® Partners with Koppert to Showcase Sustainable Pest Management Practices

  September 4, 2025

  2025 As interest in how food is grown continues to rise, WINDSET FARMS® has partnered with Koppert Biological Systems to launch an engaging digital campaign

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  feeding, discolor and shrink, which is a good indicator that the treatment has been effective! The level of damage to your crop is also a good indicator

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert has developed a whole range of products to help you tackle thrips. You don't have

• Earth Day 2022: Koppert’s ongoing investment in the planet

  December 18, 2020

  safeguarding the environment and biodiversity. On the operational side, Koppert has actively reduced or compensated for its use of fossil fuels in transportation [...] transportation of our products by the Dutch fleet is bio diesel HVO30. This has led to a reduction of 20% in CO2 emissions First shipper to participate globally

• New Facilities for Koppert Canada

  December 20, 2018

  endless possibilities for the future. Leamington was selected as location as it has a high density of greenhouse operations in this region. ‘Making a substantial

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  Heijn. Potted hydrangea cultivation is complex. Once the cutting material has arrived from Portugal, there is a propagation period. Then, when the shoots [...] heavily in R&D for protection against thrips. The predatory insect Thripor- I has been successful at controlling Western flower thrips and other species of

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 7, 2025

  that’s well worth a listen. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed

• Optimal Results with Entonem and Capsanem

  October 21, 2019

  near The Hague have been using insectparasitic nematodes since 2015. It has reduced their use of chemical agents by no less than 90% and the young plants