• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  insists that we must produce food sustainably and use agricultural practices that improve soil quality. A large part of SDG 15 demands that we halt and [...] next to the conventional practices. That gives me hope that agricultural practices will change in the future and that we will keep soil alive and protect [...] which are present in the soil. It is important to realize that of all the microorganisms that exist, only a small percentage are pathogens. Most of the

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To? Swirski-Mite can [...] by chemical plant protection is often underestimated. However, the fact is that some active ingredients - and certainly the excipients - are toxic to plants [...] lead to visible damage, such as brown discoloration. Growth analyses show that every spray treatment briefly halts the plant's development. In other words

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 6, 2025

  steps to meet that target. Together with our trusted supplier Houweling, we’ve developed a more sustainable version of our 1L bottle that fits both the [...] compared to the earlier virgin plastic version. It’s a meaningful change that adds up quickly across our portfolio. To ensure the continuous quality, safety

• Koppert introduces Natutec Drive

  December 29, 2020

  and horticulture – Natutec Drive – now offers growers a dispersal system that makes the release of beneficial insects even more accurate, evenly spread [...] existing farming equipment Natutec Drive is a tool with patented technology that makes it possible to apply all beneficials in various carrier materials from [...] tubes to the crop. The essential part of Natutec Drive is a ‘box’ with tubes that effectively distributes our predatory mites and other insects in the correct

• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  Oosters, explains that Noli is an antagonistic yeast that works by competing for space and nutrients with harmful fungi. Besides that, it produces antifungal [...] controlled in an effective and sustainable way with a non-synthetic fungicide that has been developed and registered by leading biocontrol innovator, Koppert [...] when most synthetic fungicides are not available. Noli is a spray suspension that is applied directly to leaves, blossom and fruits of the plant. It effectively

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  extremely quickly. It’s important to scout your crop at regular intervals so that you can spot an attack early on. When you spot the first whitefly, quickly [...] crop? If they’re localized to one plant, you can apply control measures in that spot or remove the plant. If the whitefly has already spread, your alarm [...] feeds off. With some crops, including pepper and tomato, it’s a safe bet that you’ll receive a visit from whitefly sooner or later. As such, it’s a good

• Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

  September 10, 2020

  excited that Jeremy will be transitioning into this key position for KBSI. The hydroponic market is a core focus for KBSI, and we are confident that Jeremy [...] knowledge that reminds us all how illusionary global borders truly are. We are all in this together, and Koppert’s mission exemplifies that truth. The [...] solutions. As the greenhouse industry continues its growth, Jeremy will ensure that the hydroponic crop team is perfectly positioned to effectively respond to

• Embracing sustainability brings value

  July 17, 2024

  than 55 years already,’ Maes points out. ‘But it’s not only our products that need to be sustainable; it’s our operations too. For this, we need to get [...] get everybody on board so it becomes one global sustainability journey that will benefit us all.’ Sustainability brings value Drivers of success are not [...] ’ asserts Maes. Koppert strives to offer solutions to farmers and growers that not only enhance productivity but also minimize negative environmental impacts

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  April 29, 2019

  crime. The product contains Amblyseius swirskii , a predatory mite that's not all that picky when it comes to its daily meal. It eats many species of small [...] standing army of predatory mites that is ready and waiting when problems arise. Swirski-Mite has several formulations that are aligned with these different [...] compostable foil that better protects the predatory mites against moisture as well as drying out. It is a unique, patented system that has more than proved