• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  October 3, 2018

  products the strength of the nematodes is that pests cannot build any resistance against them. That means that they are a very stable factor with regards [...] the shelf life of these highly effective biocontrol organisms and ensure that no visible residue is left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long [...] were made for,’ Product Manager at Koppert, Tim Bossinga, explains. The fact that there’s no visible residue, is another major advantage for the end-user,

• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change [...] Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success. "The fact that Swirskii is so popular should not surprise you," says Tim Bossinga. The Product [...] ces. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol agent is effective to a larger

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  swirskii At Koppert Biological Systems everything possible is done to see that products reach their destination ready to do their valuable work in the best [...] all starts with the mother stock of predatory mites – a company ‘treasure’ that has been selected and reared over the years. The amount of scientific research [...] trucks are loaded is specified. Koppert does everything possible to ensure that logistics flow smoothly and climate conditions are maintained at the right

• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  cases. What's certain is that plant resistance is strongly related to these ‘passengers.’ Positive Image In fact, it's strange that fungi and bacteria have [...] you to learn that this application has a long history. One of the first biological control agents was Bacillus thuringiensis , a bacterium that parasitizes [...] couldn't even exist without these microorganisms. And it's with good reason that the number of biological beneficials and supporters is growing on this basis

• Koppert appoints Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer

  April 28, 2026

  development, with a stronger focus on execution and acceleration, I am confident that Hans will successfully lead Koppert forward together with our global teams [...] protection is accelerating globally, and Koppert is uniquely positioned to lead that transformation.” After a transition period of two months, Paul Koppert and

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  Systems, Spical Ulti-Mite will soon be available in a high-tech foil sachet that ensures consistent performance in variable climatic conditions. Compared [...] Ulti-Mite foil sachets perform up to three times better. Trials have proven that Spical Ulti-Mite consistently delivers higher numbers of predatory mites [...] be available as of 7 November. Extensive research has resulted in a sachet that creates a better environment for the predatory mite to build up its population

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  into affordable products that have proven efficacy to enable more sustainable production methods resulting in resilient crops that can cope with biotic and [...] manage pests in horticulture and agriculture, Koppert has always been aware that it needed to consider the whole plant, both above and below ground, when [...] says Corporate Marketing Director at Koppert, Peter Maes. "We firmly believe that plant health based on biological mindset, both microbials, and macrobials

• A Hybrid Approach to IPM by Jeremy Webber in GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025

  May 15, 2025

  Biosolutions Guide 2025 . In A Hybrid Approach to IPM he maintains that it’s not all or nothing, that bios are tools in the toolbox along with a slew of newer [...] the same question with regard to western flower thrips in light of the fact that so many biosolutions currently exist and again, affordability. Jeremy also

• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  anticipated. ‘Poinsettia growers understand that there is no future for total chemical crop protection and that something has to change,’ says Richard. ‘German [...] retailers are already using lists that contain products over and above the statutory minimum, and it is expected that UK retailers will follow. Dutch Poinsettia [...] Netherlands an additional boost. ‘Koppert wants to achieve the same results that are being obtained in Canada here in the Netherlands and other countries

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  Koppert Biological Systems is working on a groundbreaking innovation that will change the world of scouting. The scout-app will automatically analyze Horiver [...] scouting crops is very important, it is time-consuming and error-sensitive. That is why Koppert is developing the scout-app, which will automatically identify [...] powered by machine learning, which will make the app self-learning and ensure that it becomes more accurate as time progresses. Act Quickly Thanks to this,