• The How and Why of IPM

  August 18, 2021

  the natural enemies are of crucial importance. There's actually a kind of triangular relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive [...] Koppert Side Effects app. ( Side-Effects Database Page ) To achieve all this, you must have sufficient knowledge of diseases and pests on the one hand [...] same amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle diseases and pests. You strengthen and protect the population of natural enemies

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  reaction In the event of a fever occurring or a Level 1 reaction, contact a medical provider. The medical provider may choose to keep an eye on the situation and [...] Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies This information on bumblebee stings provides guidance for reducing the chance of being stung by a bumblebee [...] Usually a bumblebee sting leads to a non-allergic , local reaction: swelling, itchiness and redness at the site of the sting. This may last for only a couple

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  August 18, 2021

  for you as a grower, for your employees, and for the sales chain. There’s a whole array of benefits! Benefits for you as a grower: IPM is a widespread [...] to be an effective way of tackling pests and diseases in an environmentally friendly way. There is no risk of resistance development. The risk of exceeding [...] contributes to a better image of foodstuffs and ornamental plants, in turn benefiting the overall image of the retail sector. "The How and Why of IPM" Article

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  continue to spend a great deal of time and effort to ensure that Spidex remains at the top of growers’ options when it comes to the most effective biological [...] eggs per female norm for a healthy mite was set by the International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC) of which Koppert is a member. The IOBC standard [...] control of spider mite. "The discovery and commercial production of Phytoseiulus persimilis that got underway more than 50 years ago is the foundation

• The Future of Koppert is Here

  April 19, 2018

  within the top tier of the company’, says CEO Paul Koppert. ‘Three of the original board members will stay on to ensure continuity and pass on their valuable [...] Systems has increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological [...] biological crop protection . The new composition allows for more focus on specific areas of operation. The original board that includes CEOs Paul Koppert and Henri

• Koppert Meets American Secretary of Agriculture

  January 29, 2020

  authorization processes of sustainable products on the American market." The message of René Ruiter for the Secretary of Agriculture was clear: "We need [...] the Secretary of Agriculture is of great value to us and an important step towards cooperation with the local government with the aim of easing the au [...] René Ruiter, director Horti of Koppert Biological Systems, spoke with the United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue during yesterday’s

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  March 17, 2025

  both a necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle began working with Koppert, driven by firsthand experience of the impact of chemical [...] foundation of trust made it easy to work together,” Pieter explains. “Koppert has grown tremendously, but it remains a family business at heart—focused on quality [...] .” Predatory mites: the backbone of a sustainable strategy For Stolk Brothers, predatory mites form the foundation of their biological crop protection

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  exceptionally effective against various insect pests, but is considered one of the most difficult species to produce. Thanks to a combination of in-depth knowledge [...] biological crop protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better known under the [...] entire process, from the type and quantity of feed to the composition of the rearing medium and the design of new production lines. After implementing these

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  skin. They cause huge damage to crops. Of some species, a few dozen caterpillars can launch such a vicious attack on a plant within twenty-four hours that [...] females lay eggs, often in groups on the leaves or other parts of plants. Some species separate them; some lay a row of eggs, while others deposit them in [...] moths are fairly harmless insects, but their caterpillars can do a lot of damage and have a voracious appetite. Although caterpillars are only one link in

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 24, 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 [...] go into battle alone! When tackling a pest such as thrips , it is vital to work systematically. While a whole range of products is available to control thrips [...] causing other issues. For example, the simultaneous use of different species of predatory mites is not a good idea. Also, if chemicals are necessary, be sure