• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  know! The main idea behind IPM is that the greenhouse or field forms an ecosystem. The mutual relationships between crops, their attackers, and the natural [...] relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive the same amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle diseases [...] friendly to the natural enemies. Otherwise the ecosystem you have built up so carefully will collapse again. You can check this with the Koppert Side

• The Future of Koppert is Here

  April 19, 2018

  EN RODENRIJS, THE NETHERLANDS – Koppert Biological Systems has increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company [...] Ruiter will take up the position of Director Horti. The new roles are much more specific in nature and, together, cover all areas in which the company operates [...] board members, are now taking place on the Advisory Board. Ready for the future ‘Our rapid growth and the need for specific divisions like Horti, Agri and

• PhylloKare™: The new standard in biostimulants

  optimize growth, and care for the ecosystem. From the field to your farm, Koppert delivers solutions you can trust, today and into the future. PhylloKare Plant [...] systems. Get Expert Guidance Ready to experience the power of Koppert's solutions for your crops? Take the first step towards maximizing your yields and [...] or want to make a purchase, our team is here to support you every step of the way. Contact us now to discover how Koppert's innovative solutions can transform

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  article in the February 2026 issue of GrowerTalks. It’s an insightful take on the bio vs chemical pesticide dynamic. Titled Bios To The Rescue , the piece presents [...] scenarios without having to dip into your chemical locker. In the article, Jeremy refutes the often heard statement: “Bios only work preventatively.” He provides [...] he shares the main reason BCA consultants recommend chemical pesticides for spider mite knockdown. Jeremy Webber is an IPM expert and the National Ornamental

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  What is Biological Control? IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations [...] natural enemies or do so to a limited extent, leaving the biological system intact. Naturally present Over the past ten years, our focus has increasingly shifted [...] huge advantage: the open air is home to an abundance of tiny natural enemies that are invaluable in an ICM or IPM strategy. They can boost the effectiveness

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  April 23, 2019

  Natural Enemies IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program The How and Why of IPM The Benefits of Integrated [...] with lots of choices. How do you, as a grower, make the right choices? The step-by-step plan below is the perfect guide! First establish your objective. Do [...] better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant you trust and who is well versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  Trade Fair at Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands, from November 7-9. Visitors from all over the world come to the fair to see the latest developments and to [...] rising protectionism, the potential impact of Brexit, and the consolidation of breeding companies. New iQ innovation quarter The Koppert stand this year [...] Changes in the field of international trade and product innovation will be the focus for Koppert Biological Systems at this year's International Floriculture

• Isarid: The Foundation of a Good IPM Program

  covers the foliage and, when applied heavily enough to drip, reaches the surface of the media as well. For many growers, foliar spraying becomes the primary [...] susceptible insect or mite, they attach to the pest, germinate, penetrate the cuticle, and grow within the host. Feeding and activity decline, followed [...] Koppert’s wettable-powder mycoinsecticide based on the beneficial fungus Isaria fumosorosea strain FE 9901. The formulation contains live fungal spores. When

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs [...] yield healthier, higher-quality fruits while minimizing environmental impact. The future of sustainable agriculture Balbino's journey reflects a broader shift

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] During the initial few years, the anthurium company owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business [...] proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and