• Why Is Thrips parvispinus Changing the Rules of the Game?

  September 8, 2026

  scenario. This species is highly polyphagous, feeding on a wide range of host plants and thriving in diverse production environments. Researchers have reported [...] primarily associated with flowers, T. parvispinus can be found throughout the plant canopy, particularly on foliage and other protected tissues. This changes [...] frequently hides within flowers, developing tissues, and protected areas of the plant, making detection difficult during routine scouting activities. As a result

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  April 16, 2019

  point is that western flower thrips love both plant juices and pollen, multiplying much faster on flowering plants than on a crop without flowers. A female

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  (induced) resistance in plants. Better understanding of the (micro)organisms for the soil food web increasingly reveals how plants interact with their e [...] ​​​​​​​ (IPM) systems. Biostimulants The use of biostimulants to enhance plant growth and resilience against abiotic stress started at the beginning of [...] of beneficial microorganisms can contribute to healthy and better growing plants. Recommended for you Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  to 40 percent of global crop production is annually lost to pests, with plant diseases costing the global economy over $220 billion and invasive insects [...] of losses due to inadequate pollination. Strengthening crop health: Our plant health products fortify the natural defenses of crops, rendering them more

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

  February 17, 2025

  crucial. “People still associate clean-looking plants with quality, but they don’t realize that a chemical-free plant is actually the healthier choice. If a predatory [...] throughout the entire crop cycle.” This shift has led to more resilient plants and a more sustainable growing process. The road to chemical-free horticulture

• Koppert Collaborates to Launch Free Biocontrol Tool

  February 14, 2020

  mark the inaugural International Year of Plant Health which aims to raise awareness of the importance of plant health in addressing world hunger, poverty

• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 6, 2022

  instead of artificial fertilizers is the only way to protect our future, help plants to become stronger and healthier, effectively benefitting human health and [...] comes from soils. 18 naturally occurring chemical elements are essential to plants. Soils supply 15. Agricultural production will have to increase by 60% to

• Koppert Partners with Canadian Ecoation

  June 17, 2019

  early stages; providing comprehensive and local information about individual plants and their environment as well as automated local treatment with biological [...] the GreenTech Concept Award for the IRIS! Scoutrobot. This robot registers plant health and diseases in greenhouses. The technology is based on the patented

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 20, 2022

  However, climate change, changing regulations (less supply of chemical plant protection products, plus emission restrictions), and the fact that diseases [...] your crop extra production power. Excessive use of fertilizers and chemical plant protection products doesn’t do your soil any favours and is detrimental to

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables

  hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common soil pests that affect plants, beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play [...] prepupae and pupae 1,5 billion/ha Potatoes Wireworms Agriotes spp. From planting to harvest, covering the risk period - 4 to 8 applications. Soil Larvae