• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  shares. "Working at Koppert allows me to carry on his legacy. I’m passionate about educating growers on how natural methods, like predatory mites , enable [...] cultivate their crops sustainably. It’s a journey I’ve been on since 1998. Transforming perspectives on biocontrol In the early days of her career, Rianne often [...] and we have the advantage of producing the best quality on the market.’ ‘We know that it is better to introduce Limonica than Swirski-Mite at low temperatures

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

  August 5, 2025

  Innovation in biological crop protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better [...] product name Limonica . This predatory mite is exceptionally effective against various insect pests, but is considered one of the most difficult species [...] potential Limonica is distinguished by its broad diet, high consumption capacity, and rapid reproduction. “Technically speaking, it is one of the best predatory

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  people’ took place on December 22, and the upcoming 2 nd session will focus on soil health. When we walk on the ground, we are really walking on the roof top [...] session on December 22? Watch the recording here: https://bit.ly/PlantsforLifesession1 More information on this webinar series can be found on www.koppert [...] Plant health New session on February 2 puts the spotlight on soil health To mark the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  January 16, 2025

  stronger resistance so letting them reach that stage is too late. For the best treatment options the key is to target beetles at the vulnerable larval phase [...] with your Koppert Technical Advisor for expert advice on deploying your individual BioSolution. This is a service Koppert offers free of charge to regular [...] Technical Advisor. Click Here for more information on Capsanem by Koppert. Click Here for more information on Isarid™ by Koppert.

• Time For A Tune Up

  February 27, 2026

  Consultants create a detailed VR based on their in-person observations and conversations. Their report notes what is working and points out any kinks that [...] arisen, followed by recommended solutions. As vital as it is, this regular IPM consultation is always free to Koppert customers, and that’s the way it should [...] Spring is when problems present themselves. If you’re unhappy with your IPM program and looking for solutions, it’s a good time to call in the experts

• Koppert Experts To Appear At Cultivate ’25

  June 26, 2025

  Sessions during Cultivate ’25 on July 14th, 2025 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Cultivate by AmericanHort is one of the leading horticulture [...] Consultant for the Northeast Region, Phil Gerry, will be the featured speakers on Monday, July 14th, at the 10:45AM session, ’Tis the Season: Repeatable Success [...] what to watch out for and some reality checks. Topics range from problems on incoming cutting material to IPM strategies in propagation, and pest control

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural enemies really need their favorite pest to survive. When it is no longer present, they fly [...] army The rapid disappearance of useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects [...] types of natural enemies can survive on pollen, for example. But without their protein-rich snacks, their development is much slower than when they have an

• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  prefers temperatures to be on the more moderate side, the tobacco whitefly is in its element in higher temperatures. An adult female is capable of surviving [...] stage. The adult insects prefer to lay their eggs on young leaves well inside the plant, and this is where you tend to find the eggs and young larvae of [...] population on the infected plant grows too large, the adult insects will fly to another plant in search of somewhere to lay their eggs. There is also a threat

• Koppert Partners with Canadian Ecoation

  June 17, 2019

  in greenhouses. The technology is based on the patented Saber sensor that detects pests, diseases and deficiencies early on. [...] signed a cooperation agreement on June 13 th 2019. The contract was signed at the GreenTech fair in Amsterdam. The objective is to use each other’s knowledge [...] of Ecoation, Dr. Saber Miresmailli who signed the contract on behalf of Ecoation. Koppert is engaged in the business of biological crop protection and for

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  mite range on the market, with numerous species and formulations tailored to different growing conditions. When speed is of the essence, we rely on this toolbox [...] specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests, Koppert is currently focused on the stink bug. “We anticipated [...] Additionally, we explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving solutions. Peter Couwels is a fixture at Koppert, “part of the