• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  Development Goals report, the world is not on track to achieving Zero Hunger by 2030. “135 million suffer from acute hunger… and the COVID-19 pandemic could [...] number, putting an additional 130 million people at risk of suffering hunger by the end of 2020.” The report says there are now calls for a “profound change [...] production to alleviate the perils of hunger.” * * World Food Day was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1979. It is the day on which international attention

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  it's time for extra action! Sticky traps lure adult thrips Keep in mind that by the time the first thrips appear on the sticky traps, the infestation will [...] never appear on the sticky traps simply because they cannot fly. In short: by the time you see thrips on the sticky trap, the thrips problem has already

• Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection

  August 18, 2021

  giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 12, 2021

  thousands of dollars in turnover! Early release You can avoid this misery simply by taking action early. In concrete terms, this means you need to use Spical [...] Any type of chemical spraying results in crop damage, which you can avoid by being conservative with the number of spraying applications. Reduced use of

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  to attract the male butterflies. The damage is caused not by the butterflies, however, but by the caterpillars. These can be tackled with beneficial nematodes

• Red Headed Flea Beetle Eradication Described in April 2025 GrowerTalks Issue

  April 1, 2025

  We Know What Eradicates Red Headed Flea Beetle , an article by Koppert’s national ornamental consultant team manager, Jeremy Webber, appears in the April

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  methods are simplifying the use of our biological solutions in the field. By working closely with growers to optimize existing solutions and develop new [...] the presence of chemical pesticides that may be harmful to natural enemies. By engaging with growers, Koppert aims to offer even more natural alternatives

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  August 18, 2021

  thrips , aphids , and spider mites . Natural pest control programs offered by Koppert provide growers the ability to produce a crop that has been treated [...] an hour. The high-tech release system was designed and developed in-house by Koppert’s Technical Department. Koppert has used its specific know-how about

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

  March 17, 2025

  “In the early 90s, my father and uncle began working with Koppert, driven by firsthand experience of the impact of chemical pesticides. My father developed [...] experiment with a garlic-based product. We applied it in the evening, and by morning, the entire greenhouse smelled like a giant shawarma stand. Our workers

• Trade Show Dates for Koppert's Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team

  December 15, 2024

  Cannabis Convention] | March 21–22 | Boston, MA • Cultivate ’25 [Presented by AmericanHort®] | July 12–15 | Columbus, OH • PPA [2025 National Symposium]