• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  that there isn’t yet a biological solution to control every species in every crop. Koppert is, therefore, investing in more R&D in this area. Ornamentals [...] acute in the Netherlands, with France and Spain equally badly affected, primarily by Thrips tabaci (Onion thrips), which caused the most damage. "In a major [...] such solutions are not immediately available for all species of thrips in all types of crop." Developments in the Netherlands are replicated elsewhere. The

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  chemicals? Are you looking for a solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant [...] A system for sustainable cultivation, in which you minimize use of chemicals; that is integrated pest management (IPM) in a nutshell. You can fully adapt [...] trust and who is well versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant to draw up a plan. After all, IPM relies heavily on a system approach. The basic

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  other finite resources? In the search for answers, Koppert Biological Systems, a world leader when it comes to innovative solutions for agriculture and horticulture [...] Under the cloud of a global pandemic and changing climate, crop resilience has become a vital factor in our struggle to produce food with shrinking resources [...] Koppert. "We have a number of microbial solutions for diseases such as Pythium , Fusarium and Rhizoctonia , and pests like whitefly . Trianum is a product based

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  Using sticky traps for spider mite is of little use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination hotspot in the crop, you’re [...] control the spider mite with a corrective product that fits with IPM. During the dormant period, it may seem that a problem area in the crop has been fixed [...] uncover this pest, it’s important to make regular checks of your crop. A good guideline is a weekly check of the entire crop, with particular attention paid to

• PhylloKare™: The new standard in biostimulants

  through a pure Ascophyllum nodosum extract and a proprietary alkaline process that ensures more active compounds, full solubility, and stable 3+ year shelf [...] compatibility, supports soil health and microbial activity, and offers a sustainable solution for both conventional and organic systems. Downloads Product Label [...] of Koppert's solutions for your crops? Take the first step towards maximizing your yields and minimizing pest damage by getting in touch with us today. Whether

• Natutec Airobreez: Next-Gen Blower Gun For BCA Products

  June 1, 2025

  morphed out of a video game, complete with a shoulder strap for wielding it into the crops for battle. A rechargeable battery provides power so there’s no [...] 4e55a9aae74846a30618Oops, an error occurred! Code: 2026042012012443ac479e Event: f68d7e90a625496b81fe45b3111b4e11 Koppert’s Natutec Airobreez is a handheld [...] dispensed at a constant pace, without any of it being lost. In essence, the Airobreez is a sleek next-generation BCA blower gun. It looks like it morphed

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  levels, while also serving as a monitoring tool for pest density. Evenly distribute the sticky cards across the crop in a grid pattern. Alternatively, use [...] whitefly larvae stages for parasitism and targets L2 larvae for host feeding. Egg placement: Deposits a single egg in each host larva. Pupal stage: After [...] optimally in lower temperature conditions compared to Eretmocerus eremicus . Distribution: Actively searches the crop for infestations in a random pattern

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  insight into the system for integrated crop protection that they use for their crops,’ explains Tom Vroegop, a Product Manager for Monitoring & Application [...] sticky trap and crop data in the app. The generated data will then be displayed in an online dashboard. This dashboard is based on a map that growers can customize [...] summer (for now the Netherlands only). ‘Thanks to this innovation, growers can scout more quickly and efficiently as well as combat infestations in a more

• Koppert strengthens leadership team and is ready for future growth

  October 21, 2024

  important step in Koppert's ambitions to achieve further global growth and maintain its leading role in the industry. A strong foundation for sustainable [...] is responsible for the region of South Europe and Middle East Africa, while Jurjen Boeringa is responsible for North Europe. Ready for the future With [...] world market leader in biological crop protection , is proud to announce the strengthening of its executive team and the introduction of a new Global Leadership

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  mites will have a ‘new look’ as of 8 July. ‘This successful biological control product containing predatory mites will have a new look that reflects its [...] Swirski-Mite Plus is a trusted biological solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide [...] protected cultivation market in 2006 when these mites instantly became one of the most successful biological control agents in Europe. At the time, fresh