• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  organic farming and biological crop protection . This transition required Lukas to question traditional approaches, learn new techniques, and conduct numerous [...] the need for resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging the importance of learning from both setbacks and triumphs in this evolving [...] potential of organic farming and the integration of beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates challenges and celebrates successes, his story

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

  December 18, 2024

  technical experts and ask them about the latest innovations in IPM and Koppert products, and discuss other concerns regarding crops, propagation, and BioSolutions [...] fresh calendar this New Year, remember to pencil in a visit to the Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team at the Koppert booth for the industry trade shows listed

• Koppert strengthens leadership team and is ready for future growth

  October 21, 2024

  sustainable growth and enhanced customer service. New Executive Board and Global Leadership Team The new composition of the Executive Board and Global Leadership [...] operational efficiency and future innovation. The Board of Directors focuses on strategic decision-making and ensuring sustainable growth and stability in a changing [...] regional markets and promoting customer-focused growth. Working closely with growers and farmers, Koppert continues to strive for innovation and leading solutions

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 5, 2023

  arable vegetables, and outdoor vegetables such as leafy greens, onions, carrots, and beans. And the carefully developed formula and packaging simplify [...] an effective, clean, and safe solution for growers. Since then, we have conducted countless studies and trials to understand and apply nematode behavior [...] nematodes to support and protect crops. Nematodes are alive; they move and hunt their prey instinctively. They can be used above and below ground to protect

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  April 9, 2019

  e Plus , Swirski-Mite LD , and Swirski Ulti-Mite . The Amblyseius swirskii predatory mite pierces a wide range of prey and sucks them dry. In this way [...] a mite attacks the young larvae of a variety of species of thrips and the eggs and larvae of whitefly. The predatory mite does not necessarily need insects [...] in with the carrier material, bran. This bran protects the predatory mites and at the same time makes it easier to scatter them through the crop. Scattering

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  to food safety, and both chemicals and artificial fertilizers are products of the petrochemical industry which relies on mineral oil. ‘And we all know that [...] crops in a much more natural and therefore more sustainable way and in many cases actually prevent outbreaks of diseases and pests, thus avoiding the need [...] latest techniques and technology are growing in importance in response to Koppert's broaderfield of work. ‘If we can get to know and understand the plant

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

  February 17, 2025

  purchased land in Bergschenhoek and started growing lettuce. Over the years, the family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through [...] tomatoes, and eventually to their current specialty: anthuriums. For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling [...] years, and now you can’t imagine horticulture without biological pest control.” A partnership rooted in trust The connection between Stolk Brothers and Koppert

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

  September 28, 2023

  Food loss and waste represent pressing challenges within the global food system, perpetuating humanitarian crises, economic strains, and environmental [...] economy over $220 billion and invasive insects incurring losses exceeding $70 billion. At Koppert, we are aware of these losses and are increasingly playing [...] reducing harmful substances entering agro-ecosystems, and supporting farmers in increasing the yields and quality of their produce. Biological crop protection

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Premium quality around the world Butterflies and moths are fairly harmless insects, but [...] conceal themselves and pupate. Caterpillars don’t always have to lock themselves into a cocoon: some species drop to the ground and hide in a subterranean [...] which they reinforce with saliva and silk threads. A pupa looks very different from a caterpillar, as it’s shorter and takes on a streamlined appearance

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 2, 2023

  bags for prevention and a long-term approach. Keep track of the effects, and learn as you go. Learn about the biology of pests and their natural enemies [...] Helps You Stay in Control Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape Everything Still Begins [...] Begins with Swirski If you decide to use Swirski-Mite to combat thrips and whitefly , it's important to ensure that the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mites