• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  Koppert’s growers and consultants, and a number of Dutch tomato growers are testing the innovation in practice. The app is currently in the pre-introduction [...] insight into the level of infestation in their greenhouses. Additionally, the dashboard lists how pests and their natural enemies develop in relation to one another [...] ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling growers to act quickly

• Designed with growers in mind

  February 22, 2023

  our connectivity with nature and the high quality of our products. The beautiful photography and use of green as our main color bring our products to life [...] designed with growers in mind. We are dedicated to helping growers support, protect and strengthen their crops with an integrated system of natural solutions [...] several practical features to help simplify the daily use of our products. Supportive colors A range of supportive colors makes each product easily recognizable

• Accelerating Change in Food Production

  June 20, 2018

  prevention of pests and diseases by ensuring soil health and biodiversity was crucial. At the close of the conference, Director of EIT Health in Belgium and [...] the director of the consortium in Belgium and the Netherlands, Menno Kok, said the principle challenges in Europe were to promote healthy living, support [...] control agents in horticulture and agriculture, said microbiological solutions would play a major role in food security and safety in the future and that

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  is home to an abundance of tiny natural enemies that are invaluable in an ICM or IPM strategy. They can boost the effectiveness of your plant protection [...] wealth of knowledge about this in the organic farming sector. Planting flower strips or bushes can help attract certain natural enemies. Get in touch with [...] Koppert has been offering solutions in the field of integrated pest management for over 55 years, mainly for protected crops. Natural enemies are used

• The Future of Koppert is Here

  April 19, 2018

  increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection [...] the position of Director Horti. The new roles are much more specific in nature and, together, cover all areas in which the company operates. In addition to [...] years. The new members of the board each have their areas of expertise and we have every confidence that they will perform well in their new roles.’ Photo

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 24, 2022

  cause severe problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert has [...] natural balance within the crop. A choice of predatory mites In ornamental crops, predatory mites are the foot soldiers in the battle against thrips . You can [...] sticky traps and Rollertraps are important tools in ascertaining whether thrips are present, and – in the case of the Rollertraps – also to capturing and removing

• Koppert Meets American Secretary of Agriculture

  January 29, 2020

  gave a brief explanation in the experimental garden about the application of natural solutions for controlling pests and diseases in agricultural and horticultural [...] the Secretary of Agriculture is of great value to us and an important step towards cooperation with the local government with the aim of easing the au [...] authorization processes of sustainable products on the American market." The message of René Ruiter for the Secretary of Agriculture was clear: "We need

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  great deal of time and effort to ensure that Spidex remains at the top of growers’ options when it comes to the most effective biological control of spider [...] "Today it is still one of our best-selling products at Koppert thanks to its great results and the high egg-laying performance of our Spidex mites. Reason [...] spider mite. "The discovery and commercial production of Phytoseiulus persimilis that got underway more than 50 years ago is the foundation on which our company

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  August 18, 2021

  effective way of tackling pests and diseases in an environmentally friendly way. There is no risk of resistance development. The risk of exceeding government [...] to a better image of foodstuffs and ornamental plants, in turn benefiting the overall image of the retail sector. "The How and Why of IPM" Article [...] Every employee is able to apply natural enemies in the crop. After application, employees can go back to work in the crop straight away: there is no re-entry

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  Koppert’s Jeremy Webber has an article in the February 2026 issue of GrowerTalks. It’s an insightful take on the bio vs chemical pesticide dynamic. Titled [...] presents a handful of situations where you can use bios to clean up nightmare pest scenarios without having to dip into your chemical locker. In the article, [...] thrips (WFT), spider mites , and caterpillars . In an interesting twist, he shares the main reason BCA consultants recommend chemical pesticides for spider mite