• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  Koppert has been offering solutions in the field of integrated pest management for over 55 years, mainly for protected crops. Natural enemies are used [...] 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 [...] take care of these useful creatures if you want to utilize their strengths rather than killing them. Or you could say: harness the added value of nature's

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  precision need to go into the production of these “Little Heroes”. They are bred for the biological control of a host of horticultural and orchard pests by Koppert [...] control. More than 30 years of experience has gone into the selection, breeding, and quality control of a specific range of these entomopathogenic or predatory [...] free of pests without chemical residues. At Koppert, the R&D Department has an ongoing drive to refine both the production process and the design of intelligent

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 18, 2024

  challenges, constantly adapting to changing conditions. One of these challenges is managing pest and disease pressure while maintaining productivity and [...] crop protection , unlike chemical alternatives, leaves minimal to no residues, eliminating obliged pre-harvest intervals. Chemical pesticide treatments often [...] conditions, minimizing the risk of crop damage or loss. Biological crop protection offers many advantages. No chemical residues and no pre-harvest intervals

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 15, 2024

  two-part episode of Tech On Demand from GrowerTalks Magazine featuring a special guest, Jeremy Webber, Koppert's National Ornamental Team Manager. Jeremy sat [...] trusted biocontrol advisor. He’s worked with greenhouses of all sizes, growing a wide range of crops—edibles, ornamentals , cannabis, and more—and developing [...] field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to share. On the podcast he answers

• 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 [...] company was built," Total Quality Control Manager, Saskia Inghels reminds us. "Today it is still one of our best-selling products at Koppert thanks to its [...] " says Product Manager, Tim Bossinga, who has been involved with this product for 6 years: “The above average egg-laying performance of our Phytoseiulus

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences conference in the Netherlands World experts on the topics of sustainable horticulture and agriculture, environmental [...] health and the future of sustainable horticulture and agriculture. Creating awareness and support While CABI represents much of the developing world as [...] a wide range of topics: Threats to plant health Plant health practices Plant health innovations The future of food In line with our aim of bringing a diverse

• The Future of Koppert is Here

  April 19, 2018

  Koppert Biological Systems has increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist [...] realize that it was time for change within the top tier of the company’, says CEO Paul Koppert. ‘Three of the original board members will stay on to ensure [...] have earned their spurs over the years. The new members of the board each have their areas of expertise and we have every confidence that they will perform

• Natural Enemies, Now a Division of Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.

  June 27, 2019

  Hill, General Manager of Koppert USA. Ryan Hill further detailed how this partnership encompasses one of Koppert’s core values. “One of our core values [...] With the explosion of the cannabis market, Koppert US has acquired Natural Enemies; the leader in chemical-free pest management in commercial cannabis [...] industry as a leader in chemical-free pest management. This reputation now supported by Koppert can ensure growers access to Koppert’s line of high-quality products

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies This information on bumblebee stings provides guidance for reducing the chance of being stung by a bumblebee [...] reaction: swelling, itchiness and redness at the site of the sting. This may last for only a couple of hours. Further, the reaction can occur directly after [...] Level 4 allergic reaction hyperventilation, perhaps because of shock, may also cause loss of consciousness. In such cases it is also necessary to call the

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research Why [...] them the cornerstone of many integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in the region. Behind these successes is a solid foundation of research. From lab [...] increasingly effective defence against pests - without the downsides of chemicals. The influence of the Spanish research department in Almería and Águilas, now