• International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions

  May 12, 2023

  International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions On the 12th of May, the world celebrates International Day of Plant [...] in our lives. Plants are the foundation of life on Earth. They provide us with the oxygen we breathe, the food we eat, and the materials we use for clothing [...] . Our approach is based on the principles of natural balance and working with nature, rather than against it. One of our core solutions is the use of

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  sprayed poison on the food we eat and the flowers in our homes?" Rianne asks with a frown. For over two decades, she has passionately supported growers in [...] in horticulture. We have the most experienced consultants in the industry with years of practice in the field. We know our natural products and devise IPM [...] perfectly round and runs over the leaves like crazy. They’re easy to spot with the naked eye giving growers the reassurance that they are doing their job

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

  December 18, 2024

  Jeremy Webber, Koppert's National Ornamental Team Manager. Jeremy sat down with host, Bill Calkins, to discuss an extremely important topic these days, [...] the industry, as a grower and as a trusted biocontrol advisor. He’s worked with greenhouses of all sizes, growing a wide range of crops—edibles, ornamentals [...] developing and implementing biological crop protection programs. Jeremy works with experienced teams in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount

• Unveiling the Buzz - Outdoor pollination products with a new look from Spring 2024

  January 11, 2024

  on outdoor pollination products; in line with our rebranding initiatives, the outdoor pollination portfolio with get a fresh look. A unified identity Alongside [...] across our entire pollination portfolio, and the fresh look aligns them with our Koppert brand. Bumblebees: Nature's finest pollinators At the heart of [...] remaining at the forefront of agricultural innovation, equipping farmers with the tools essential for success in an ever-changing world.

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 7, 2025

  integrated pest management , and implementing biocontrol strategies that work with Koppert’s Heidi Doering. Heidi is our National Ornamental Crop Lead and Technical [...] discuss her role as a “greenhouse CSI” when walking into a facility and meeting with owners and growers. They touch on common spring pests and potential prev [...] worth a listen. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  sustainable agriculture. With decades of expertise and a deep commitment to innovation, we effectively integrate the latest technology with our natural products [...] Natutec: empowering nature with technology! The Natutec product portfolio offers a broad range of application devices for the dispersal of beneficial organisms [...] uniform distribution. Increase efficiency and save up to 80% in labour costs with streamlined application methods. The right system for you Choosing the right

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  With production centers in San Quintín and Vizcaíno, Baja California, Rancho Los Pinos sets the standard for vegetable production, packing, and marketing [...] farmland, the ranch produces various tomato and cucumber varieties, along with 55 hectares of open-field Brussels sprouts annually. These crops are distributed [...] partnership between Koppert and Rancho Los Pinos spans over 20 years, beginning with natural pollination programs and evolving to include biological control for

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  many Phytoseiulus eggs.’ This corresponds with the explanation Sjaak received from consultant Ron Delissen and with what Koppert promised in the leaflet, he [...] been a reliable beneficial. ‘I use it to combat spider mite in combination with Cucumeris, Feltiella, and Swirskii. Together, they create an effective mix [...] robust system Based on his initial experiences, Sjaak van Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory mite that immediately

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  positively perceived, vegetables protected with IPM solutions are welcomed by customers,’ Zoboli explains. Growing with respect for nature Since the establishment [...] our tomato crops. The problem got worse with the ban on several chemical products, while the demand for produce with low or no residue grew steadily,’ Zoboli [...] inside them,’ Zoboli continues. ‘After this result, we have kept spraying with nematodes every time there was a new wave of small larvae and the problem

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  tenuis in France; especially this year when the pressure is really high, with Nesidiocoris showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early [...] of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to tackle Nesidiocoris . Tests were run by Koppert Spain in breeding [...] but also, more recently in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse with this bug, especially in the “zero residue” programs. Capsanem is a powerful