• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  efficacy: Subsequent generations of predatory mites continue to protect the crop for a longer period of time. Targeted application: Fewer predatory mites are lost [...] to the ground compared to loose material applications. Extended efficacy for long-term protection Spidex Vital Go offers peace of mind by maintaining a [...] sachets ensure predators are present over a 2-week period, making it difficult for spider mites to proliferate. Unlike bottled solutions, the sachets offer a

• Reducing plastic pollution: We celebrate World Environment Day

  June 5, 2023

  zero waste while using 100% eco-friendly materials for our products by 2030. This way we reduce waste for our customers. It is a huge challenge, and we are

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  Early biocontrol Biological control is a common practice in agriculture and, for centuries, it was the only way to control pests. Natural enemies were collected [...] d spider mite . Soon after, the parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa followed for the control of whitefly . Nowadays, a wide range of natural enemies is used [...] since many synthetic pesticides could no longer be used as they were harmful for bumblebees. Biological control of pests and diseases is not only applied in

• Accelerating Change in Food Production

  June 20, 2018

  last week Thursday to inspire collaboration and innovation in this sector for improved food production, nutrition and health. Hosted by Koppert, the conference [...] Agriculture, Martin Koppert, explained the company’s holistic biological approach for controlling pests and diseases in agriculture and said he encouraged the exchange [...] that a much greater degree of involvement by the medical world was needed for consumers to understand how food impacted on their health. Koppert’s Corporate

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  April 23, 2019

  The How and Why of IPM The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management A system for sustainable cultivation, in which you minimize use of chemicals; that is [...] our Integrated Pest Management page. It includes more than a hundred tips for preventing diseases and pests, strengthening and protecting your crop, using [...] objective. Do you want to grow entirely without chemicals? Are you looking for a solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the requirements

• Koppert Biological Systems Takes Over Horticoop’s Biological Crop Protection Activities

  October 2, 2018

  activities which included its crop protection services. Both parties then looked for a future-proof solution in which the interests of customers were central. [...] headquarters in Berkel en Rodenrijs as of 1 November. The transition period for this is already in an advanced stage and will scarcely be noticed by customers [...] latest developments,’ says Arne van Aalst. Koppert wishes to thank Horticoop for more than 40 years of cooperation. During these years, Horticoop played an

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  simply disappear. While this isn't such a problem for vegetable crops, it can lead to a loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the crop continues

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  te Plus is a trusted biological solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide. The

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  Solutions for these Pests Capsanem Steinernema carpocapsae Ervipar Aphidius ervi Aphilin Aphelinus abdominalis Aphipar Aphidius colemani Aphidend Aphidoletes [...] Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis Tomato plants are popular targets for a wide range of insects and mites. The pests that cause the biggest problems

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  October 4, 2018

  hives are under continuous development and feature the latest innovations for optimal pollination of greenhouse fruit and vegetables. The best practices [...] restrict light. It even informs you how to respond in the case of a snowfall, for example. Sharing knowledge As a growing knowledge company, sharing the latest [...] introduced into greenhouses in Europe towards the end of the last century for growth at night and prolonged production during the winter, researchers at