• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  January 16, 2025

  causes shotgun-style hole damage in perennial and shrub foliage that ruins the retail value of high end crops. Beetles come in waves so as soon as just a few [...] nursery growers to stay ahead of the game. Even though most applications happen in May or June, February is the right time to start planning to ward off redheaded [...] beetles at the vulnerable larval phase, when there are high numbers of them down in the potting mixture. Capsanem and Isarid ™ from Koppert are proven to be an

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

  September 28, 2023

  pivotal role in promoting sustainable cultivation practices, reducing harmful substances entering agro-ecosystems, and supporting farmers in increasing the [...] n. Shockingly, between 691 and 783 million individuals experienced hunger in 2022 (FAO, 2023). While food is lost or wasted within every part of the chain [...] conditions and soil-borne pathogens. Addressing food loss and waste is pivotal in transforming agrifood systems by enhancing food availability, bolstering food

• Koppert Partners with Canadian Ecoation

  June 17, 2019

  was signed at the GreenTech fair in Amsterdam. The objective is to use each other’s knowledge for better data collection in the monitoring process of crop [...] behalf of Ecoation. Koppert is engaged in the business of biological crop protection and for this reason involved in the selection and development of effective [...] monitor and analyse pests and diseases in various crops. The biological solution company is launching Natutec Scout in September. This smart mobile application

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  150,000 species worldwide. The group is very uniform in appearance and behavior, but they vary in size. The smallest moth has a wingspan of only one and [...] have many hairs, and they pupate in the ground. Caterpillars from the Tortricidae family (leaf rollers) like to hide in curled-up leaves. If you touch them [...] beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Caterpillars come in all types of species and sizes. Some stand out from the foliage, but most

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  are causing problems worldwide. In protected and open-field crops, caterpillars of the following butterflies and moths in particular drive growers to despair: [...] butterfly family. Most moths in this family are active at night. The caterpillars don’t usually have a lot of hair, and they pupate in the ground. Another big [...] ground along a silk thread. Caterpillars grow about ten to twenty times in length in their short lives. Their weight increases two to three thousand times

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  knowledge about this in the organic farming sector. Planting flower strips or bushes can help attract certain natural enemies. Get in touch with our experts [...] key to sustainable business operations Koppert has been offering solutions in the field of integrated pest management for over 55 years, mainly for protected [...] to combat pests and mites. Chemical plant protection products are used only in emergencies and are always selective. That means they won't harm natural enemies

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  destinations in good health, ready to carry out their valuable work in so many crops, grown indoor or outdoor. High-tech production It all starts in the microbiology [...] species has its own specific medium in which it develops best. A solution of the medium is made in a flask and sterilized in an autoclave to avoid any risk [...] nematodes are grown in liquid media to give the most consistent quality. The process runs through three phases: first the nematodes are grown in a laboratory

• Big impact starts small

  May 1, 2023

  Trianum have been indispensable in numerous horticulture crops for many years. Benefits for growers Using microorganisms in crop protection can offer many [...] develop new micro products that help solve problems growers face in an expanding range of crops. In addition, we also explore new markets and crops with our existing [...] biological crop protection Premium quality around the world Designed with growers in mind Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality Our micro products

• Reducing plastic pollution: We celebrate World Environment Day

  June 5, 2023

  Return Programme in the Netherlands Recycling of Montdo-Mite packaging in the Netherlands Collection of hives from growers to produce energy in France At Koppert [...] and highlight our continuous efforts in reduction of our waste, plastic use and fostering sustainable practices in our operations. Plastic pollution poses [...] ecosystems. Plastic pollution in agriculture is a pressing environmental issue that arises from the excessive use of plastic materials in farming practices. Recognizing

• The advantages of Trianum

  December 17, 2021

  growth, and results in a stronger and more resilient crop. And which grower wouldn't want that? The most significant advantages of Trianum in a nutshell: The [...] The Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungus in Trianum has many positive characteristics that are beneficial for growers, as it reduces the levels of disease [...] drought. It is therefore also possible to use this product preventatively. Get in touch with one of our experts