• Premium quality around the world

  March 17, 2023

  where in the world the products are headed, they need to arrive on time and with their quality perfectly preserved. Koppert pulls out all the stops to achieve [...] quality and leave nothing to chance. Our commitment to our customers is embodied in the peace of mind we offer them, thanks to our premium quality products [...] – delivered to customers alive and kicking is not exactly the easiest task in the world. That task becomes even more complex if a product in the Netherlands

• Biological seed treatment

  which results in a lower exposure of growers to chemicals and lessens their impact on the environment. The potential exposure of the soil to agrochemicals [...] that can include microbes like fungi and bacteria, as well as plant extracts and algae extracts. Biological substances are applied to the seed in a powder [...] a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial ingredients are available to the seed when it requires them. What are the benefits

• Pests and Pals Webinar: Watch the Recording Now!

  March 19, 2025

  Natural Enemies / Koppert , shared their insights on how predatory insects and beneficial microbes can help growers strengthen their pest control strategies [...] discussed: How predatory insects can effectively target pests like aphids and thrips The role of beneficial microbes in protecting crops against pathogens [...] pathogens like Fusarium The benefits of proactive biocontrol strategies to reduce reliance on chemical sprays Practical tips for integrating biological solutions

• Long-tailed mealybug

  Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore [...] photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product [...] a warm, humid environment. Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting

• Free Webinar series; Implementing Plant Empowerment

  May 19, 2020

  Participants will learn how to implement the basic principles of Plant Empowerment. They also learn how to grow crops in a sustainable way by using the [...] seminars and workshops worldwide, where growers can learn how to implement this cultivation method to optimize their production. The workshops are well [...] events can take place. The partners highly value knowledge sharing and will continue this even in this period. That is why the partners have decided to offer

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  November 26, 2024

  Koppert we are on a mission to change the face of agriculture; to offer our biological solutions to growers as a sustainable and reliable alternative and [...] insects in the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert pests into food for the next generation of mites. They have an enormous impact in the crop [...] put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially

• 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 [...] celebrated on June 5th, serving as a global platform to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues and promote positive change. In the context [...] customers. It is a huge challenge, and we are on a journey championing eco-friendly solutions where we can in our packaging materials. Our sustainable packaging

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  which can adapt to almost any climate in the world offering high yields. ‘It is important to focus on sustainable and culturally adapted production in accordance [...] celebrated annually on 16 October to promote global awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and to highlight the need to ensure healthy diets [...] conflict in Ukraine and other parts of the world, accelerated climate change, and a rising cost of living. World Food Day is a day on which to think about

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 19, 2022

  comfortable in various locations, development is faster in some crops than in others. Whiteflies multiply much faster on cucumber plants than on tomato plants [...] whitefly and tobacco whitefly can thrive on a wide range of different host plants from all manner of families. Whitefly can appear on various vegetable crops [...] plants, for example, and can survive much better on gerbera than on roses. It certainly has its preferences. This is partly due to the fact that some plants

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  energy to develop their eggs and can immediately start laying their eggs on release. Formerly, they first needed to feed in the field in order to develop [...] For more info on Spidex Vital Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control A true pioneer in the biocontrol of spider mite, Koppert Biological [...] Predatory mites in more different stages of development prolong and dramatically increase their effect on spider mite infestations. For growers in the USA, the