• Embracing sustainability brings value

  July 17, 2024

  becoming a buzzword these days, and that’s not okay. Thinking long term and prioritizing the wellbeing of the planet and society when making decisions is [...] intricately woven into the fabric of daily work and operations. It adds value, bolsters our bottom line, and enhances long-term viability,’ asserts Maes. [...] optimization of production systems, and efficient supply chains. It's about striking a balance between mitigating harm and maximizing positive contributions

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  January 16, 2025

  beetle down the road. This pest causes shotgun-style hole damage in perennial and shrub foliage that ruins the retail value of high end crops. Beetles come [...] soon as just a few adults show up you know you’re going to get a lot more—and soon. Adult beetles have stronger resistance so letting them reach that stage [...] when there are high numbers of them down in the potting mixture. Capsanem and Isarid ™ from Koppert are proven to be an effective one-two punch to break

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 5, 2024

  peppers and a range of flowers. ‘We had a great location and hundreds of growers to serve on our doorstep. As our IPM programmes became more and more successful [...] Paul Koppert, former CEO and son of Jan Koppert recalls. ‘His journey of exploration took him to research stations in the UK and eventually Switzerland where [...] persistent when it came to the experiments in his cucumber crop and soon neighbour growers and others became curious about what he was doing in his greenhouse

• Designed with growers in mind

  February 22, 2023

  introducing our new product branding and packaging. Starting with our beneficial insects and predatory mites , and followed by additional product ranges [...] to work with nature and contribute to the health of people and the planet. The new branding was developed to reflect our mission and values. The Koppert' [...] protection above and underground. The natural shapes and colors express our connection with nature. Our new branding shows our dedication and commitment to

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  our IPM practices and products have on maintaining and enhancing biodiversity,’ Explains Eveline Stilma, an expert on biodiversity and organization. Eveline [...] within horti and agro-ecosystems. In agricultural systems, we work with nature and not against it by setting up natural, highly functional horti and agro-ecosystems [...] become healthier and resilient and plagues will be naturally controlled when our biological solutions are applied. Resilient horti and agro agro-ecosystems

• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  species, and improving access to agricultural and environmental scientific knowledge. Their 49 member countries guide and influence development and research [...] horticultural and agricultural themes on a global scale; including threats to plant health, plant health practices and innovations, and the future of food [...] with CABI ‘CABI and Koppert have been collaborating on many fronts for some time, and it makes perfect sense to combine our forces and common goals to

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  masters of hide-and-seek. To help you tackle them, we’ve made a helpful list for you. Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths, and there are as [...] Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Caterpillars come in all types of species and sizes. Some stand out from the foliage, [...] group is very uniform in appearance and behavior, but they vary in size. The smallest moth has a wingspan of only one and a half to two millimeters, while

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  organic matter and the cycling of both macro- and micro-nutrients back into forms that plants can use. Healthy soil means healthy food and, in the end, healthy [...] healthy animals and people. Two internationally renowned experts will dive into the world below our feet and share their knowledge and experience with [...] Clapperton is the Principal Scientist, founder and owner of Rhizoterra Inc . and a well-known international lecturer and advocate for practices that promote soil

• Free Webinar series; Implementing Plant Empowerment

  May 19, 2020

  disease control and natural & artificial lighting. We start on Wednesday, June 3 rd , 2020 at 9am and 3pm – Dutch time (Eastern Time Zone 3am and 9am. The following [...] the natural growing power and resilience of a plant. The first webinar will be held on Wednesday, June 3 rd , 2020 at 9am and 3pm (Netherlands Time). For [...] cultivation method that leads to more yield and better quality. At the same time, resources such as water, energy and nutrients are used more efficiently. This

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  biological control to use and when. In addition to damage by feeding on crops, whitefly can contaminate the leaves and fruits and transmit viruses. The tobacco [...] whitefly: greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly . Although they’re alike, their optimal development temperatures, lifespans, and distribution throughout the [...] great advantages! Having whitefly in your crop is rightly a major concern, and it’s important to combat this pest as quickly as possible. However, effective