• Koppert appoints Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer

  April 28, 2026

  leadership experience, with a strong track record in commercial strategy, organizational transformation, and building strong leadership teams. Hans held senior [...] senior leadership roles at Unilever, NS and Eneco, and most recently served as CEO of Priva. Hans has developed a genuine passion for the agriculture sector [...] Koppert. He brings valuable experience and a fresh perspective, while also understanding the importance of our heritage and long-term vision. As we move into

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 18, 2022

  greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can survive in various locations and have a wide range of host plants: the insect targets vegetable and ornamental crops [...] Preferences Although whiteflies are comfortable in various locations, development is faster in some crops than in others. Whiteflies multiply much faster on [...] crops under glass in particular. The greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can thrive on a wide range of different host plants from all manner of families

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  August 18, 2021

  a pest in many ornamental crops (e.g. rhododendron, cyclamen and azalea), as well as in strawberries and other fruit crops in both temperate and sub-tropical [...] the user and fast and effective, when applied in the right manner. After application, the parasitic nematodes actively hunt for the larvae and penetrate [...] dependent on the number (dosage) applied and the size of the host population. In this regard, it is important that Larvanem and Entonem be applied on uncovered

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  Predatory mites in more different stages of development prolong and dramatically increase their effect on spider mite infestations. For growers in the USA, the [...] development including eggs, juveniles, growing nymphs, and adults, for prolonged and continuous activity in the crop. Trials showed a greater cumulative presence [...] leaves and proof of predation by Spidex Vital mites. Thanks to Koppert’s continuous R&D drive and upgraded production process, both quality and supply

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 5, 2025

  recyclability, reducing the number of materials in our products and testing other formats like 100ml bottles and buckets, which will follow the successful 1L [...] still delivering the same quality and durability our customers are accustomed to. The new bottles are fully recyclable and support our sustainability targets [...] the environmental goals and the practical needs of growers. The new bottles are made from 50% post-consumer recycled plastic and 50% post-industrial recycled

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  August 18, 2021

  elsewhere in the crop. The combination of all these characteristics means that the mite truly thrives in greenhouse crops. However, in warmer regions and during [...] distinction between beneficial and harmful insects. Swirskii and most other mites, both useful and harmful, get stuck in them. The crop's glandular hairs [...] anything and quickly feel at home in a crop. This is why this predatory mite is perfect for use with most fruiting vegetables, strawberries and other soft

• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  damage. This can include irregular ripening in tomatoes and peppers, yellowing of flower stems in gerbera, and severe yellowing of the leaves of green beans [...] Greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can inflict severe damage in vegetable, fruit, and ornamental crops. To minimize the impact, it’s important to [...] problem in several world regions. Worse still, you only need a few whiteflies to cause damage to your vegetable, fruit, and ornamental crops. Get in touch

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  August 18, 2021

  bumblebee colonies enclosed in a weather-resistant outer unit. Quad units are designed with the appropriate ventilation and insulation required to allow [...] Department of Agriculture to be disease- and pest-free. Koppert QUAD pollination units are light weight, easy to handle, and can be moved between crops to maximize [...] equipped with “bee-home” doors which allows growers to collect the workers in the unit and safely remove the bees from the field when chemical applications are

• Bayer's New 7.5 Acre Corn Breeding Greenhouse

  March 9, 2020

  official ribbon-cutting ceremony and Koppert was invited to participate. Our Technical Sales Representatives, Pete Miller and Jordan Marcellus, members of [...] corn breeding greenhouse in North America, if not the world. Koppert Biological Systems is proud to partner with the best in the business. We are also [...] global leaders in their respective industries will continue to grow, as the Bayer organization raises the bar on greenhouse technology and production.

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  August 10, 2021

  experience in the field and valuable growers’ feedback. The eight-page manual on 'Pollination and Growing Lights' gives advice on when to open and close hives [...] continuous development and feature the latest innovations for optimal pollination of greenhouse fruit and vegetables. The best practices and advice it now shares [...] the benefits of its ‘Bee vision’ innovation, and influencing factors such as coatings, screens and filters in greenhouses that may inadvertently restrict