• Trade Show Dates for Koppert's Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team

  December 18, 2024

  Team at the Koppert booth for the industry trade shows listed below. We’ve assembled a list of dates for the major shows they are attending in 2025. Each

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  April 9, 2019

  predatory mites of the species Amblyseius swirskii . These mites are no larger than a pinhead. They are mixed in with the carrier material, bran. This bran protects [...] the infestation builds up more slowly, slow-release sachets are a more obvious choice. These are available in three versions: Swirski-Mite Plus , Swirski-Mite [...] numbers on pollen. This is extremely useful as it means you can ensure there are enough predatory mites in the crop to tackle a pest as soon as it appears

• Koppert strengthens leadership team and is ready for future growth

  October 21, 2024

  is responsible for the region of South Europe and Middle East Africa, while Jurjen Boeringa is responsible for North Europe. Ready for the future With [...] responsible for driving growth, optimising processes and improving customer focus in different regions worldwide. The members of this team are: · Director [...] and farmers, Koppert continues to strive for innovation and leading solutions that have a global impact. 'We are delighted to present an experienced and

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

  June 5, 2024

  actively seeking alternative solutions for pests and diseases. At the same time, supermarkets imposed higher requirements for stricter control of chemical residues [...] Koppert generation is running the company, they are more committed to finding innovative biological solutions for growers than ever!’ I’m proud of the total [...] cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father was a cucumber grower battling

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  the Mediterranean regions such as Spain and Morocco are already being applied in the Middle East for many years. We will support Armela Farms with all the [...] facility will be officially opened during the first quarter of 2021. Demand for high quality produce "This is an important region when it comes to producing [...] the solutions and expertise to fulfil the ever-growing demand for high quality produce in the Gulf region." The CEO and founder of Armela Farms, Avir Shah

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  pathogens (e.g., bacteria or fungi). Biological control agents are a proven strategy for managing target species, decreasing reliance on pesticides, and [...] In the quest for effective pest and disease management, biological crop protection has emerged as an effective economically advantageous strategy. This

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  plant health.’ Calling for papers The call for papers is now officially open and Koppert invites you to submit a paper either for oral presentation or as [...] when it comes to plant health as this forms the basis for sustainable food production systems for the future,’ says Koppert’s Corporate Marketing Director [...] us all. Our aim for the conference is to inform and influence all these diverse sectors and create the necessary public awareness for the importance of

• Koppert Involved in New Project Aiming for Sustainable Control of Poultry Red Mite

  June 4, 2019

  significant problem for animal health and welfare. The problem of poultry red mite is very complex as early stage infestations are difficult to discover [...] discover and very few products are available on the market. Therefore, there is a clear need for an IPM approach as found in horticulture. The aim of this project [...] enemies and expertise in this project. The poultry red mite is a huge problem for the egg sector as an infestation rate of 90% on poultry farms causes approximately

• Bedding plants

  coloured flowers in spring and summer. They are easily divided in four different categories: Hardy annual plants which are planted directly into the soil already [...] rhizomes, bulbs and tubers . These are planted every year and removed after the plant has died down. During winter they are either stocked away or disposed [...] About Bedding plants are usually annual, biennial or tender perennial plants used in gardens and parks. There is a wide range of plants especially produced

• Thrips

  hairs along both edges of the thin wings. There are more than 6,000 known species. Most are harmless, some are predators, and fewer than 20 species can cause [...] Thrips are tiny, slender insects that are typically less than 2 mm in length. They have a distinctive elongated shape, with long, narrow wings that are fringed [...] can be seriously damaged, while leaves are often damaged and become misshapen. Thrips are also responsible for the transmission of viruses, the best known