• Earth Day 2022: Koppert’s ongoing investment in the planet

  April 21, 2022

  globally in the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s Sustainable Fuel Program, resulting in a reduction of our CO2 footprint by 250 tonnes of CO2-eq in 2021 8500 [...] recycled plastic. Aiming for 200.000 kg in 2022 Over 30.000 eco-friendly cooler boxes supplied in 2021 resulted in the reduction of over 1500 m3 of EPS boxes [...] countries will join demonstrations, projects and initiatives in efforts to help the planet.‘Invest in your planet’, is this year’s international Earth Day theme

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  ) that causes most damage in both greenhouse crops and outdoor crops. Fortunately, two-spotted spider mite has several natural enemies: predatory mites [...] predatory beetles are natural enemies of whitefly, but parasitic fungi can also help tackle this pest. Rollertraps are also a useful tool in the battle against [...] they can help in the capture and removal of adult whitefly. Aphids and Mealy Bugs And then there are aphids ; these are a common problem in tomato crops

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 1, 2023

  still low. In principle, predatory mites work preventatively. Monitor the infestation level using sticky traps. Release new predatory mites in time to keep [...] the right situation. This means Swirski-Mite in bottles when fast action is needed or predatory mites in breeding bags for prevention and a long-term approach [...] of pests and their natural enemies. That way, you can create your own system that suits your company. Don'ts Keeping the product in bright sunlight is

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  act quickly—test, reproduce, and deliver a solution in time .” Staying ahead in a globalized world In today’s interconnected world, pests travel faster than [...] Back in the late 1990s, the idea of growing vegetables without chemicals in southern Spain seemed almost impossible. “ At that time, there was only one [...] meant smarter solutions, based on the solutions that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  combination of in-depth knowledge, technical breakthroughs, and strategic collaboration, Koppert has succeeded in making Limonica available in commercial volumes [...] Koppert apart is its deep-rooted expertise in the production of natural enemies, built up since its foundation in 1967. “Those years of experience form the [...] produce to robust upscaling The challenge was not only in the rearing itself, but especially in scaling up to commercial volumes during peak periods. "We

• Written in GrowerTalks: "BioSolutions for Propagators" by Jeremy Webber

  December 1, 2024

  BioSolutions for Propagators, a pest control article by Jeremy Webber, appears in the December 2024 issue of GrowerTalks magazine. He discusses the impact a [...] ic read for propagators and other industry professionals curious about natural, sustainable pest control solutions for crops. Jeremy is currently the

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  used in California is not easy to copy to other countries. In the Netherlands, for example, it has not been possible to achieve a similar increase in production [...] Together with NovaCropControl, Koppert is trying to find an optimum balance in strawberry crops: is it possible to achieve the same levels of production [...] use NatuGro have already seen their production levels increase three years in a row. And not just by a small amount, but spectacularly so: by 10% to 15%

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  is in optimal condition to protect their crops. Bertha's unique connection with predatory mites reinforces her conviction to ensure they arrive in perfect [...] perform their task: protecting the crops that provide us with food. Roots in nature Originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, Bertha showed a passion for biodiversity [...] critical factor that ensures the mites arrive in optimal conditions at their destination. Innovation in packaging also plays a crucial role: different

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

  December 19, 2019

  be interested in publishing it in the journal. Please share the announcement with plant health, agriculture and bioscience stakeholders in your networks [...] environment. The call for papers comes in the wake of a unique conference that will take place at the World Forum in The Hague from 9 – 11 September 2020 [...] future of food In line with our aim of bringing a diverse range of stakeholders together, we welcome submissions from both the natural and social sciences

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

  June 4, 2019

  (Belgium), RSK ADAS Ltd in Bristol (UK) and Koppert Biological Systems. Koppert Biological Systems will provide natural enemies and expertise in this project. The [...] Poultry Centre in Geel (Belgium), Belgbroed (Belgium) Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier (France), Institut Technique de l’Aviculture in Paris (France) [...] approximately 231 million euro damage in the European egg industry annually. This number is even more dramatic worldwide. In addition, it is a significant problem