• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  and package a type of beetle, a natural enemy of armoured scales in citrus. The result is a product that is both affordable and easy to use," explains Jenette [...] development The testing and development of several other solutions is still ongoing. "We have developed a new and more cost-effective way to produce and [...] This includes a review of the grower's Integrated Pest Management system and the presence of chemical pesticides that may be harmful to natural enemies

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  behavior, but they vary in size. The smallest moth has a wingspan of only one and a half to two millimeters, while the largest butterfly can be as large [...] rollers) like to hide in curled-up leaves. If you touch them, they’ll start to squirm and quickly lower themselves down to the ground on a thread of their [...] have small hooks that the caterpillar uses to hold onto the plant. Not sure which caterpillar you found? Visit the website or a Koppert consultant. There

• Show Whitefly a Yellow Card

  August 10, 2021

  indication of the pests in their greenhouses and the opportunity to find the right biological solution in good time. Timely intervention can prevent the need for [...] up in the high 70s and high 90s in some places, pests like whitefly are thriving. That's why it's particularly important to show these pests a yellow [...] research has established that Horiver sticky traps come out top when compared to similar products. The traps retain their quality adhesive properties at high

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 6, 2025

  plants. It’s a riveting discussion that’s well worth a listen. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade [...] gives her a unique perspective. Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing technical topics in the horticultural [...] across North America. Bill and Heidi discuss her role as a “greenhouse CSI” when walking into a facility and meeting with owners and growers. They touch

• Unveiling the Buzz - Outdoor pollination products with a new look from Spring 2024

  January 10, 2024

  In the dynamic landscape of global agriculture, the critical role of efficient pollination in outdoor cultivation has come to the forefront. Koppert has [...] portfolio with get a fresh look. A unified identity Alongside the innovative design, the reliable Tripol (EU) and Quad (NA) products will transform, emerging [...] 2024, we are ready to unveil a fresh perspective on outdoor pollination products; in line with our rebranding initiatives, the outdoor pollination portfolio

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  unable to locate the females. Another technique is to use the pheromones to lure the butterflies and moths to a trap with a sticky surface or a pool of [...] allow them to consume large amounts of plant tissue. The most harmful caterpillars belong to the Noctuidae family (moths), which is also the largest butterfly [...] active at night. The caterpillars don’t usually have a lot of hair, and they pupate in the ground. Another big cause for concern is the Tortricidae family

• Acadian Plant Health™ and Koppert Join Forces to Expand Biostimulants Access Across the U.S.

  April 3, 2024

  company’s commitment to bring innovative solutions to the agricultural industry. “This partnership gives our U.S. customers access to Acadian products even [...] dedication to innovation align perfectly with our mission to deliver cutting-edge biological solutions, and we’re excited to work together for the benefit [...] Health ™ is a biostimulant company with a core focus on sustainable, science-based biological solutions for specialty and broad-acre crops. Acadian is committed

• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  prefers to reside inside the plant, the tobacco whitefly spreads out over the plant in its entirety. The females lay their eggs on the underside of the leaves [...] insect. The greenhouse whitefly tends to spread over the plant vertically, considering that the larvae can only move in the first stage. The adult insects [...] By contrast, the life of the greenhouse whitefly is relatively short in very high temperatures. Spread over the plant In contrast to the greenhouse whitefly

• 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 [...] 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 [...] Koppert's daily mission is to provide its customers with the best possible solutions. It's a commitment that goes beyond product quality. After all, no

• Koppert strengthens leadership team and is ready for future growth

  October 21, 2024

  leading role in the industry. A strong foundation for sustainable growth The new leadership structure enables Koppert to better adapt to regional needs [...] with a globally integrated approach, this structure brings customers even closer to the core of the organization. Through regionalization, Koppert is positioned [...] BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, The Netherlands — Koppert, world market leader in biological crop protection , is proud to announce the strengthening of its executive