• Next generation to lead family business Koppert

  November 18, 2021

  Koppert will become Chief Business Officer (CBO) for agriculture, René Ruiter will be in the same role of CBO for horticulture, and Peter Maes will become Chief [...] to us since their creation.’ The global need for more sustainable food production is increasing; it calls for more biological and natural growing conditions [...] Koppert Biological Systems will be welcoming the next generation of leaders for the first time in over twenty years. CEOs Paul Koppert and Henri Oosthoek

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  start for fighting hotspots. Spidex Vital includes several phases of mite development including eggs, juveniles, growing nymphs, and adults, for prolonged [...] biocontrol. The advanced Spidex Vital biological solution for spider mites takes it to the next level for professional growers worldwide. [...] its top selling Spidex biological solution making it even more effective for growers worldwide. Predatory mites in more different stages of development

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  Saskia explains. “The 10 eggs per female norm for a healthy mite was set by the International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC) of which Koppert [...] products and this is why they opt for Spidex ," says Product Manager, Tim Bossinga, who has been involved with this product for 6 years: “The above average [...] results and the high egg-laying performance of our Spidex mites. Reason enough for it to be a prime product to keep improving and controlling relentlessly."

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

  February 1, 2023

  right product for the right situation. This means Swirski-Mite in bottles when fast action is needed or predatory mites in breeding bags for prevention and [...] same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to two days. Use the swirskii predatory mites at the right [...] your company. Don'ts Keeping the product in bright sunlight is disastrous for predatory mites . You also shouldn't store the mites at too low temperatures

• Koppert Collaborates to Launch Free Biocontrol Tool

  February 14, 2020

  becomes a global go-to resource for information on biocontrol and biopesticide products. *CABI is an international not-for-profit organization that provides [...] online resource to raise awareness of biological crop protection options for growers – has been launched in Kenya. Koppert Biological Systems is one of [...] economic development. The BioProtection Portal will be particularly beneficial for growers looking to replace chemical pesticides with biological products in

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  under difficult conditions, be challenging and is crucial for releasing the numbers required for real impact. Spical Ulti-Mite offers a patented system which [...] Spical Ulti-Mite Greater certainty for the biological control of spider mite – that is what you will achieve with Spical Ulti-Mite . This 100% industrial [...] Three Times as Many Predatory Mites The sachet provides a better environment for the rearing system of predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus . It can therefore

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 1, 2022

  sachets in the crop. For a number of weeks, the mites from the sachet enter the crop. So when the spider mites turn up, they’re ready for action. The mites [...] californicus in Spical is one of the old hands at Koppert, having been used for 35 years to control spider mite. And the battle’s being won: the predatory

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  August 18, 2021

  nematodes is safe for the user and fast and effective, when applied in the right manner. After application, the parasitic nematodes actively hunt for the larvae [...] larvae and pupae • Directions for use Entonem • Minimum soil temperature 8°C • Effective in combating larvae • Directions for use [...] temperate and sub-tropical regions. Of course, there are chemical products for use against adult vine weevils, but without getting rid of the larvae, growers

• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  is more important than ever for your bumblebees to be able to function optimally and give the best pollination results for your crop.’ says Koppert’s [...] to 59°F. See for the best practice advice this short Koppert video clip . ‘A stable hive temperature ensures that bumblebees are out for the maximum number [...] temperatures can easily reach 100°F and maintain that temperature for hours. Unfortunately, for the bumblebees this can mean death from the heat. Therefore,

• Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018

  May 15, 2018

  Register here for your free visit GreenTech will be held on 12-14 June 2018 at the RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands. You can Register here for your free visit [...] meeting place for organic and conventional growers. Knowledge and innovation in the field of organic agriculture will be in the spotlight for three days. [...] offers innovative tools and solutions as well as inspiration for new crops and a must-stop for every grower. Several presentations on how to optimize sustainable