• Koppert appoints Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer

  April 28, 2026

  most recently served as CEO of Priva. Hans has developed a genuine passion for the agriculture sector, driven by the unique mix of innovation, entrepreneurship [...] perspective, while also understanding the importance of our heritage and long-term vision. As we move into the next phase of our development, with a stronger [...] to our mission of making agriculture pesticide-free. The transition to biological crop protection is accelerating globally, and Koppert is uniquely positioned

• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  nal event under the banner of ‘Plant Health, Agriculture & Bioscience’ at the World Forum in The Hague, from 9-11 September 2020. The three-day event will [...] NGOs and a variety of motivators from around the world. The event is expected to draw between 800 and 900 international participants to the World Forum. C [...] undertaken to organize the event when Koppert came into the picture. As the biggest NGO on plant health, CABI represents much of the developing world as well

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  hunger in 2022 (FAO, 2023). While food is lost or wasted within every part of the chain, the harm inflicted by pests and diseases upon crops is a significant [...] this crisis. The FAO estimates that up to 40 percent of global crop production is annually lost to pests, with plant diseases costing the global economy [...] mitigating the risk of losses due to inadequate pollination. Strengthening crop health: Our plant health products fortify the natural defenses of crops, rendering

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 21, 2022

  More information The nematodes are doing their job IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach Beneficial nematodes [...] controlling pests in their crops. In response to the growing demand, Koppert has researched the application of beneficial nematodes in agriculture with [...] range of pests in top fruit, stone fruit, soft fruit, potatoes and several outdoor vegetables . The increasing limitation in availability and the growing

• Fall Potting Recommendations

  August 15, 2025

  SA is applied weekly for enhanced nutrient availability and fast moving results. It is formulated to enhance the natural microbial community in the rhizosphere [...] Koppert brings a weath of plant health research to the industry of the past six years through their world-leading R&D labs and a network of 35+ field consultants [...] it’s in the soil early, as a cutting or transplant produces new roots. It colonizes the roots as they grow, protecting them from a wide range of soil-borne

• Citripar: user – friendly application and sustainable packaging

  March 31, 2025

  simplifies the application process. The hanging mechanism remains unchanged, enabling easy placement of the product in the crop canopy. The new Citripar [...] use. While this is a step forward, we continue working toward our goal of developing fully sustainable packaging in the future. Citripar is registered for [...] features a new packaging designed with the environment and ease of application in mind. The redesigned packaging includes a practical feature: a perforated

• Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert

  May 18, 2026

  online site. The article appears in the May 4th, 2026 issue of the platform’s daily newsletter. Quoted extensively in the article, Heidi explains the recent [...] biological inputs being a critical factor in the shift. Heidi explores the nature of the adoption curve—the rate at which biological or hybrid systems [...] resistance in garden mums. One of the most well-informed plant experts of the day regarding ornamental IPM, Heidi has worked for Koppert for the past decade

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  you spot the first whitefly, quickly assess the extent of the spread. Are they present on one plant in a corner, or have they spread throughout the crop? [...] always seek the second opinion of a consultant. Don’t try to reinvent the wheel; plenty of knowledge and expertise exists already! Get in touch with our [...] control Help, whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 6, 2025

  a more sustainable version of our 1L bottle that fits both the environmental goals and the practical needs of growers. The new bottles are made from 50% [...] plastic. The material is still ensuring durability and compatibility with our products. The LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) results are clear: the new recycled [...] portfolio. To ensure the continuous quality, safety and performance of our beneficial insects the new packaging had to be thoroughly tested. The results we received

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 3, 2022

  You can hang the slow-release 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 [...] 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 [...] head start. The Spical predatory mite is more resistant to hot, dry conditions than the predatory mite in Spidex . Spical is available in different versions: