• Almond

  About The almond ( Prunus dulcis, syn. Prunus amygdalus ) is a tree species originating in the Middle East as well as in North Africa and the Indian s [...] subcontinent. The name also refers to the tree’s edible seed that is nowadays extensively produced around the world. The almond belongs to the genus Prunus

• Tropicals

  tropical climate. Tropical plant is a typical north American term, whereas in other countries this group of plants is often referred to as ‘Green Potted [...] agriculture. For this reason most commercial produced tropical plants are grown is southern states. Tropical plants require consistently warmer temperatures

• Hop

  About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are [...] in making beer. Although frequently referred to as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid them in [...] one season. They are typically trained on strings up to 25 ft tall. The hop is native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere where currently the most acreage

• Cabbage

  various cultivars of Brassica oleracea ) is a biennial plant with green, white or purple leaves. This plant is usually grown as an annual vegetable crop

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  s eremicus Encarsia formosa is particularly effective at combating the greenhouse whitefly , while Eretmocerus eremicus is primarily used against tobacco [...] ladybird survives entirely by consuming whitefly in each of its stages. The predatory beetle is used primarily in horticulture, particularly on gerbera and [...] Whitefly in your crop? You don’t have to go into battle alone! Biological control is to the rescue. Predatory mites and parasitic wasps are just two examples of

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

  March 7, 2025

  implementing biocontrol strategies that work with Koppert’s Heidi Doering. Heidi is our National Ornamental Crop Lead and Technical IPM Consultant for the Midwest [...] parvispinus—the pepper thrips hitchhiking their way North on tropical plants. It’s a riveting discussion that’s well worth a listen. Be sure to stay tuned until [...] until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts regarding ornamental IPM. Her

• Clover

  leguminous pea family of Fabaceae . The plant is found in many places. The greatest variety of species is found in temperate climates in the Northern Hemisphere

• In Memoriam Peter Koppert

  June 21, 2023

  their leadership, our company grew into the pioneering global market leader it is today. With his determination, his vision, and his unwavering passion, Peter [...] remember Peter as a visionary and a warm personality. Peter showed that a company is also about interpersonal connections and about making a positive impact on

• Sustainability Goes Further Than Biocontrol

  May 16, 2018

  The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes, Koppert's director of Corporate Marketing [...] ‘If we can get to know and understand the plant better, we can also help it better.’ To read further of what the future holds for sustainable agriculture

• Faba bean

  species belonging to the vetch and pea family Fabaceae . The name ‘broad bean’ is commonly used in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia and usually [...] are cultivated for consumption. The Vicia faba grows some 0.5–1.8 m tall and is a firm plant with sturdy stems of a square cross-section. The broad beans