• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  ecosystems as a basis for healthy crops. It is in this field that Koppert's expertise and strength lies. We are convinced that we can make a substantial [...] the coming years and will exceed the 9 billion mark by the year 2050. It is a great challenge to be able to provide all these people with healthy and safe [...] coming to an end. This is why we have to go back to the basic principles and exercise respect for the natural ecosystems. Koppert is continually looking for

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  combat the pests they target. Ambushing nematodes lie in a soil layer or a leaf and wait for a pest insect to pass by. When the prey passes by, the nematodes [...] lettuce. Click here for a full overview of the targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and [...] passing host. Easy to use Beneficial nematodes offer a broad-spectrum biocontrol solution. Casea is sprayed on crops using commonly used spraying or irrigation

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  the Natupol system. Assimilation lamps emit a lot of red light; a color that bumblebees cannot see. If there is little natural light, they are reliant on [...] hives are equipped with all kinds of innovations. Horticulture is changing, and the system is changing with it. Amongst other aspects, the increase in the [...] the grow lights in order to find their way around. That is not easy: finding the hive takes a lot of time and the bumblebees are almost literally in the

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  .. This is an aggressive soil-borne fungus that excels at breaking down a plant's defenses. Even if a crop manages to maintain its defenses, a Fusarium [...] and insufficient nutrition can cause a plant to become weak, but aggressive fungi such as Fusarium can also have a devastating impact on plant resilience [...] for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests, which is essential as there wouldn't be any plants otherwise

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  Following the success of a newly patented packaging concept by Koppert Biological Systems, Spical Ulti-Mite will soon be available in a high-tech foil sachet [...] available as of 7 November. Extensive research has resulted in a sachet that creates a better environment for the predatory mite to build up its population [...] the breeding system is better protected against environmental conditions that may affect the mites emerging from it. The sachet is narrower and slightly

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 19, 2022

  than on roses. It certainly has its preferences. This is partly due to the fact that some plants offer a better food supply for whitefly . In addition, some [...] greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can survive in various locations and have a wide range of host plants: the insect targets vegetable and ornamental crops [...] in particular. The greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can thrive on a wide range of different host plants from all manner of families. Whitefly can

• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  Biological Controls Available Know-How and Knowledge Sharing is Just One Pillar of Koppert's Mission for a Sustainable Future. Following the success of an earlier [...] where it was needed most. ‘CABI has a strong presence in Africa and Koppert Kenya and CABI are collaborating in a number of areas in East and West Africa [...] thousands of farmers and their families. Under the new agreement, more training is also envisaged for Plantwise* ‘plant doctors’ who give advice on integrated

• Frequently Asked Questions

  May 7, 2018

  honeybees? A: Bumblebees and honeybees can be used together. Koppert recommends separating the two species by a minimum of 100 yards. It is preferred that [...] crop. Q: How many bees are in a bumblebee hive? A: There are on average 250 bees in each hive. Q: How many hives do I need? A: If Koppert bumblebees are the [...] should hives be put in the crop? A: Place the hives when the crop is 5-10% bloom. Q: How long will the bumblebee hives last? A: The hives will last approximately

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 29, 2021

  growers, and on top of that, promote total plant health and a holistic approach. NatuGro is a perfect example of this. We also improve efficiency and help [...] Hunger and against Climate Change. Globally, more than 14% of food produced is lost between harvest and retail. Significant quantities are also wasted in [...] the consumption level. In the case of fruits and vegetables, more than 20% is lost. At Koppert, we are well aware of these losses and play an increasingly

• Koppert at IPPS Louisville

  October 1, 2025

  horticulture.” Among the tour destinations is the beautiful, exciting Churchill Downs. Conference sessions include a Day of Plants focusing on Great plants [...] at the IPPS Conference in Louisville. Chris has spent his career working in a variety of nursery crops. Collaborating with growers, he creates comprehensive