• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 8, 2018

  celebrated with various activities over the year. For instance, the family company is organising an open day at its headquarters and will be hosting a symposium [...] allowing growers to drastically reduce their use of artificial fertilizer. This is an important factor in tomorrow's agriculture and horticulture.’ The company [...] crop protection can be reduced considerably in outdoor cultivation. ‘There is an increasing demand for quality and safe food worldwide,’ says Executive

• PhylloKare™ - SDS

  available SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 10.1 Reactivity: The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. 10.2 Chemical [...] SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 12.1. Toxicity: Ecology: The product is not considered harmful to aquatic organisms or to cause long-term adverse

• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  relevant 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 [...] common goal that will benefit us all,’ Peter explains. ‘Our aim for the event is to inform and influence all these diverse sectors and create the necessary [...] development.’ More info available soon ‘Organizing this international event is an ambitious project for Koppert, and we will need everyone’s input when it

• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  extracting sap from plants. The sap contains a variety of sugars; the excess is secreted as honeydew. In many cases, sooty mold will form on the honeydew [...] whitefly can transmit more than 25! ‘Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus’ (TYLCV) is one of the most serious. The larvae and mature insects can pick up the virus

• Bayer's New 7.5 Acre Corn Breeding Greenhouse

  March 9, 2020

  control strategies for hydroponic corn, Bayer’s new 7.5 acre Marana greenhouse is ready for operations. On March 4 th , 2020, Bayer hosted their official r [...] greenhouse in North America, if not the world. Koppert Biological Systems is proud to partner with the best in the business. We are also confident that

• Written in GrowerTalks: "BioSolutions for Propagators" by Jeremy Webber

  December 1, 2024

  curious about natural, sustainable pest control solutions for crops. Jeremy is currently the Ornamental Crop Team Manager for Koppert US. Prior to his work

• Frequently Asked Questions

  August 5, 2021

  Questions and Answers about the Quad Q: Why is there paper mesh tape covering the exit of the hive doors? A: By allowing the bees to chew through the mesh [...] Koppert recommends separating the two species by a minimum of 100 yards. It is preferred that they are placed on opposite ends of the crop. Q: How many bees [...] Q: When 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

• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  on Making More Biological Controls Available Know-How and Knowledge Sharing is Just One Pillar of Koppert's Mission for a Sustainable Future. Following the [...] thousands of farmers and their families. Under the new agreement, more training is also envisaged for Plantwise* ‘plant doctors’ who give advice on integrated

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 5, 2023

  possible, we have put endless efforts into research and development. The result is an innovative nematode spray solution, which acts as an effective alternative [...] rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for crop protection . That solution is also safe for growers and consumers alike. Nematodes do not leave any harmful [...] beneficial nematodes to support the transition to sustainable agriculture is enormous. And because of our dedication to research, the opportunities for

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  January 1, 2025

  their dollars spent. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts of the day regarding ornamental