• Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

  September 10, 2020

  list of hydroponic vegetable customers. Stepping into Ferdi Van Elswijk’s vacated role as Crop Team Manager, Jeremy brings with him over a decade of greenhouse [...] perfectly positioned to effectively respond to the demands of today and of the future. Koppert’s ability to work closely with growers gives the grower access [...] Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Crop Team Manager, Servicing U.S. Hydroponic Vegetable Clients! Howell, MI, September 9, 2020 – With the recent promotion of Jeremy

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  One of the effects of NatuGro is increased absorption of nutrients, including nitrogen. However, plants can also absorb too much of this element and become [...] years in a row. And not just by a small amount, but spectacularly so: by 10% to 15% every year. The main reason for this is a higher rate of flower development [...] created at the start of May. Consultant Eric Hegger is overseeing the study on behalf of NovaCropControl: ‘Can we prove that use of NatuGro does indeed

• Koppert Involved in New Project Aiming for Sustainable Control of Poultry Red Mite

  June 4, 2019

  raising awareness of farmers and implementing innovative and environmental friendly IPM approaches on farms. This includes the development of a communication [...] long-lasting effects. This should result in the majority of poultry farmers being aware of IPM strategies 10 years after the project ends. As of now, this [...] expertise in this project. The poultry red mite is a huge problem for the egg sector as an infestation rate of 90% on poultry farms causes approximately 231 million

• International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions

  May 12, 2023

  International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions On the 12th of May, the world celebrates International Day of Plant Health [...] proud to be part of a global movement that recognizes the vital role that plants play in our lives. Plants are the foundation of life on Earth. They provide [...] approach is based on the principles of natural balance and working with nature, rather than against it. One of our core solutions is the use of beneficial insects

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  May 30, 2022

  critical period in the growth cycle of a blueberry plant is fruit maturation, and the growth of new shoots. Focus on flowering and pollination Concerns [...] to the plant. These applications will have a very positive impact on plant performance. Once the number of generative buds has been optimised in the autumn [...] place: the right bio-stimulant at the right growth stage can have a major impact on blueberry production and quality. Spring has arrived in the northern

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  mites , Koppert has gone on to explore and develop a range of predatory mites that can now be successfully applied to a wide range of crops, including vegetables [...] Koppert to grow and make biological control a mainstream method in a growing number of crops. There is a world to win out there, and we are confident that our [...] introduction of the first predatory mite for biological control’, says Koppert CEO René Koppert. ‘Our growing range of predatory mite products has set a standard

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  increased efficacy and prolonged effectiveness of Spidex Vital Plus provides you with more time to focus on other areas of work. The sachet application is [...] by the sachets of Spidex Vital Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks, [...] control spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory mites giving spider mites no chance to break

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  out the effects of high temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact of temperatures on the pollination activity of our [...] pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both [...] complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions on plant behaviour, and the combination of plant-pollinator interactions,’ says Remco

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 5, 2025

  interview can be heard on either of two locations: Tech On Demand on Spotify Tech On Demand on Apple Podcasts Connect with us to schedule a visit [...] Phil Gerry is the featured guest on the Tech On Demand Podcast episode: A Biological Approach to Fall IPM . Phil is a Technical Sales Consultant for the [...] He was a lead grower for large nurseries and greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  and thus gain better control of pests, with a better return on investment. With Chrysopa-E, you have a very large army of biological control agents ready [...] types of aphids, mealybugs and Echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops [...] phase of lacewing - the natural enemy of aphids, mealybugs and Echinothrips – growers can now tackle hotspots of these harmful pests more effectively and