• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  crops in the Netherlands increased considerably. There was heavy infestation in the key crops of onions (the second most important vegetable crop in the [...] situation in the Netherlands as an example, where for many years it was assumed that only the Western flower thrips – Frankliniella occidentalis – was present [...] worryingly, the number of species of thrips around the globe is on the increase, and they are spreading more easily. More worryingly though is the fact that

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  coverage was essential. With the Airobreez, we’ve accomplished that and more." Located in the Netherlands' Westland region, Labeau specializes in breeding [...] “The Airobreez has transformed our approach to biological crop protection ," says Tim from Labeau in the Netherlands. "Our greenhouse layout and equipment [...] Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company has benefited from this advanced application device

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear [...] several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is used [...] avoided, which is the objective of many companies.’ The nematode protection method for Nesidiocoris was eagerly awaited by producers in the South of France

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  biological control in Spain. The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the introduction [...] marketed as Spical — marking a milestone in expanding biocontrol beyond the greenhouse. In recent years, the team has introduced two more powerful allies: [...] mites now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  and changes in the sector, such as rising protectionism, the potential impact of Brexit, and the consolidation of breeding companies. New iQ innovation [...] Trade Fair at Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands, from November 7-9. Visitors from all over the world come to the fair to see the latest developments and to [...] Changes in the field of international trade and product innovation will be the focus for Koppert Biological Systems at this year's International Floriculture

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  and as the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites [...] damage to the host plant by feeding on plant tissue and plant sap, primarily on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents [...] become completely covered with webs. The webbing affects the leaves appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural enemies for

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future [...] of the predatory mite, my father began to show some success. Jan Koppert led the way ‘The company was set up by my father and my brother Peter in 1967 [...] location to start Operating from the largest vegetable and flower cultivation area in the Netherlands, the Westland offered the company a ready market – almost

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  Application at Koppert ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling [...] currently in the pre-introduction phase: we are shifting the focus towards other crops and further increasing the number of clients who are testing the app. [...] possible to manually enter sticky trap and crop data in the app. The generated data will then be displayed in an online dashboard. This dashboard is based on

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  cultivation in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties [...] Growing up in the fields of San Quintín, Baja California, Fernando Rodríguez Borrego was immersed in the world of agriculture. His family, pioneers in strawberry [...] farmers in the region. "Many colleagues began noticing the system's effectiveness and wanted to try it in their crops. Some successfully made the transition

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  biological control was only for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that t [...] Back in the late 1990s, the idea of growing vegetables without chemicals in southern Spain seemed almost impossible. “ At that time, there was only one [...] ahead of the game ’. The crisis that changed everything The turning point came during the 2006-2007 season. Supermarkets across Europe, especially in Germany