• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  that biological solutions work required a shift from a curative mindset to a preventive approach — aiming at a natural balance in their crops and how to [...] up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions for his crops. He also devoted half of his land to creating a tiny forest [...] different crops. Our consultants have a long training period and their knowledge is continually updated.’ While Rianne is a specialist in our macro-organisms

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle began working with [...] that’s not how biological control works best. Now, we take a proactive approach, maintaining a strong population of predatory mites throughout the entire [...] more resilient plants and a more sustainable growing process. The road to chemical-free horticulture Looking ahead, Pieter sees a future where horticulture

• 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts

  November 14, 2019

  provide our biological solutions to more than 100 countries worldwide for a wide range of crops; including strawberries , cannabis , hops , protected [...] that have improved plant resilience to the point that diseases hardly stand a chance. This has strengthened Koppert’s commitment to microbiology. The id [...] diseases that are mainly transmitted through the root, form the basis for a range of Koppert’s seed, soil and plant enhancement products. Koppert is determined

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires [...] ies to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such [...] emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity

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

  March 7, 2025

  fills Bill in on what she’s seeing and hearing as spring production ramps up across North America. Bill and Heidi discuss her role as a “greenhouse CSI” [...] 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 the very end! Heidi [...] CSI” when walking into a facility and meeting with owners and growers. They touch on common spring pests and potential prevention/management strategies, as

• Unveiling the Buzz - Outdoor pollination products with a new look from Spring 2024

  January 11, 2024

  unveil a fresh perspective on outdoor pollination products; in line with our rebranding initiatives, the outdoor pollination portfolio with get a fresh [...] pollination in outdoor cultivation has come to the forefront. Koppert has been a pioneering force for more than three decades, providing innovative pollination [...] fresh look. A unified identity Alongside the innovative design, the reliable Tripol (EU) and Quad (NA) products will transform, emerging as Natupol Trio and

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  developed a new and more cost-effective way to produce and package a type of beetle, a natural enemy of armoured scales in citrus . The result is a product [...] e Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in [...] predatory mites A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine A life-long passion

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  mite: a true all-rounder Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Ten facts about spider mites Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell A spider [...] itself off the moisture by sweating, which is easier in a dry and warm climate. In other words, a combination of cold and moisture inhibits both development [...] the infestation develops more slowly than in a crop like cucumber. The presence of natural enemies also has a good inhibiting effect on population development

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly What is Biological Control? A pest like whitefly has a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not [...] certainly want to avoid that! A healthy plant is a basis for good growth and production, so it should be no surprise that an attack by a pest like whitefly will [...] whitefly having a notably bad reputation. The transmission of viruses is a major concern, considering that plants cannot fight back. Once a crop has to contend

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly Help, whitefly! Now what? What is Biological Control? Everything Still Begins with Swirski Increase in [...] action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract