• Koppert Biological Systems Takes Over Horticoop’s Biological Crop Protection Activities

  October 2, 2018

  develop new and existing markets.’ The shorter supply chain means the company will be even closer to the customer and his or her demands and challenges [...] next steps in making the production of fruit, vegetables, and ornamentals more sustainable and successful. The takeover does not mean Koppert will change [...] loyal working relationship with them over the years and rely on them to support our growers daily and keep up with the latest developments,’ says Arne van

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  system from a preventative and lightly curative approach is key for overall success during the cropping season. Introduction and establishment of its population [...] us . It can therefore build up its population in the sachet more rapidly and effectively. Compared to regular sachets, Spical Ulti-Mite performs up to [...] mite (including two-spotted spider mite , fruit spider mite, citrus red mite and date palm mite). In addition, the predatory mite also has positive results

• The Future of Koppert is Here

  April 19, 2018

  of operation. The original board that includes CEOs Paul Koppert and Henri Oosthoek, and CFO Robert Pathuis, has grown to include Peter Maes to be Director [...] Corporate Marketing, Martin Koppert Director Agri, and Joram Oosthoek Director Finance & Control. René Koppert and René Ruiter will take up the position of Director [...] Advisory Board. Ready for the future ‘Our rapid growth and the need for specific divisions like Horti, Agri and live stock, made us realize that it was time for

• Reasons to Scout with Koppert iPM

  August 18, 2021

  Koppert intelligent Pest Management (iPM) Maps and templates are customizable for any scouting technique and crop. Koppert iPM is an all-in-one tool designed [...] use by the customer. Raw data can be stored and manipulated for further analysis. Readily available analysis and data visualization. Save time on the scouting [...] quick pest and disease registration in user-friendly app. Reduced costs for persticides because of highly accurate insight in pesticide efficacy and greater

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  flowers and plants that they deliver. This shift inspired Dümmen Orange to set a brand-new course just a few years ago. Modernizing cultivation and markets [...] as a result, and the grower can immediately release the beneficials after receiving his GreenGuard cuttings.’ This improves crop security and significantly [...] swirskii ( Swirski-Mite ) and Neoseiulus californicus ( Spical ), of the insect-parasitizing nematode Steinernema feltiae ( Entonem ), and of Horiver sticky traps

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  great results and the high egg-laying performance of our Spidex mites. Reason enough for it to be a prime product to keep improving and controlling re [...] than the norm. These mites are very vulnerable and require special care to ensure that they are healthy and comfortable enough to reproduce. We are continuously [...] have become increasingly knowledgeable and discerning when selecting the best biological pest control products and this is why they opt for Spidex ," says

• Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection

  August 18, 2021

  Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving [...] illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised [...] edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. Read more

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  easy and pleasant. We do this by means of the Natupol system : these hives are equipped with all kinds of innovations. Horticulture is changing, and the [...] difference between this and the 'standard' Natupol system is that there are more bumblebees in the hive, they are given more sugar water, and the ventilation openings [...] Bumblebees are indispensable and highly-valued 'colleagues'. They have been used as pollinators in tomato crops for many years. To ensure that the bumblebees

• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  at the farms Green 05 and Stals, in which Koppert is researching the effectiveness of supplementary feeding for parasitic wasps and various predatory mites [...] they are expected and eagerly anticipated. ‘Poinsettia growers understand that there is no future for total chemical crop protection and that something has [...] retailers are already using lists that contain products over and above the statutory minimum, and it is expected that UK retailers will follow. Dutch Poinsettia

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  available for our Steinernema feltiae and Steinernema carpocapsae based nematode products, including Entonem , Capsanem and Scia-Rid . The composition of the [...] quality, shelf life, dissolvability, and sustainability," says Cyrille. "Formulation is paramount for a healthy and successful nematode product range. This [...] Manager Cyrille Verdun. The formulation still: … looks the same, is paste-like, and becomes a gel once water is added … leaves no residue … has the same efficacy