• Koppert appoints Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer

  April 28, 2026

  authentic commitment to helping growers worldwide. I see tremendous opportunities to strengthen our competitive position while staying true to our mission of [...] says: “We are very pleased to welcome Hans to Koppert. He brings valuable experience and a fresh perspective, while also understanding the importance [...] acceleration, I am confident that Hans will successfully lead Koppert forward together with our global teams.” Hans Peters comments: “I'm honored to join Koppert

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the anthurium nursery [...] ‘Well, we had ten good weeks, Fred and I said to each other when the coronavirus crisis erupted and exports came to a standstill,’ Lex Scheffers recounts [...] variety of beneficials to keep these pests under control. Consultant Wim van der Meer names them for us. Amazone Plants uses Macro-Mite to combat the pupae of

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  total of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps last summer, to help it to determine [...] experience, we’ll be able to decide whether to expand the use of nematodes in following seasons,’ explains Klein Breukink. ‘But as I’ve already mentioned [...] Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar. The municipality’s

• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  s cultivation consultant Richard Saarloos. ‘I'm trying to get DEFRA to be more nuanced in its approach to this by consulting with various stakeholders [...] of the sales market. Now is the time to make the transition. ‘Those who wait too long to make a change will be sidelined in the future.’, says ornamentals [...] achieving great results with beneficials to combat whitefly . Richard sees this as an opportunity to give biological control in Poinsettia cultivation in the

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  with natural pollination programs and evolving to include biological control for thrips and other pests. "I recommended Koppert for their efficient logistics [...] Pinos, they have set out to continue implementing policies and technology to minimise environmental impact. This has allowed them to grow and strengthen their [...] northwestern Mexico. Renowned for quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950

• Thripor-I

  application Dosage The dosage of Thripor-I depends on climate, crop and thrips density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction [...] for Thripor-I are above 20°C/68°F), lower temperatures slow down the development of Orius insidiosus significantly. Combined use Should be combined with [...] application boxes ( Dibox ) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  narrower, with a slightly pointed back. They are also slightly more mobile than the females. It’s also worth knowing that you can find all stages on the [...] are as round as a ball. These eggs produce larvae, which have just six legs. To begin with, they are transparent, but as they eat, they become darker. The [...] distinguish two different nymph stages in the spider mite. The adult spider mite, i.e., a mite in its fifth stage of development, can vary in color quite considerably

• Steinernema feltiae

  often applied to the soil as a biological control method to target pest larvae, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management [...] pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests, including flies (i.e fungus [...] 35°C/95°F can be lethal Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  Koppert reached a major breakthrough by being the first to use predatory mites to control pests," says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment [...] a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species,” explains [...] species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  Koppert reached a major breakthrough by being the first to use predatory mites to control pests," says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment [...] a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species,” explains [...] species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent