• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  August 5, 2025

  demands on its living environment. It does not tolerate disturbances, needs space, and only accepts the best food. It is a diva. And that makes its production [...] predatory mite is exceptionally effective against various insect pests, but is considered one of the most difficult species to produce. Thanks to a combination [...] Innovation in biological crop protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  it stops eating and looks for a suitable place to pupate, the process by which it uses its silk glands to make a cocoon out of threads. The cocoon may [...] for a suitable place to attach itself to, and then it unfolds its wings. With barely perceptible movements of the abdomen, the butterfly uses its bodily [...] huge damage to crops. Of some species, a few dozen caterpillars can launch such a vicious attack on a plant within twenty-four hours that it’s no longer

• The Future of Koppert is Here

  April 19, 2018

  increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection . [...] Koppert and Henri Oosthoek, and CFO Robert Pathuis, has grown to include Peter Maes to be Director Corporate Marketing, Martin Koppert Director Agri, and [...] cover all areas in which the company operates. In addition to the expansion, there is also a shift within the management. Founder Peter Koppert and advisor

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  northwestern Mexico. Renowned for quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don [...] Pinos, they have set out to continue implementing policies and technology to minimise environmental impact. This has allowed them to grow and strengthen their [...] them to increase the productivity and profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its core values:

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  ary to chemical solutions. To be sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side effect database. You only [...] irrigation systems and be injected through a Dosatron venturi injector. As nematodes are a biological solution, thus alive, it is important to create the best [...] Growing in a sustainable manner with respect for our future generations makes it even more challenging. Koppert is committed to help you find the right

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  altruistic, futuristic, and too good to be true. But there are plenty of farmers in the world with proof." John Kempf is a grower, an entrepreneur, speaker, podcast [...] water requirements of a crop." This webinar series is facilitated by experienced webinar organizer Jungle Talks . If you want to join this session on February [...] their animals. Not to mention that you have an environmental marketing story that consumers like, and food they want to eat. This may sound a bit altruistic

• Koppert strengthens leadership team and is ready for future growth

  October 21, 2024

  in biological crop protection , is proud to announce the strengthening of its executive team and the introduction of a new Global Leadership Team. These [...] enables Koppert to better adapt to regional needs while pursuing its long-term goals. By combining innovation and customer focus with a globally integrated [...] important step in Koppert's ambitions to achieve further global growth and maintain its leading role in the industry. A strong foundation for sustainable growth

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  to controlling. Look at how the infestation is developing and adjust your strategy if the control method is not working as you want it to. You should use [...] whitefly is infamous for being able to transmit more than 25 viruses to the plants it feeds off. With some crops, including pepper and tomato, it’s a safe [...] Here’s what you need to know. Whitefly can spread extremely quickly. It’s important to scout your crop at regular intervals so that you can spot an attack

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  rise, it is crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial [...] internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool spot. There are various methods [...] ability to transfer pollen effectively. These challenges can lead to reduced pollination rates and lower crop yields. Bumblebees try to maintain a temperature

• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  protection is not sustainable, regardless of the sales market. Now is the time to make the transition. ‘Those who wait too long to make a change will be sidelined [...] cultivation consultant Richard Saarloos. ‘I'm trying to get DEFRA to be more nuanced in its approach to this by consulting with various stakeholders in the [...] Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) will reject suppliers if there is a suspected presence of Bemisia – even if these have been parasitized by parasitic wasps ,’