• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  move towards biological crop protection Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Spot the caterpillar! Butterflies and moths are [...] family, known as ‘leaf rollers’ because the caterpillars often live in curled-up leaves. If you touch them, they will start to squirm and drop to the ground

• Next generation to lead family business Koppert

  November 18, 2021

  carefully prepared. New members joined the board in 2018, bringing the total number to eight members, in order to transfer responsibilities in a natural way [...] and customer interests. Paul Koppert, Henri Oosthoek, and Robert Pathuis look back with gratitude at how the company has developed in the past half century:

• BioSulfur S Label

  NIOSH-approved canister approved for mixing/loading, and during all clean-up and repair activities. Gloves are not required during applications within [...] representative. Maximum 7 applications per season. Test product on a small number of plants before using. Results may vary from one site to another or in [...] Protection B.V. Agro Business Park 10 6708 PW Wageningen The Netherlands Item Number: US01002 Batch No.: Manufacturer Date: v1.0(25.05.14)

• Broad mite

  symptoms The damage caused by the broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ) can look similar to the damage caused by viruses. The typical pattern of damage consists [...] near the leaf stalk, which tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and curl up. A typical indication of an attack of broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus

• Caterpillars

  ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are p [...] leave behind. Life cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our caterpillar control

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  to feed them, thus maximizing the reproduction of the mites. We are now looking at adapting the sachet for different climates and different locations.’ [...] anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It means that a number of factors need to work together. ‘Thanks to our continuous consultation [...] biocontrol agents over large tracts of land,’ De Groot shares. ‘We are now looking at increasing our production capacity to corresponding volumes of mites

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  are partner with nature for biodiversity Our natural solutions add up to the number of natural organisms within agro-ecosystems and trigger natural functions [...] In agricultural systems, we work with nature and not against it by setting up natural, highly functional horti and agro-ecosystems. Soils are revitalized

• Fusarium spp.

  different ‘formae speciales’ which are each selectively pathogenic on a limited number of crops. Even within one crop, different 'formae speciales' may occur and [...] causes the wilting which is the main symptom of this Fusarium species. Higher up in the plant, the microconidia germinate and infect the surrounding tissue

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  December 10, 2024

  of every grower. “They establish themselves quickly in the crops and build up populations very fast, which means growers have a standing army of mites in [...] research into actionable, impactful results. I am so proud of my team!”. Looking ahead: a commitment to sustainability From a childhood surrounded by se

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

  December 10, 2024

  solutions and vows to continue this mission for the rest of her life. Growing up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions [...] and companies know when to introduce our beneficial organisms and in what numbers. ‘We really understand our beneficial insects and mites and how they work [...] can face these future challenges.’ With rising labour costs, Koppert has a number of technologies that make the distribution of our predatory mites and other