• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  question we face is: How to achieve food security for an increasing world population while changing food production systems to ease the pressure on our [...] finite resources? In the search for answers, Koppert Biological Systems, a world leader when it comes to innovative solutions for agriculture and horticulture [...] the way to improve future food production where microbial solutions can contribute to soil health and plant stress resilience, a new world to be explored

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 5, 2023

  growers spray a solution full of life! Free of residue and ready for a 100% sustainable future in agriculture. Recommended for you How beneficial nematodes [...] after 30 years it was time for an update, a branding that matches our ambition and reflects our connection to nature. For over 50 years, we have been [...] residue on crops, making them safe for the growers who handle them and those who consume them. As a result, nematodes contribute to the better health of

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  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 undermine the [...] 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 [...] result will be a plant that is more attractive to pests like whitefly – it's not only the plant that likes nitrogen; it's a tasty snack for whitefly as well

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  ‘You can compare V10 to a flu injection,’ explains Valto’s Thorben Looije. ‘It’s used preventatively and needs to be applied to young plants. There are [...] ‘Yes, at first some growers may be a bit hesitant, since a vaccination is a weak form of the disease so plants feel a small shock initially, but plants [...] closely linked when it comes to finding natural solutions to pests and diseases. While Koppert operates globally through a network of 27 subsidiaries and

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species [...] than if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing [...] looked to its Ulti-Mite solution for a swift response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for the a

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  way around: there are pests that make it easier for the fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister interaction. The advantages of Trianum The Trichoderma harzianum [...] have a devastating impact on plant resilience. This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases [...] manages to maintain its defenses, a Fusarium infection can still cause the plant to weaken, opening the door to parasites that target weakness, such as

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species [...] than if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing [...] looked to its Ulti-Mite solution for a swift response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for the a

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

  June 30, 2023

  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 be in a corner where [...] rollers use a leaf to conceal themselves and pupate. Caterpillars don’t always have to lock themselves into a cocoon: some species drop to the ground and [...] their skin. They cause huge damage to crops. Of some species, a few dozen caterpillars can launch such a vicious attack on a plant within twenty-four hours

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  of a pest. For example, mealy bugs , spider mites , and other mites never appear on sticky traps. And this also applies to fungi, of course. For other [...] is more difficult to determine the culprit, as there can be various causes. And to diagnose a bacterial disease, you really need to ‘fly in’ an expert [...] insects are tiny, so a magnifying glass is an absolute necessity in order to recognize and ‘identify’ them. Where should you look to find insects? This varies

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 6, 2025

  CO₂ emissions compared to the earlier virgin plastic version. It’s a meaningful change that adds up quickly across our portfolio. To ensure the continuous [...] Packaging. ‘ As part of our roadmap to improve packaging sustainability, we are also aiming to developing mono-material solutions to improve recyclability, reducing [...] We’re making an important change to our 1L bottles. From now on, they will be made with recycled materials, while still delivering the same quality and