• Spidex Vital: a game changer in spider mite control

  July 26, 2021

  is proof of predation. When Phytoseiulus persimilis eats spider mites , it turns red and takes on the colour of the spider mites. In the case of Spidex Vital [...] position of the old Spidex product in the global market within a year. The company has very good reasons to think so – three outstanding benefits of using [...] Improved treatment of hot-spots is the first benefit for users.’ Faster generation build-up The second benefit is another consequence of the new diet. Due

• Outstanding result against aphids

  December 15, 2016

  based on a mix of five different natural enemies of aphids. The two products were released in relatively large numbers. Problems are a thing of the past As [...] preventative measure to combat aphids, involving the use of banker plants to hang up populations of the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis (Aphilin) as [...] experience lots of problems with aphids, but the picture is very different. Even though we still notice them, problems with aphids are a thing of the past. Even

• Koppert teams up for first automated lettuce farm in the UAE

  June 9, 2020

  located in Abu Dhabi and will produce 9 million head of lettuce per year. Armela Farms is making use of specialist technologies from top Dutch suppliers such [...] biological control of pests and diseases and more. Their first harvest was in August 2018 and Armela Farms have now achieved an increase of more 250% in production [...] Rijk Zwaan, Patron Agri Systems, Jiffy and Koppert Biological Systems – each of them experts in their fields. Launched in 2016, the Armela Farms’ R&D has

• Spical Ulti-Mite now available in handy 100-sachets box

  July 12, 2021

  From the 12th of July our ever-popular Spical Ulti-Mite sachets will be available in a smaller box of 100 sachets – ideal for smaller growers with a more [...] metre. Spical Ulti-Mite is widely used to control spider mite in a variety of greenhouse crops and outdoor crops such as citrus and grapes. Koppert’s high-tech [...] high-tech foil sachets give growers greater certainty for the biological control of spider mite. This 100% industrial compostable sachet performs consistently

• Sadhguru visits Koppert during 100-day motorbike mission to save soil

  March 22, 2022

  Prins of Priva and Rob Baan of Koppert Cress. Together with Priva and Koppert Cress we contribute to the international platform EatThis. a network of hor [...] organizations that concentrates on the importance of healthy produce and develops new ideas regarding the future of safe and sustainably produced food. This event [...] welcomed Conscious Planet-initiator Sadhguru at our head office. Sadhguru is one of India’s best-known visionaries. Monday he started a 100-day motorbike journey

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from Sciara

  May 27, 2021

  the effect of spraying Every week, Floricultura examines the action of the nematodes under a microscope. First when they have just come out of the packaging [...] plant, we maximize our use of biological plant protection, with a strong emphasis on prevention. The more pests we can keep out of the young plants, the better [...] to the 25 weeks and you need to take curative measures. All of this costs a great deal of money and is something we want to avoid.’ To combat Sciara gnats

• Beneficial nematodes doing their work in your crop!

  January 9, 2023

  biological solutions for the control of a broad range of pests. Want to know more? Visit: www.koppert.com/spray-a-solution-full-of-life [...] nematodes are increasingly being used to control pests in an extensive range of crops. However, the two available nematode species do this job in their own [...] beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae that has the mixed characteristics of being able to ambush and cruise to strike prevalent pests in the crop. Cruising

• Active participation at World Expo Dubai

  February 23, 2022

  participating in a number of plenary sessions with key-note speakers, panel discussions, and interactive workshops together with a number of internationally operating [...] Christian Kromme, and Head of Protected Vegetable Seeds at Bayer Crop Science, Anne Williams. Workshops will be held on a number of Sustainability Development [...] events are part of the Food for Future Summit held on 23 and 24 February at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. Koppert at the Dutch Pavilion of the World Expo

• Koppert’s functional labels give products a new look worldwide

  January 2, 2017

  distribution and availability of Koppert Biological Systems products has made it important for this leading provider of biological solutions for horticulture [...] look that befits our role as a leading provider of biological solutions.’ Functional labels The labels of the products that will be introduced in rows and/or [...] look worldwide. Reason enough for Koppert to adapt the design and packaging of its products to suit its ambitions and house style. The new packaging makes

• Koppert acquires BUG creating the largest biocontrol company in Latin America

  December 19, 2017

  in Piraciacaba, in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, and are characterized by the worldwide innovation vanguard of this biotechnology segment which is reported [...] growth of 20% in Brazil, with both Koppert Brazil and BUG achieving 30% growth per annum over the last 5 years. More than 1,5 million hectares of diverse [...] preparing a major launch of a new macroorganism for the grains market in 2018, a revolutionary product in the integrated management of pest- bugs . Koppert