• Koppert nematodes available in large packs

  August 4, 2020

  replace the use of chemicals. Entomopathogenic nematodes are mainly known for the control of pests in the soil such as thrips pupae, and larvae of sciarid flies [...] to combat a wide range of foliage-feeding pests has prompted Koppert to make it available in bigger quantities. From the 24th of August, the nematode products [...] One large pack contains 10 sachets of 250 million nematodes each. Nematodes have increasingly become a powerful part of IPM solutions together with other

• Use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 3, 2019

  legal requirements. They might set a requirement of much lower levels, for example, or limit the types of residues permitted. Integrated Pest Management [...] crops. The damage caused by chemical plant protection is often underestimated. However, the fact is that some active ingredients - and certainly the excipients [...] cleaner product Reduced use of chemicals also means reduced residues on the product. There are legal rules governing the amount of pesticide residues that

• Producing Koppert’s ‘little heroes’ – nematodes for pest control

  September 5, 2019

  control of a specific range of these entomopathogenic or predatory nematodes that help to keep our fruit, vegetables and ornamental crops free of pests without [...] which it develops best. A solution of the medium is made in a flask and sterilized in an autoclave to avoid any risk of contamination. Then the nematodes [...] such as the pupae and larvae of thrips , the larvae of black vine weevil and several beetles , caterpillars , the larvae of sciarid flies and many others

• Aphids

  aphids have two pairs of wings, one of which is much larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females [...] reproduction is asexual, the progeny of a single female is genetically identical to the mother. In other words, they are clones. Because there is no genetic [...] Effective aphid control is essential for maintaining healthy, productive crops. Biological control of aphids uses a combination of natural enemies that attack

• Rabobank and Koppert Biological Systems partnering for sustainable financing for the second time

  July 19, 2021

  decades one of the biggest challenges for the world is to produce twice as much food with half of the raw materials. The only way to achieve this is to produce [...] role of sustainability coordinator. ‘Sustainable food production is relevant for everyone; our future depends on it,’ says Berry Marttin, member of the [...] Compliance with sustainability criteria This is a prerequisite for accessing Rabobank financing and 4 out of 5 of Koppert’s Sustainability Focus Areas apply

• Active participation at World Expo Dubai

  February 23, 2022

  Africa and India) ‘The Gulf Region itself is undergoing unprecedented development in sustainable cultivation, much of it promoted and supported by the government [...] Expo Dubai The world fair – Expo Dubai 2020 – is in full swing and Koppert will be participating in a number of plenary sessions with key-note speakers, panel [...] Christian Kromme, and Head of Protected Vegetable Seeds at Bayer Crop Science, Anne Williams. Workshops will be held on a number of Sustainability Development

• Expanded board to strengthen development at Koppert Biological Systems

  April 19, 2018

  Systems has increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological [...] René Koppert and René Ruiter will take up the position of Director Horti. The new roles are much more specific in nature and, together, cover all areas [...] realize that it was time for change within the top tier of the company’, says CEO Paul Koppert. ‘Three of the original board members will stay on to ensure

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 13, 2022

  Your goal as a business is to produce an abundant, top-quality yield. However, climate change, changing regulations (less supply of chemical plant protection [...] the future and achieve their goals. What is integrated crop management? ‘Integrated Crop Management’ (ICM) is a holistic approach that takes measures to [...] and below ground Implementing an ICM system is quite complex and requires a long-term vision. Your soil is your most important asset: keeping it healthy

• Koppert broadens its activities in Africa

  November 27, 2017

  in this part of the world.’ Tropical fruit is a relatively new market for Koppert Biological Systems, although it has built up a good deal of expertise in [...] to Cameroon in the South-East. It is the global company’s 27th subsidiary. ‘Having successfully registered a range of Koppert’s biocontrol products in Ivory [...] the use of chemical pesticides and artificial fertilizers by providing them with biological solutions and biostimulants. ‘While in Europe, it is often consumers

• Navigating the energy efficiency, greenhouse lighting and pollination success

  November 15, 2023

  conditions. Understanding how bumblebees have been affected is key to securing pollination in the best possible way. The bottom line is that bumblebees need [...] called ‘Beevision’) that is different to human vision. Bumblebees need approx. 30-40 umpl of this Beevision on the entrance of the hives and around the [...] where less daylight is available. As a result, bumblebees may not become active or only become active much later in the day. It is essential that the flowers