• Koppert advances digital innovation with smarter, context-aware Digital Assistant

  April 7, 2025

  our solutions by our customers. The Digital Assistant is available in the Koppert One portal, that is currently accessible for Dutch customers. With a phased [...] Canada, France, Spain, and Italy, the adoption of the Koppert Digital Assistant is following a steady course. Next-level functionalities Building on its core [...] like ‘How many units of product Y did I apply per m² in location Z?’ or ‘‘What’s the best approach to combat whitefly in my tomatoes?’. Koppert has always

• Comprehensive vineyard protection against mealybugs

  December 12, 2024

  Comprehensive mealybug control with easy strategic IPM integration, that is what it means to be in control of your vineyard with Koppert. [...] many mealybug species. The process of controlling mealybugs with Cryptobug is based on predation, and adults and larvae of Crytobug consume the mealybugs

• International Training Course Entomology - 19 - 22 March 2018

  February 9, 2018

  From 19 to 22 March Koppert Biological Systems is hosting an international training course Entomology in the Netherlands. To implement and understand IPM [...] natural enemies, scouting techniques, application methods and plant health . What’s in it for you? • You are able to recognize the pests and their natural enemies [...] Sufficient time to exchange ideas about IPM during the course. This course is especially designed for participants who want to deepen or refresh their knowledge

• Parasitic wasps

  What are parasitic wasps? Parasitic wasps are small insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they [...] control pests: parasitization and host feeding. Parasitization Parasitization is the primary means by which parasitic wasps control pests in agriculture. This [...] reaches maturity, it emerges from the host's body or the cocoon. The host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization

• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  needs. Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis is a specialist predator of spider mites , it is extremely effective in controlling outbreaks under [...] into their crops, ensuring optimal performance, is an integral part of our DNA. Nothing beats original What we can do for you and your crop Whether you're [...] Spider mite impact on crops Tetranychus urticae ( Two-spotted spider mite ) is the most common species in greenhouse and open-field crops. These pests pierce

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  January 13, 2022

  branding reflects that mission and values. This will ensure that what we stand for is reflected consistently in how we communicate,’ says Chief Strategy [...] with nature. ‘Nature is where we draw all of our inspiration from, where our solutions find their origin. Obviously, our new identity is rooted in nature,’ [...] sustainable, we need ways of growing that are both safe and healthy. Our goal is 100% sustainable agriculture. We work together with growers and farmers towards

• Mealybugs and scales

  fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological control of [...] sustainable production. Solutions for mealybug and scale control Learn more about What are mealybugs & scales? Mealybugs (family Pseudococcidae), soft scales (family [...] yield. Where flowers and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of

• Out of hibernation and ready for strawberry pollination

  April 12, 2016

  forecast in October, based on historical sales data and local knowledge of what is happening in the soft fruit industry in the UK,’ says Foster. ‘The selling [...] look at what our customers said recently’, adds Foster (watch the videos: S&A Group | NFCC ) The British native species, Bombus Terrestris Audax, is bred [...] grown in greenhouses. The UK is the biggest consumer of strawberries in Europe, followed closely by Germany. Sunny Spain Spain is one of the biggest growers

• Next generation to lead family business Koppert

  November 18, 2021

  balance in agriculture and horticulture,’ says Paul Koppert. ‘What has made Koppert succesful is our pioneering spirit, long-term vision, and the perseverance [...] Peter Maes will become Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). ‘The Executive Board is proud to be taking over the leadership of the company. As a family business [...] offices in thirty countries and a turnover of around 300 million euros, Koppert is world market leader in biological crop protection. The succession within the

• Be in control of mealybugs in citrus with Citripar and Cryptobug

  December 28, 2024

  wasps emerge. Working alongside Citripar, is the predatory beetle Cryptobug ( Cryptolaemus montrouzieri ) that is also a natural enemy that targets all stages [...] Healthier citrus yields due to a significant reduction in mealybug damage, that is what it means to be in control with Koppert. [...] face many pest challenges to protect their harvests. One of these challenges is mealybugs . The dangers of mealybug damage Mealybugs pose significant challenges