• Effective wireworm control in potato with beneficial nematodes

  July 4, 2024

  highly effective in controlling harmful insects, while posing no risk to humans, animals, or plants – the perfect fit to assist you in being in control with [...] slender, cylindrical, and typically yellow to brown in colour, further confirms infestation and consists in the main presence assessment tool. Effective control [...] They play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Nematodes, microscopic roundworms found naturally in soil ecosystems, offer a natural

• Taking part in the Dutch National Bee Strategy

  February 7, 2018

  Koppert Biological Systems is one of the 43 partners to join the Netherland’s Bee Strategy to carry out a comprehensive plan to protect and conserve all [...] the coming years and will be monitoring the results between 2023 and 2030. In 2013, the Dutch government initiated the Action Programme for Bee Health which [...] pollinators, and especially the wild bee species which are the main pollinators in the Netherlands. More than half the wild bee species are currently on the

• Integrating parasitic wasps in IPM with other biocontrols

  and Mirical for control of whitefly in greenhouses. Citripar and Cryptobug for control of mealybugs and scales in outdoor crops. Parasitic wasps + microbial [...] populations while reducing pesticide use. Parasitic wasps play a crucial role in IPM, and their effectiveness can be enhanced when used alongside other biological [...] microbial agents: Enermix , En-Strip & Ercal and Mycotal to control whitefly in greenhouses. Parasitic wasps + cultural controls: Combining parasitic wasp

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates

• Insect Science becomes Koppert's preferred supplier for semiochemicals

  August 6, 2025

  step forward in the development of sustainable pest management tools for farmers worldwide. The agreement was signed on 19 June 2025 in the Netherlands [...] Netherlands by Martin Koppert, Chief Business Officer at Koppert, and Martin van Niekerk, Technical and Commercial Director at Insect Science, representing a shared [...] commitment to accelerate innovation in sustainable agriculture. Why semiochemicals? Insect Science is a pioneer in the development of semiochemical solutions

• Koppert and EWS-KT launch joint action research

  August 28, 2023

  Foundation (EWS-KT), Koppert India , and Koppert Foundation recently launched their first collaborative project, involving action research in India. This research [...] bacterial wilt)—in four combinations. Treatment 1: Koppert biological products with a variety resistant to bacterial wilt Treatment 2: Koppert biological products [...] at EWS-KT’s Center of Excellence learning farm in Keonjhar, Odisha. Earlier this year, EWS-KT and Koppert Foundation signed an agreement to work together

• Koppert appoints Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer

  April 28, 2026

  successfully lead Koppert forward together with our global teams.” Hans Peters comments: “I'm honored to join Koppert at this pivotal moment. Koppert has built [...] Officer Martin Koppert – Chief Business Officer Siger Spaans – Chief Financial Officer This appointment marks the next phase in Koppert’s development, focused [...] impact on global food systems. Paul Koppert, interim CEO, says: “We are very pleased to welcome Hans to Koppert. He brings valuable experience and a fresh

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic [...] partnership with Koppert also has strengthened his view on organic farming. It also gives him the opportunity to grow alongside Koppert in the development [...] In Dronten lies Koen's farm, where traditional and organic agriculture come together. In an interview, Koen shares his personal experiences and insights

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in papaya pest biocontrol

  responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and [...] develop its biological control programs in cooperation with Koppert more than two years ago. Chula Brand and Koppert: a successful collaboration To reduce [...] y of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural enemy releases was challenging at first, they found an ally in Koppert that not only

• Koppert’s Medicinal Cannabis expert at GreenTech

  September 22, 2021

  sharing their know-how and experience at the GreenTech international fair in Amsterdam from 28 to 30 September. Product Manager, Jenette Douma will give [...] during GreenTech’s ‘Medicinal Cannabis’ session. You can attend the session in person or online on the fair’s virtual platform. The Medicinal Crops session [...] will be held on Wednesday 29 September from 16.15 to 17.00. Other speakers in this session will be René Corsten-Delphy (Delphy) and Ben Nikaj (Grodan).