• Koppert introduces bumblebee orientation breakthrough in a new range of pollination products

  November 3, 2016

  grown under artificial light. What is ‘bee vision’? Research has shown that bumblebees have orientation problems when daylight is reduced by factors such as [...] Intensive research into the sight of bumblebees has shown that their vision is different to that of humans. This simple discovery has led to a number of [...] moved into the field of commercial pollinators in 1989. The new Natupol system is the result of 26 years of accumulated expertise coupled to the latest technology

• ‘Our customers recognize the high quality of our roses among cut roses supply’

  November 26, 2018

  long time.’ Marek Dzida, one of the most prominent rose growers in Poland, is very positive about biological crop protection. Dzida started using biological [...] and made their working environment safer.’ Customers recognize quality Dzida is currently using the products Thripex , Spidex , Delphibug, En-Strip , Spical [...] enemies are clear to Dzida. ‘The production conditions are better, production is more stable, the flowers are bigger, the stems are thicker, we are producing

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. strong, and the climate in the greenhouse is consistent. No easy feat, but the payback is more than worth [...] climates, it is assumed that the proper management of bees is sufficient to ensure good pollination. The single biggest problem is that if there is not enough [...] radiation is essential. Under challenging circumstances, proper monitoring of whether pollination is taking place, and whether the setting is 100% is vital

• Natupol Excel – Bee Vision: nominated for FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2017

  December 30, 2016

  to 10 February 2017 in a special exhibition between Halls 20 and 21. This is also where the winner will be announced on 10 February 2017 at 14:30. More [...] Intensive research into the sight of bumblebees has shown that their vision is different to that of humans. This simple discovery has led to this innovation [...] especially in crops grown under artificial light. Natupol Excel Natupol Excel is specifically developed for crops with a high number of blossoming flowers

• Spidex Vital: a game changer in spider mite control

  July 26, 2021

  thing is that the predatory mite is “fleshier” when it leaves our rearing facility thanks to this new diet. This means it has more energy to do what it needs [...] Its search behaviour is more fanatical, which makes it more effective. It responds more quickly in spider mite hot-spots and is more efficient at dealing [...] them. 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

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in the region. Behind these successes is a solid foundation of research. From lab screenings to experimental greenhouses [...] each solution works in real Mediterranean conditions. “Our research approach is classic but powerful — from lab to greenhouse to field. And we’ve adapted [...] impact Today, the demand for biocontrol in fruit trees and open-field crops is growing rapidly. And once again, predatory mites are leading the way. Natural

• Tropical garden in the Netherlands

  December 7, 2020

  the ecosystem is doing well, because everything is young,’ beams Karelse. He shows us a pot plant that is on display in the bar. There is a gecko egg between [...] pool, is a big surprise – Expeditie Bos, a lush tropical garden. The heat from the greenhouse is used to heat the swimming pool. Fertilization is organic [...] productive farm is that these plants will stay here, so it’s easier to create balance between useful and harmful organisms. However, as the climate is not equally

• ‘Tripol bumblebees deliver consistent high quality’

  March 24, 2016

  the hive is filled with brood, Eijking explains. 'These bumblebees are more productive than other pollinators and the quality of the populations is consistently [...] Blueberries, Pascal Eijking is responsible for cultivation. This company, located in Grubbenvorst in the Dutch province of Limburg, is well-known in the blueberry [...] mason bees to ensure that pollination is achieved. These three types of bees together ensure that each variety and plot is well-pollinated.’ The value of Tripol

• Aphids

  of which is much larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females. As 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 recombination, different [...] by the winged individuals. Potato virus Y (PVY) is transmitted by aphids in tomato in this way, as is the cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) in cucumber. How

• Sustainability Report 2024

  That’s why Q: What excites you most about Koppert’s journey, and what would you like to share with partners? A: What excites me the most is our potential [...] direction. Sustainability at Koppert is not a topic that sits next to the business; it is the business. Today, value is measured not only in 昀椀nancial returns [...] agriculture is not only about ecological stewardship, it is increasingly central to the long-term viability of the food system. Climate variability is intensifying