• Tobacco thrips

  symptoms of a Thrips parvispinus infestation is crucial for early detection and effective pest management. Deformation of young shoots and leaves One of the [...] known as tobacco thrips, is an insect native to tropical Asia and is widely distributed from East Asia, Northern Australia, and the Solomon Islands. In recent [...] symptoms of Thrips parvispinus Thrips parvispinus , commonly known as tobacco thrips, is a notorious pest that causes extensive damage to a wide range of plants

• Maize

  cultivated all over the world. When it comes to numbers and volumes; there is more maize produced every year (in terms of weight) than of any other grain. R [...] Mexico and it still plays a main role in the preparation of Mexican food dishes. The leafy stalk of the maize plant produces separate pollen and ovuliferous

• Koppert and Amoéba sign major distribution agreement for innovative biofungicide solution

  June 2, 2025

  benefits of this breakthrough technology to farmers across the world.” Jean-François Doucet, Chief Executive Officer of Amoéba, says: " The signing of this [...] promising prospects of our biofungicide solution. We now look forward to working together . Benoît Villers, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Amoéba, says: [...] microbiological solutions based on the patented use of amoebae, are pleased to announce the signing of a significant commercial agreement on Tuesday, June

• Common asparagus beetle

  host-specific pest of asparagus in most asparagus producing regions of the world. Damage symptoms Both adults and larvae feed on the leaves of asparagus. As [...] fluid, consisting of faecal material, which may contaminate the plant. Life cycle and appearance of Common asparagus beetle The life cycle of the asparagus [...] have two distinctive rows of white or yellow spots. Eggs are oval and black to greenish brown and laid singly or in rows of 3 to 10 eggs, standing per

• Social responsibility

  for communities around the world. Embracing the Future Forward sustainability strategy Mattijs Bodegom, Global MarCom Manager of Koppert, shares his passion [...] agriculture, we not only safeguard the environment but also enhance the health of the end users, and communities worldwide. We are contributing to safe and [...] externally and internally, collaborating with stakeholders and fostering a culture of innovation within the organization.

• Diamond back moth

  young seed pods, causing loss of pods and seeds. Life cycle and appearance of Diamond back moth The oval and flattened eggs of the diamond back moth (Plutella [...] cases of severe infestation, entire leaves may be destroyed, leaving only the veins. The larvae feed also on the chlorophyll-rich green areas of stems [...] They are deposited singly or in small groups of two or ten eggs on both the upper and lower surface of leaves, preferentially in depressions, and rarely

• Koppert to introduce digital assistant in 2024

  December 19, 2023

  with the introduction of a digital assistant. Koppert's new digital assistant will combine the best of the digital and physical worlds, with around-the-clock [...] lock access to a world of knowledge and support from a Koppert expert just a click of a button away. 'Through our conversations with growers, we are able [...] information into consideration. The digital assistant is trained on vast amounts of data, from product data to biological and ecological data, which makes it

• Sustainable Development Goals

  Actively contributing to the world’s SDGs In 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offered the world a blueprint towards achieving [...] that sustainable development is essential for the future of our planet. As a leading provider of biological solutions for agriculture and horticulture, we [...] the use of chemicals in horticulture and agriculture. We not only fight pests and diseases, but actively improve plant health , the health of people working

• Koppert at IPM Essen 2020

  January 9, 2020

  Growers of food crops and ornamentals are under increasing pressure to produce healthy, safe crops and ornamentals free of chemicals. An international [...] team of consultants will be present at the IPM Essen Trade Fair to network with regular customers and inform potential clients about our range of sustainable [...] products and supporting technologies. The world’s leading horticultural trade fair, IPM Essen, annually draws thousands of visitors to its stands at Messe Essen

• Biodiversity counts at Koppert

  January 26, 2023

  need a rich pool of genetic varieties to explore, research and find biological solutions to a multitude of pests and diseases. A decrease of 40% in the bi [...] biodiversity of insects in our world directly affects our potential for finding natural solutions to a growing number of harmful insects and diseases in [...] definition of this essential element in nature, so that our relation to biodiversity is clear to our employees and customers. Growers around the world need to