• ‘Impressive performances in the Netherlands, but marketing is lagging’

  April 26, 2017

  and food security, not to mention to offer a varied range of products and a flawless service. Biological crop protection must be a part of this. More and [...] Zijtwende International always takes the time to show new customers how Dutch growers work. Supermarkets wants to know more and more about the product, he explains [...] grower attempting to use more renewables? We are more than happy to give our customers a tour of the various farms, so that they can get a good overall impression

• Two-spotted spider mite

  urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very rapidly doing severe damage, due to their great [...] important trump card in spider mite control for many years now Initial experiences: Spidex Vital lives up to its promises Born spider mite fighters ensure [...] important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Damage symptoms Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the host plant by feeding on plant sap

• Simplifying and enhancing your crop protection

  December 11, 2023

  services to exceed our customers' expectations and to provide solutions with maximum effectiveness. When developing new products, we listen to our growers [...] s and be the first to get previews on our future developments Share your challenges to explore new solutions Koppert contributes to the better health of [...] g times when labor is harder to find and costs are rising. In the stand we will show our latest innovations, developed to efficiently tackle pest and disease

• Spanish grower Agrosol Export successful with Ulti-Mite Swirski in sweet pepper

  March 8, 2018

  Ulti-Mite Swirski has a new slow-release bag made with specially designed material that is extremely resistant to drought and moisture. The new, 100% industrially [...] Ramiro section.’ ‘A stronger system’ Agrosol Export is extremely pleased with how Ulti-Mite Swirski is performing. ‘We've noticed a stronger growth in [...] domestic as well as the international market to the UK and other EU countries. At the start of this year, just after the product's market launch in Spain

• Strawberry

  damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and compromised fruit quality. In addition to pests, strawberry crops are also susceptible to several [...] us to become a more reliable supplier” The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis has been an important trump card in spider mite control for many years [...] Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops due to the presence of various pests and diseases

• Fusarium wilt

  General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered [...] not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum has many different formae speciales which [...] Fusarium oxysporum life cycle, is similar to that of most Fusarium species. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues of infected

• Step towards future-ready packaging

  March 28, 2025

  believe packaging plays a crucial role in sustainable agriculture. Our approach to packaging goes beyond simply protecting our products to ensure quality—it’s [...] easier to use, and fully aligned with our sustainability goals,’ says Jolien Wechgelaar, Packaging Specialist at Koppert. Our mission is to develop packaging [...] that our solutions not only meet expectations but also contribute to a healthier planet. A common misconception, Jolien explains, is ‘that plastic is bad

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

  September 5, 2019

  need oxygen to thrive and develop and oxygen continues to be added once the solution goes into the bioreactors. A recent innovation has led to an improved [...] placed in a scale-up bioreactor, and finally scaled-up to a production bioreactor. After each and every step, quality control takes places to check purity [...] dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host.. Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes are often used as a stand-alone

• Sustainability report 2024

  ambitions from new angles and made deliberate choices about how and where to move forward with the most impact. Our 2024 sustainability report provides a transparent [...] We are taking a pragmatic and forward-looking approach to integrating sustainability into our day-to-day decision-making. Our priority is to align our operations [...] Our 2024 Sustainability Report captures a year of sharpened focus. Our mission remains clear: contributing to better health for people and the planet through

• Green peach aphid

  glossy. Winged individuals have a brown-black head and thorax and a yellow-green to green or even reddish abdomen. They have a dark brown spot on the abdomen [...] native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly polyphagous [...] Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess