• Amblydromalus limonicus, a versatile predator in the fight against soft-bodied pests

  July 16, 2025

  In the world of biological pest control , few predatory mites have garnered as much scientific interest as Amblydromalus limonicus . Native to subtropical [...] developmental stages of its prey. Unlike many predatory mites that primarily feed on early larval stages, A. limonicus is capable of preying on second instar [...] globally, this phytoseiid mite has shown remarkable potential in managing a range of soft-bodied pests, particularly thrips and whitefly . While not yet widely

• Nezapar wins bronze Bernard Blum Award 2023

  October 4, 2023

  prize on behalf of Koppert. ‘We are very proud of this recognition for achieving the successful rearing of commercially relevant quantities of the parasitic [...] award is an annual recognition of the year's most innovative biocontrol product, one that significantly impacts the management of pests and diseases while having [...] curative control of the Southern green stink bug , Nezara viridula . This gives greenhouse growers finally access to a biological way of controlling this

• Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018

  February 11, 2019

  GreenTech 2018 As one of the founding fathers and sponsors of GreenTech Amsterdam 2018, Koppert Biological Systems participates the 3rd edition of this international [...] vision on how we will feed and green the world by 2028. Inspiring Food & Flower Crops Theatre Koppert is partner of the Crop Pavilion that offers innovative [...] essential questions when it comes to technology and innovation for the production of vegetables, fruit and flowers. TOFF Besides the leading companies in the sector

• Nezapar – A safe and natural solution for destructive stink bugs

  January 23, 2023

  commercial quantities of the parasitic wasps Trissolcus basalis that have shown effective results in preventive and light curative control of the Southern green [...] becoming an increasing greenhouse pest in North West Europe and other parts of the world. Koppert’s new biological solution, Nezapar , will be available in the [...] problem for growers in an increasing range of crops. Nezapar offers growers a natural solution that takes care of a serious problem that could only be solved

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to survive’

  January 25, 2021

  inspiring presentations of John Kempf and Jill Clapperton led to a flood of questions and lively discussion on soil health and the future of food production, [...] speakers shine their light on aspects of plant and human health and discuss their viewpoints with an online audience of young professionals, scientists, e [...] altruistic, futuristic, and too good to be true. But there are plenty of farmers in the world with proof.’ John Kempf is a grower, an entrepreneur, speaker, podcast

• Larvanem - The number one product against vine weevil for 25 years

  February 11, 2019

  effective means of combating vine weevil. Of course, there are also chemical products for use against adult vine weevils, but without getting rid of the larvae [...] its continued success lies in its special strain of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora , which is the basis of Larvanem. The product is also completely natural [...] targeted and combated vine weevil larvae. Larvanem is now used around the world. More dynamic, more active, more effective 'Larvanem gives you operational

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  rapid decline in colonies could occur. In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the utilization of artificial lighting has revolutionized crop cultivation [...] aspects of pollination in indoor environments and provide valuable advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various [...] advise the installation of our Wireless Beehome -System (WBH). With the WBH-system, growers can enable bumblebees to fly during periods of adequate daylight

• Aleia Roses: 'We grow the best and most beautiful roses thanks to IPM'

  February 11, 2019

  modern 14-hectare company in Garray, north of Madrid, which makes considerable use of Dutch expertise and state-of-the-art technology. The company has more [...] Respect for the environment Respect for the environment is one of the operational pillars of Aleia Roses, which also uses Trianum alongside its beneficials [...] like Feltiella acarisuga and different types of Aphidoletes and Praon. They further enhance the effect of the beneficials released. Aleia Roses started

• Mycotal: Effective LVM application

  June 13, 2023

  into the LVM application of this effective bio-insecticide in collaboration with Anthura – the world’s number one breeder of Anthuriums. ‘We needed to [...] the results of the application,’ Marjolein added. ‘The correct application of our biological solution is crucial for the optimal efficacy of Mycotal. Our [...] Anthura, the Head of Anthurium Cultivation, Peter Vogel, says the trials gave sufficient proof that LVM provided a good distribution of Mycotal spores throughout

• Dutch King attends Koppert’s jubilee

  February 11, 2019

  practices more sustainable. The presence of the King today is a recognition of their efforts and crowns our work of the last 50 years,’ Paul Koppert explained [...] der went on to attend the start of the international ‘Partners with Nature Seminar’ which Koppert organized as part of the jubilee celebrations on this [...] sustainable cultivation methods to a range of growers from high tech crops to arable crops . That is the aim of this seminar. We wish to bring our worldwide