• Be in control of mealybugs in citrus with Citripar and Cryptobug

  December 19, 2024

  all over the world, citrus growers face many pest challenges to protect their harvests. One of these challenges is mealybugs . The dangers of mealybug damage [...] attack second and fourth instars of female citrus mealybugs (Planococcus citri). Pupae develop in the mummified skin of the host and look like swollen mealybug [...] targets all stages of mealybugs, by consuming the mealybug entirely. 80% decrease with Citripar Recent trials highlight effectiveness of Citripar , especially

• International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions

  May 12, 2023

  International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions On the 12th of May, the world celebrates International Day of Plant Health [...] are proud to be part of a global movement that recognizes the vital role that plants play in our lives. Plants are the foundation of life on Earth. They [...] In fact, up to 40 percent of global food crops are lost each year due to plant pests and diseases. As a leading provider of sustainable solutions for plant

• The RISE Foundation Project: “The Future of crop protection in Europe”

  May 19, 2020

  supported by a number of organizations of which Koppert is the only one with a focus on biocontrol and bioprotectant technologies. The outcome of this science-based [...] environment by the use of PPPs. This requires a transition strategy that needs to be based on five elements: Encourage the adoption of sustainable farming [...] development of appropriate IPM programmes for each cropping system, even for each farmer, where knowledge and measures emphasize the prevention of pest and

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  August 5, 2025

  entire process, from the type and quantity of feed to the composition of the rearing medium and the design of new production lines. After implementing these [...] expertise in the production of natural enemies, built up since its foundation in 1967. “Those years of experience form the basis of everything we do,” says [...] crop protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better known under the product

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 26, 2023

  explosion in the life of butterflies and moths Butterflies and moths are fairly harmless insects, but their caterpillars can do a lot of damage and have a [...] eggs, often in groups on the leaves or other parts of plants. Some species separate them, some lay a row of eggs, while others deposit them in layers. Every [...] possible to salvage it As the caterpillars eat more, they grow out of their skins. The number of times the caterpillar sheds its skin can vary from three to more

• Creating a Culture of Safety: Koppert's Daily Health and Safety Practices

  April 21, 2023

  is part of our Social Sustainability commitment and one of our core values. ‘Making our Health, Safety measures more visible at Koppert is one of my missions [...] tion of occupational health and safety policies and strategies.’ ‘Our daily health and safety practices start with the training and education of our employees [...] to protect working environments and safeguard the safety and health of workers. One of our core values, ‘We Are Family’, came into its own during this crisis

• Koppert makes the use of raw materials more sustainable with Kaumera

  December 20, 2021

  An additional advantage of the recovery of Kaumera is that it reduces the amount of sludge remaining. “This can be a reduction of up to 30%, which results [...] “Wastewater is available worldwide and much of it still contains valuable components – making it a perpetual source of raw materials. In the 'Nereda®' process [...] Delft University of Technology. Biotechnology company ChainCraft is also affiliated with the program, investigating different applications of Kaumera and bringing

• Urgent need to accelerate the pace of change for sustainable cultivation

  February 11, 2019

  significantly reduce the impact of agriculture and horticulture on the environment’, ‘How to accelerate the registration of new biological agents for use [...] Representatives from the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality and the Dutch Board for the Authorisation of Plant Protection Products and Biocides [...] Biocides, fielded a barrage of questions from delegates who pointed out that the Netherlands had some of the longest product assessment and registration

• King of the Netherlands to attend Koppert Biological Systems’ 50th anniversary

  February 11, 2019

  BERKEL EN RODENRIJS – The king of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, will be present at the celebration of Koppert Biological Systems’ jubilee anniversary [...] family company got underway with the idea of combating pests in crops using natural enemy insects instead of chemical agents. Koppert looks for solutions [...] in response to the growing demand to give visitors an insight into the world of biological crop protection . The Experience Centre will give growers, research

• Yazu

  sprays to apply at the end of the day or early morning. Compatibility Yazu is compatible for tank mixing with a wide range of other solutions but may be [...] broad spectrum fungicide that protects against a wide range of diseases via a dual mode of action. Diseases Powdery mildew (e.g. Oidium neolycopersici [...] melon, lettuce, strawberries and ornamental crops. Mode of action Yazu contains a unique spectrum of bio-active compounds that provide dual protection. After