• Pea and Bean Weevil Trap

  the ground Ensure the trap is securely positioned on the ground to prevent it from tipping over Check the traps three times per week When more than 30 weevils

• Koppert Biological Systems takes over Horticoop’s biological crop protection activities

  October 1, 2018

  board and indicated that it wished to change its business strategy by divesting itself of its wholesale activities which included its crop protection services [...] customers in the entire sector. Koppert is convinced that, together with its customers, it will make the next steps in making the production of fruit, vegetables [...] and successful. The takeover does not mean Koppert will change its policy in terms of its remaining distributors. ‘Our distributors are an important link

• Advancing the future of pollination: Introducing Natupol Terra

  October 14, 2025

  leader in sustainable packaging, Natupol Terra is built to reduce waste at its source. By completely removing plastic components, this innovative design [...] pollination performance as our existing hives, while significantly improving its sustainability profile. Further trials and development will continue to ensure [...] Natupol Terra is patented in the EU, and ongoing work focuses on refining its market introduction. Our teams are collaborating with growers and partners

• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  November 26, 2018

  published its vision on how to improve regulation for the biocontrol industry in a White Paper that it has presented to the European Union. It proposes [...] this paper? ‘It is still unclear at this stage, but we all hope they will support it. Pressure is being exerted from various quarters to make it happen. The [...] idea has been picked up and used. Koppert will actively support it and refer it.’ How was it welcomed at the recent ABIM meeting? ‘Positively. Instead of

• Koppert wins the Hillenraad Top 100 award for the Best Family Company

  October 31, 2016

  likes to go against the grain and that has brought it to the victory platform of the Hillenraad 100.’ In its report, the committee commented that Koppert was [...] plant resistance. It always looks further and thinks deeper.’ The committee described Koppert as a ‘game changer that had rightfully taken its place on the [...] the podium of the Hillenraad 100’. It said it ‘combined curiosity with good commercial sense as revenues and profits are on the rise.’ The Hillenraad 100

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  the fungus Botrytis cinerea . In gerbera, the flower buds may also be eaten. It has even been known for the caterpillars to inflict damage to the roots of

• Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

  for the flies against water. Protect the opening for the flies against heat. It is preferable to use white of light coloured bags/cups at temperatures above

• Koppert improves biological control of thrips

  June 19, 2017

  crop waste when it is taken to a composting plant. In addition, Koppert has reinforced the hook, from which it can be attached, to make it even more robust [...] ‘Amblyseius swirskii was a great success from the moment it was brought onto the market in 2005. It quickly rose to number one at Koppert in the list of the [...] newly patented sachet for the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii , now makes it possible to combat thrips infestations more efficiently than ever. Developed

• Nezapar: preventive use is the best approach

  April 14, 2023

  problems when it comes to tackling other pests.’ If a grower encounters an egg pouch from Nezara viridula, it’s a good idea to leave it where it is and mark [...] empty greenhouses, and is highly adept at hiding, which makes it hard for growers to deal with it at the end of the cultivation season or when changing crops [...] southern green stink bug. Using it in the right way is essential. Trissolcus basalis only parasitises the eggs of Nezara, so it’s crucial that Nezapar is always

• Yes, I’m satisfied with Natupol Booster and Koppert’s services!

  ‘The plantation is surrounded by forests and this helps us a lot in when it comes to complementary pollination by other insects.’ Advantages of Koppert