• Natutec Airobreez: a new standard in application devices for biocontrol

  January 8, 2025

  Technology The Airobreez is the latest addition to Koppert’s Natutec range, a portfolio of technology-driven solutions for the application of biocontrol [...] and the manual application of beneficial organisms becomes more demanding, the Natutec Airobreez offers a market-oriented solution for growers. The device's [...] way to release natural enemies, the Airobreez transforms the way biological pest control is practiced, merging the best of nature with cutting-edge technology

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

  July 21, 2025

  stages of its prey. Unlike many predatory mites that primarily feed on early larval stages, A. limonicus is capable of preying on second instar (L2) thrips [...] observations suggest that Amblydromalus limonicus could be a valuable component in the biological control of invasive thrips species. Its assertive foraging behavior [...] thrips infestations. Performance at lower temperatures Temperature tolerance is often a limiting factor in the use of biological control agents. Interestingly

• Bumblebee hives with a sustainable future

  August 19, 2021

  some years now. More recently, the plastic components of the hive, such as the ‘bee home’ door and the inner lining of the hive have been produced from 100% [...] used for the Natupol hives is of a high-quality grade and has been thoroughly tested to secure both functionality of the product and the needs of the bumblebees [...] recycled plastic waste. The printing ink used on the exterior of the packaging is free of heavy metal substances. Sustainable steps taken The post-consumer recycled

• The importance of early disease control

  January 10, 2025

  example Fusarium spp, can lurk in the soil or plant debris, ready to strike when conditions are favourable at the start of the new season. Understanding how [...] when the weather warms up, leading to outbreaks in the next growing season. The cycle continues unless the debris is effectively managed. Types of Diseases [...] management, and the use of biological control agents that are effective at targeting diseases in colder temperatures. The early application of biocontrol agents

• Effect of Nezapar Leaflet

  difficult choice; the labour-intensive manual squeezing of the stink bug, risking damage of their valuable crop, or the application of disruptive corrections [...] any risk of resistance. Viable commercial quantities The parasitic wasps and their capacity to parasitize, thus impacting the development of Nezara, has [...] Koppert is the first to achieve scaling-up the rearing of Trissolcus basalis to viable commercial quantities making it possible to introduce the beneficial

• Premium quality, around the world

  March 20, 2023

  to avoid time-consuming procedures at the airport or harbour. The work performed in this zone must comply with the extremely strict safety standards that [...] facilities in the Netherlands, Slovakia, Mexico, Turkey, Spain, Brazil and the US ensure that the distance between Koppert’s live products and the growers is [...] where in the world the products are headed, they need to arrive on time and with their quality perfectly preserved. Koppert pulls out all the stops to

• A year of impact for the Koppert Foundation

  June 28, 2024

  considerably improved the quality of young plants. Another example is the development of a programme for the biological control of bacterial wilt in tomato [...] that the farmers themselves become ambassadors of environmentally friendly ways of growing healthy food.’ An overview of the projects funded can be found [...] innovation, and social responsibility. Under the leadership of the general manager, Johannette Klapwijk, the Foundation started several pilot projects in

• ‘Knowing & recognizing’ now available in 4 languages

  May 23, 2018

  and Spanish. The English version was launched in October last year. ‘The success of the English version underlined the urgent need to have the information [...] around the world. For effective control of pests and diseases through the use of biological control agents, knowledge of their biology is therefore of utmost [...] now counts 443 pages of the latest information, dozens of illustrations on the life cycles of insects and 700 photographs on the most prevalent pests,

• Enhancing Integrated Pest Management with parasitic wasps

  a vital component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), offering natural and effective pest control solutions for growers worldwide. At Koppert, we specialize [...] integrate parasitic wasps with other biological controls For the best results, parasitic wasps should be combined with other beneficial organisms and sustainable [...] management efficiency and contribute to a healthier crop environment. Key benefits of integrating parasitic wasps in IPM Effective targeted control – Parasitic

• Mexican Ceickor, World Horti Center and Koppert sign MoU

  November 4, 2020

  is being built between the extensive expertise of the Dutch greenhouse horticultural sector and the knowledge requirements of Mexico. "A window of opportunity [...] Tarrats of Ceickor, Joep Hendricks of World Horti Center and Peter Maes of Koppert Biological Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Dutch [...] Center This hub of the greenhouse sector is the epicentre of everything that has to do with cultivation under glass. The building consists of a school community