• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research Why predatory [...] increasingly effective defence against pests - without the downsides of chemicals. The influence of the Spanish research department in Almería and Águilas [...] was the company that pioneered biocontrol in Spain. It was innovative, science and practical driven - and I knew I wanted to be part of that.” The Swirskii

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  Harness the added value of nature’s helpers Koppert has been offering solutions in the field of integrated pest management for over 55 years, mainly for [...] outdoor crops. If you produce outdoor crops, you’re at a huge advantage: the open air is home to an abundance of tiny natural enemies that are invaluable in an [...] IPM strategy. They can boost the effectiveness of your plant protection and pest control. However, you do need to take care of these useful creatures if you

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  July 24, 2023

  pests. The use of natural enemies, such as parasitic wasps , differs from the use of conventional crop protection products. In greenhouses, the use of our [...] This includes a review of the grower’s Integrated Pest Management system and the presence of chemical pesticides that may be harmful to natural enemies [...] crops. The use of natural enemies in agriculture is gaining traction. Improved packaging and new application methods are simplifying the use of our biological

• No risks for employees or for the environment

  March 7, 2019

  Martínez. ‘At the same time, the quality of the product and the reliability of supply are also important in our approach. We also put a great deal of energy [...] lacking, and the results of the pest control did not live up to their expectations. ‘We have few success stories and a lot of failures. We applied the product [...] wasn't the case. We had no understanding of the supply chain through which the product was delivered to us, and we didn't know that we could check the quality

• 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 [...] and 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 [...] ted with human health and the health of the planet. By promoting sustainable agricultural practices and reducing the use of harmful chemical pesticides

• Rhyzobug Brochure

  Reduces the number of pesticide applications • Reduces the number of active ingredients • Makes it able to comply to the black pesticide list in the value [...] 200 100 Untreated 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 R. lophanthae Weeks after predator release A. nerii / 10 cm2 150 The effect of Rhyzobius lophanthae on Aspidiotis [...] repeat if necessary • The dosage of Rhyzobug depends on climate, crop and armoured scale density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

• We are the champions!

  July 4, 2016

  social role. The national newspaper ran a series on nine enterprising ‘New Champions’ in the Netherlands over the past few weeks and the jury was unanimous [...] production problems for the last 50 years.’ The newspaper explained that Koppert’s crop teams made it possible for the company to be flexible, customer oriented [...] explained in the newspaper article. Professor Jansen reported that he was happy with the jury’s choice. ‘Koppert is a fine business. Many of the company’s

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

  September 5, 2019

  This made the process more cost efficient and reduced the ecological footprint of the whole production process. Samples of the solution in the bioreactors [...] residues. At Koppert, the R&D Department has an ongoing drive to refine both the production process and the design of intelligent packaging systems. The packaging [...] to check the purity. The nematodes need 12 days to develop for each of the three phases. When the production process has reached its end, the nematodes

• Biocontrol in agriculture: a strategy for chemical residue-free growing

  March 21, 2024

  meet the high standards set by various countries. Meeting the increasing demands of the supply chain The global supply chain, particularly in the food [...] One significant advantage of biocontrol is the absence of chemical residues in agricultural produce, presenting a host of benefits for growers, supply [...] concerning the presence of chemical residues in agricultural goods. Many countries and trading partners are becoming increasingly strict in regulating the quality

• Natupol - Consistent quality and continuous innovation

  June 8, 2020

  and effectiveness of the hive itself, the selection, rearing and vitality of the bumblebees, continuous R&D and innovation, live cargo logistics, and worldwide [...] lighting; the smaller Natupol Smart is suitable for crops grown in smaller tunnels of up to 500 m². The standard Natupol hive for the pollination of most fruit [...] lies in the fact that it takes full responsibility for the whole distribution chain. The distribution of bumblebees in different climates can be challenging