• Effective pest control in outdoor crops with Koppert’s natural enemies

  February 7, 2024

  The use of natural enemies, such as parasitic wasps , differs from the use of conventional crop protection products. In greenhouses, the use of our beneficial [...] continuing to expand our portfolio of natural enemies for agricultural use.” Research and development The testing and development of several other solutions is [...] new and more cost-effective way to produce and package a type of beetle, a natural enemy of armoured scales in citrus. The result is a product that is both

• Nezapar wins bronze Bernard Blum Award 2023

  October 23, 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

• Successful side event at Fruit Attraction: ‘Field Trials, Empowering Growers’

  October 16, 2024

  side event at Fruit Attraction in Spain, was the presentation of Koppert's global network of over 300 field trials spread across Europe, the UK, Africa, [...] highlighted the advantages and effectiveness of biological pest and disease control to a broad audience of agricultural professionals. Felipe Capobianco [...] underscored the proven benefits of these biological crop protection solutions for growers worldwide. Proven effectiveness of pest control by Koppert Over

• Paving the way for a greener tomorrow on World Sustainable Transport Day

  November 26, 2023

  world increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of human activities, the significance of sustainable transport cannot be emphasized enough. On this [...] transport practices for several years. A key pillar of our plan involves the decentralization of our production and packaging operations globally. This [...] ty benefits. The introduction of the Eco-friendly cooler , a recyclable replacement for Styrofoam boxes, and the use of HVO30, a sustainable hydro-treated

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

  July 21, 2025

  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 [...] In the world of biological pest control , few predatory mites have garnered as much scientific interest as Amblydromalus limonicus . Native to subtropical [...] globally, this phytoseiid mite has shown remarkable potential in managing a range of soft-bodied pests, particularly thrips and whitefly . While not yet widely

• Trianum-P effectively controls Brown spot in pears: losses halved by biofungicide

  March 13, 2024

  years several producers suffered losses of up to 60% of their harvest. Estimations show that on average 10% of the orchards in the Netherlands and Belgium [...] antagonistic characteristics of Trianum-P reduce the growth of the soil-borne Stemphylium, resulting in a lower number of infective ascospores, and hence [...] part of the solution to control Brown spot. The Netherlands and Belgium both have a maritime climate that is ideally suited for the cultivation of pears

• Koppert strengthens leadership team and is ready for future growth

  October 20, 2024

  Ruiter Director of Transformation: Peter Maes Director of Marketing: Adriana Boock Director Innovation: Sjoerd van der Ent Director of Operations: Peter [...] protection , is proud to announce the strengthening of its executive team and the introduction of a new Global Leadership Team. These changes mark an important [...] customers even closer to the core of the organization. Through regionalization, Koppert is positioned to address the unique needs of growers and farmers worldwide

• FAQ Nezapar

  essential? To make sure the right amount of Nezapar is introduced to keep track of the development of Nezara. Adjust dosages of Nezapar accordingly. How can I recognize [...] inside host eggs. What is the mode of action and life cycle of Trissolcus basalis? Adult female parasitic wasps of Trissolcus basalis lay an egg in a host [...] tube. Is this an indication of bad quality? They are a remnant of the rearing process and are not counted with the number of wasps you are introducing.

• Koppert launches renewed Side Effects app

  October 1, 2024

  evaluates the compatibility of various pesticides, considering both direct effects like mortality or hindered development of eggs or pupae, and indirect [...] reproductive capacity of beneficial microbes and insects, problems with molting, or a repellent effect. Digital assistant New features of the renewed Side Effects [...] digital touchpoint. The launch of Koppert’s renewed Side Effects app will therefore also mark the global introduction of the Koppert One portal," explains

• European biocontrol trials successful – more plants, healthier crops

  September 5, 2023

  we can already observe the positive impact of Trianum on the health of the crop. Adding Trianum at the time of sowing controls soil-borne diseases, protects [...] on investment of our solutions.” “What has been quite exciting to see, is the impact of the Casea beneficial nematodes on the quality of the crop, particularly [...] nematodes The trials with beneficial nematodes, natural enemies of a wide variety of pests such as wireworms, caterpillars and fly larvae, are also showing