• Stepping up the fight against Tuta absoluta in Kenya with safer and sustainable biocontrol products

  March 15, 2021

  demonstrations and associated training formed a major part of creating awareness of these practices of which both farmers and extension workers were trained [...] displayed knowledge of the various biological control practices for the tomato leaf miner. Notably, 100% of farmers mentioned the use of pheromone traps (Tutasan [...] 92% use of Trianum for management of soil borne pathogens. They also mentioned other aspects that are critical to the sustainable management of Tuta absoluta

• Koppert transfers its biostimulant and fertilizer portfolio to REKA

  March 19, 2025

  while ensuring continued availability of biostimulants and fertilizers, Koppert has transferred the management of its biostimulant and fertilizer portfolio [...] , logistics, R&D, regulatory affairs, sales and marketing of these products. The transfer of product registrations and trademarks is expected to be completed [...] distribution channels. About REKA REKA specializes in a comprehensive range of nutrients, inoculants and biostimulants for plants and soil, ensuring that

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 6, 2025

  developed a more sustainable version of our 1L bottle that fits both the environmental goals and the practical needs of growers. The new bottles are made [...] across our portfolio. To ensure the continuous quality, safety and performance of our beneficial insects the new packaging had to be thoroughly tested. The [...] states Jolien Wechgelaar, Global Innovation Specialist Packaging. ‘ As part of our roadmap to improve packaging sustainability, we are also aiming to developing

• Earth Day 2022: Koppert’s ongoing investment in the planet

  April 22, 2022

  up to an estimated reduction of 9000 tonnes of CO2-eq in 2022 Streamlining production processes such as the introduction of a green label greenhouse for [...] 1660 m3 of water saved thanks to improved cleaning techniques and increased yields. An increasing number of electric cars are now in use. 75% of the fuel [...] e Fuel Program, resulting in a reduction of our CO2 footprint by 250 tonnes of CO2-eq in 2021 8500 tonnes of CO2 compensated via the Gold Standard Foundation

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

  July 24, 2023

  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 [...] crops. The use of natural enemies in agriculture is gaining traction. Improved packaging and new application methods are simplifying the use of our biological [...] Citripar parasitic wasp for the control of mealybugs in grapes and citrus, and the Spidex predatory mite for the control of spider mites in tomatoes. Jenette:

• Spot the caterpillar!

  July 7, 2023

  caterpillar! Caterpillars come in all types of species and sizes. Some of them stand out from the foliage, but most of them are the same colour as the plant [...] called a leaf 'miner'! Caterpillars of different butterfly species have three pairs of real legs and up to five pairs of false legs (prolegs). The prolegs [...] They’re also masters of hide-and-seek. To help you tackle them, we’ve made a useful list for you. Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths

• New edition Insect Pest Management

  November 4, 2020

  and forecasting of pest outbreaks, yield loss and impact assessments and all of the latest methods involved in the control and management of insects. It includes [...] Management , will be available towards the end of November. Prominent entomologists David Dent and Richard Binks of Koppert UK fortuitously met at Koppert's [...] the third edition of Insect Pest Management . 'IPM is continuously moving forward, especially in the last five years, with a host of new biological solutions

• Eco-friendly packaging to make citrus production more sustainable

  June 11, 2021

  ity of citrus production. This is not the first of Koppert’s products to use packaging that facilitates subsequent recycling. The introduction of the Ulti-Mite [...] packaging, and the Eco-friendly coolbox for transportation of live cargo are all part of a growing number of innovations to promote sustainable practices. With [...] A growing number of our products are being packaged using eco-friendly materials. Our target in terms of packaging and raw materials is zero waste while

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  June 28, 2021

  Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners of the company Sociedade Agrícola [...] the end of their cycle with a high level of plant health and vigour so that the harvesting machine can do its work well. ‘With the introduction of mechanical [...] present the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides, guaranteeing the final consumer zero

• Mirical - Revolutionary packaging simplifies application and maximizes whitefly control

  January 15, 2024

  growers for its improved performance and ease of use, with some growers reporting a reduction in application time of 50%. The predatory bug Macrolophus pygmaeus [...] development, the new solution makes full use of the bugs ’ predatory behaviours to control whitefly in a number of greenhouse vegetables. And true to Koppert's [...] Mirical comes in sets of ten strips carrying the predatory bugs. These strips can easily be distributed by hanging them over the stalk of a fully-grown leaf