• Extended season for nematode biocontrol with Entonem

  March 30, 2021

  showed that the lower threshold is even lower than initially known. Verdun states that the lower threshold of 5°C is significant as it extends the range [...] and although the optimum temperature range is between 14 °C and 26 °C for Steinernema feltiae (Entonem), it is also the best cold tolerant nematode in our [...] New research into the efficacy of a range of nematode biocontrol products by Koppert Biological Systems has shown that one of its strain of the entomo

• Koppert signed the HortiTechIndia covenant to upgrade the Indian Horticulture sector

  April 3, 2017

  Biological Systems is one of these company’s and will be part of this collaboration for the next three years. The HortiTechIndia covenant is a spin-off of the [...] sector to a higher level and to gain market access. The vision is to increase the yield of vegetable crops per square meter and growers income as a consequence; [...] 30 th 2017, a new Partners for International Business (PIB) covenant was signed by Ad Bisschof from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency and by a few leading

• Koppert acquires BUG creating the largest biocontrol company in Latin America

  December 19, 2017

  announced on Monday (18 December). Founded in 2001, BUG is a pioneer in biological control in Brazil and is internationally recognized for its innovative work [...] market is very representative, with the Trichogramma galloi wasps sales covering more than 400 thousand hectares. And the company is preparing a major launch [...] launch of a new macroorganism for the grains market in 2018, a revolutionary product in the integrated management of pest- bugs . Koppert Brazil has been

• Koppert broadens its activities in Africa

  November 27, 2017

  part of the world.’ Tropical fruit is a relatively new market for Koppert Biological Systems, although it has built up a good deal of expertise in South America [...] north to Cameroon in the South-East. It is the global company’s 27th subsidiary. ‘Having successfully registered a range of Koppert’s biocontrol products [...] . ‘While in Europe, it is often consumers themselves who demand residue free products and safe food, in African countries it is usually the authorities

• Considerably lower Pythium pressure

  October 11, 2022

  it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety Skyson RZ, which has a lot of vigour and is suited to exposure levels [...] But the variety has a slightly weaker root base than other varieties. ‘This is another reason why I’ll continue to use Trianum. A combination of this product [...] keeps levels of Phythium at a very acceptable level. Treatment with Trianum is easy, requires very little labour, and is reasonably priced.’

• Dümmen Orange and Koppert present GreenGuard

  January 10, 2018

  more sustainable production. With a goal of producing pot Chrysanthemum using a minimal amount of chemicals, and facing a restriction on the use of biological [...] Biological Systems, Dümmen Orange arranged a trial permit to import beneficial insects. Koppert Biological Systems is a worldwide supplier of beneficial insects [...] retailers and consumers. GreenGuard is the new protocol in the industry to meet growers and retailers demand. The result is sustainable grown products by customers

• Bumblebees – Keep them cool this summer!

  June 27, 2019

  positively influences the lifespan of a colony. It can make the difference between just enough pollination or a fruitset problem,’ Huvermann explains. [...] ‘All that growers worldwide need to do is to take account of their local conditions and make sure the temperature is such that the bumblebees can concentrate [...] pollinators cool increases. Keeping an eye on the temperature in the greenhouse is more important than ever for your bumblebees to be able to function optimally

• European Parliament Agricultural Commission visits Koppert Biological Systems

  March 29, 2016

  'It was a great pleasure to show a large delegation from the European Parliament how a Dutch company makes innovative use of nature. Koppert is a company [...] Director, Henri Oosthoek, said he wanted to ask the delegation a favour. ‘It’s a simple one, but a strong one: Please make the voice of nature heard in Brussels [...] A top level delegation from the European Parliament Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development kicked off a three-day working tour of the Netherlands

• Koppert acquires Scandinavian Lindesro

  January 26, 2023

  directly.’ ‘This acquisition is the continuity of the long-term collaboration between our companies. This way we will continue to be a good and strong partner [...] Lindesro AB in Sweden. ‘We share the common goal of making a more sustainbale agriculture a reality. With this next step we will be able to offer more [...] at Lindesro AB. The acquisition is fully in line with the values of Koppert. Since its founding in 1967 the company is committed to promoting sustainable

• ABIM - an important conference for the biocontrol industry

  October 29, 2021

  successfully. This is why this annual meeting for the biocontrol industry is so important – for the industry itself and for society as a whole.’ (Source: [...] business meetings took place throughout the event which offered a platform for 71 exhibitors. ABIM is an unrivalled meeting place for the biocontrol industry and [...] latest regulatory changes and liaise with fellow professionals. There was a high energy level at the conference and the Koppert team worked from the early