• Koppert collaborates to launch free biocontrol tool

  February 14, 2020

  Biological Systems is one of the partners to share its expertise to produce an innovative free-to-use tool to help growers reduce their reliance on chemical [...] International Year of Plant Health which aims to raise awareness of the importance of plant health in addressing world hunger, poverty, threats to the environment [...] manufacturers. The portal will be rolled out to a further 10-15 countries in multiple languages this year, including Spain, Brazil, Uganda and Bangladesh

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  effective tool to control armoured scale. How to recognize damage of armoured scales Armoured scales can cause severe damage in your crop and can have a significant [...] on the degree of infestation.’ Everything you need to know To support you in comprehending how our new introduced natural enemy Rhyzobug can support you [...] continuous pursuit to help growers biologically control pests in their outdoor crops, we are excited to introduce the newest member to our family: Rhyzobug

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It means that a number of factors need to work together. ‘Thanks to our [...] future. At Koppert we are on a mission to change the face of agriculture; to offer our biological solutions to growers as a sustainable and reliable alternative [...] do this 4 to 5 times a day. This means that they have a voracious appetite for pest insects in the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert pests

• Introducing the new Limonica: double the mites, double the power

  January 31, 2025

  number of predatory mites in a bottle means that the product becomes more accessible to growers in both existing and new markets. More importantly, the [...] aspect is that the mite stays active in a wide range of temperatures, from 13°C to 30°C. Even at 13°C, it continues to lay about one egg per day, ensuring [...] larvae Active across a broad temperature range High reproductive capacity Available per February 2025 Can’t wait to try out the new bottle with even more

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  Koppert, a Dutch grower with a clear vision; the world needed an alternative for chemical pesticides. He was the first to introduce a natural enemy to combat [...] are a major problem for many potato growers. Most of the effective conventional soil insecticides for wireworms have been banned since many years. The [...] through a Dosatron venturi injector. As nematodes are a biological solution, thus alive, it is important to create the best circumstances for them to be effective

• Koppert invests in Amoéba to strengthen strategic collaboration

  July 23, 2025

  Koppert is proud to announce its intention to invest €800,000 in Amoéba S.A., an industrial greentech company listed on the Paris Euronext Growth market [...] “Together, we are unlocking a new chapter in sustainable crop protection .” The partnership highlights both companies’ shared vision to advance biological al [...] designed to combat fungal diseases such as Downy Mildew and Powdery Mildew in high-value crops like grapes and vegetables. The product introduces a novel

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  need registration in most countries, they require only a short development time to reach a new market. ‘The chemical solutions I used before were no longer [...] Koppert is a pioneer when it comes to the selection and breeding of beneficial nematodes for the biological control of many pests. Having introduced them [...] since 1986, steps have recently been taken to apply them successfully in a broad spectrum of agricultural crops. A growing number of farmers are now using

• Latest R&D data about the new strain of Myzus persicae

  February 9, 2025

  speculated that a different aphid species might be involved due to the pest’s unusual behavior. According to Onne Isfordink, a member of Koppert’s R&D team [...] in the lab. The strain showed a reduced sensitivity to previously reliable solutions and exhibited a much faster development rate. This meant infestations [...] needed to address it. ‘This is a global challenge,’ says Isfordink. ‘We’re working to ensure every region has the tools and knowledge needed to manage

• West Africa – business with a mission

  January 15, 2018

  are aware that this fruit has to conform to high standards. Many are ready to make the switch from chemical agents to our products,' Michel observed. [...] and security in a sustainable way, so that it has a positive impact on both human health and the environment, is a matter that is close to his heart, says [...] was launched at the end of last year. 'We chose Ivory Coast because it grows a wide range of crops, and has reached a stage in its infrastructure and

• Daring approach to thrips at Porta Nova pays off

  December 22, 2020

  were less than one year old. A daring yet effective approach – thanks in part to a temporary overkill, the pest has kept its head down in the White Naomi [...] have had to go back to pesticides, but they had ceased to offer us any flexibility. The number of pesticides is limited and there are so many restrictions [...] temporary overkill was an investment, a necessity to bring the use of pesticides to an end. But, we have found a balance and now use normal quantities