• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips [...] we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing season [...] combining a deep respect for nature and understanding of growers’ challenges, they are transforming biological pest control one breakthrough at a time. We

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  Organisational Structure In 2022, the Foundation established a governance structure comprising a board, a steering committee, and three working groups dedicated [...] Koppert employees were supported. Quite a number actively volunteered in social projects. They were supported either by a financial contribution for the organisation [...] undertake activities. These included a sponsored walk for KWF (Dutch cancer society), different gardening projects with a social aspect, ‘Sinterklaas’ for

• Boost your cherry flowers for a good production

  March 11, 2021

  right strategy for a strong fruit set. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in Autumn, are swelling [...] A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. Top fruit crops are close to flowering. Now it is the time to choose the right [...] and ready to open. During the short flowering period the crop experiences a tremendous hormonal shift moving from the earlier vegetative stage to this

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 4, 2021

  was a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class of [...] Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was [...] Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company prides itself on its

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific [...] using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the [...] Embracing change Lukas Locher, a fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol [...] biocontrol agent is effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact [...] market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  Brand, a leading company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe [...] part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. [...] has been quite challenging for Chula Brand, since we went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks, extending the efficacy. Spidex Vital Plus has been [...] spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory mites giving spider mites no chance to break out further [...] the sachets make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  Innovation in biological crop protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better [...] but is considered one of the most difficult species to produce. Thanks to a combination of in-depth knowledge, technical breakthroughs, and strategic [...] available in commercial volumes. We are the only company in the world to do so. A predatory mite with exceptional potential Limonica is distinguished by its

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  with the emergence of a new pest: Thrips parvispinus. “ It’s devastating the pepper crops here, ” Kris explains. “ But we already had a predatory mite in [...] research, we could act quickly—test, reproduce, and deliver a solution in time .” Staying ahead in a globalized world In today’s interconnected world, pests [...] determination come together. Predatory mites have become more than just a tool - they’re a symbol of what sustainable agriculture can achieve. Nothing beats