• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical [...] peppers varies according to region and production conditions. At La Hacienda Fresh, reaching up to 42 weeks has been possible thanks to the reduction of crop [...] al applications have decreased considerably by up to 40%, depending on the cycle," he said. Hacienda Fresh and Koppert have been implementing a successful

• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  April 19, 2018

  threat to food safety, and both chemicals and artificial fertilizers are products of the petrochemical industry which relies on mineral oil. ‘And we all [...] allow us to cultivate crops in a much more natural and therefore more sustainable way and in many cases actually prevent outbreaks of diseases and pests, [...] yourself than you used to be able to, as long as you have qualified people at your disposal, of course.’ Precision agriculture and horticulture Technology

• Koppert To Showcase Digital Assistant Prototype At Fruit Logistica 2024

  February 2, 2024

  assistant that's designed to support both our consultants and our customers. We want to take you with us on this journey of discovery, and therefore this digital [...] with 24/7 access to a wealth of knowledge and support from Koppert experts. The digital assistant is designed to offer instant answers to questions about [...] responses tailored to their queries. Expertise At Your Fingertips This digital tool aims to enhance decision-making for both new and experienced growers

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  it comes to cultivating greenhouse vegetables and ornamentals . Our consultants are at hand to let individual growers and companies know when to introduce [...] our beneficial organisms and in what numbers. ‘We really understand our beneficial insects and mites and how they work, and we have the advantage of producing [...] natural products and devise IPM strategies for each of our customers to suit their specific needs.’ Our successes are well recorded and we have an enormous

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

  Control whitefly and thrips with entomopathogenic fungi Whiteflies and thrips are common pests that can cause significant damage to crops and plants. An effective [...] fungus Akanthomyces muscarius attach to the whiteflies and thrips and germinate, penetrating the insect's cuticle and invading the body cavity. Once inside [...] whiteflies and thrips that are found in vegetables, ornamentals , nursery trees and soft fruit in protected cultivation. How Mycotal works When applied to the

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  shift to organic farming and biological crop protection . This transition required Lukas to question traditional approaches, learn new techniques, and conduct [...] setbacks have been inevitable. However, amidst the challenges, there have been significant successes. Lukas recognizes the need for resilience and innovation [...] mites and other beneficial insects, Lukas has witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more

• How to prevent Fusarium in pepper crops: Protect your plants with Trianum

  November 20, 2024

  solani, and Fusarium lactis . Depending on the Fusarium specie, different symptoms can be observed. A Fusarium infection can lead to root rot and stunted [...] be affected, and in severe cases, the plant may even wilt and die. Fusarium infections can lead to significant plant loss, reaching up to 50%. Therefore [...] cultivation is essential to prevent early Fusarium infection. In 2022, Glastuinbouw The Netherlands commissioned laboratory tests to investigate the effectiveness

• Yes, I’m satisfied with Natupol Booster and Koppert’s services!

  natural bees Bumblebees have a high capacity to visit more flowers and are able to carry more pollen Bumblebees have a better tolerance to certain microorga [...] by forests and this helps us a lot in when it comes to complementary pollination by other insects.’ Advantages of Koppert hives According to Madalin who [...] gives firmer and larger fruits ‘Yes, I’m satisfied with Koppert’s bumblebees and services!’ Madalin concludes. Tripol hives are better adapted to periods of

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  March 17, 2025

  various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and eventually to their current specialty: anthuriums. For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection [...] Koppert and get a sample to try out. Things have become more structured, but the essence of the company—the accessibility, the shared commitment to sustainable [...] predatory mites and have since incorporated bio fungicides and other biocontrol agents. But at the core, predatory mites are our go-to solution,” says

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  to different conditions to protect plants ”, Bertha passionately explains. This adaptability, combined with the mites' voracity and tenacity, guarantees [...] predatory mites as an alternative to chemical pesticides. His innovative spirit and dedication to sustainable agriculture continue to inspire our practices today [...] for biodiversity and agriculture from an early age. Her fascination with ecosystems and the interaction between living beings led her to study Agricultural