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

  October 21, 2024

  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, this is how Swirski-Mite [...] in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius [...] 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

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

  March 17, 2025

  eventually to their current specialty: anthuriums. For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In [...] Brothers continues to feel the company’s personal touch. “Fifteen, twenty years ago, you could just call someone at Koppert and get a sample to try out. Things [...] shift has led to more resilient plants and a more sustainable growing process. The road to chemical-free horticulture Looking ahead, Pieter sees a future where

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

  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. [...] since we went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological [...] 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

• The Spidex®-Spical® dual solution to spider mite control in glasshouse strawberry production

  July 20, 2021

  predator, with the ability to reinstate its dominance over very high spider mite populations. For more information on how to implement a successful biological [...] pest-predator ratio, leading to a population surge in the pest, and crop loss,” explained Stella. Spical® adds strength to the TSSM control strategy early [...] the foundation to a successful TSSM control strategy. Its positioning reflects several key biological attributes including its ability to remain active

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  . An important principle to scout for diseases is to understand what a healthy plant looks like. This is specifically key to identifying seedling diseases [...] seasons shift from winter to early spring. For growers, this transition is not just about preparing for planting; it is also a critical time for pest and [...] become more active, leading to potential outbreaks if not monitored closely. Scouting during this period allows growers to identify pest populations before

• Cerall, a powerful seed treatment solution against seed-borne diseases in cereal crops

  Seed-borne diseases are harmful to your crop and can have a big impact on your yield. Want to know more about these diseases and how to recognize them? Click on [...] seeds. The product is a seed coating - the seeds are treated prior to sowing. Cerall remains effective on stored seeds for up to one year after application [...] ability to deal with abiotic stress This results in improved yields and a positive return on investment. How does Cerall work? Cerall contains a high c

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience [...] using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the [...] opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest

• Knowing & recognizing

  Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered [...] recognized by Koppert for over 50 years. Recent scientific discoveries concerning beneficial microorganisms have led to new practical solutions for growers [...] recognizing also includes new biopesticides and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to grow better and remain

• Koppert UK Conference: 19th October 2023

  August 25, 2023

  Register Your Interest To Attend This Year's Koppert UK Conference Koppert UK will be hosting a special conference on October 19th at The New Jakemans Stadium [...] including; a lesson in how drones are deployed across agricultural and amenity areas, how our brilliant Natutec Drive distributes natural predators to crops [...] portfolio to ensure you get the best from your relative industry. Register Your Interest Now To register your interest for the event, and to receive a formal

• At Koppert, every day is Earth Day

  April 26, 2021

  believe that in order to solve the world’s biggest challenges, we need to take the interests of people as well as nature to heart. We need to stay connected and [...] pheromones, has led to countless solutions that have improved plant resilience to the point that pests and diseases hardly stand a chance. Using a holistic approach [...] and understand how nature works. Restore Our Earth This year’s Earth Day theme is ‘Restore Our Earth’, which focuses not only on the need to reduce people’s