• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  alleviate the risks of hunger'. * *World Food Day was declared by the United Nations in 1979. It is the day when international attention is paid to adequate [...] agents and that is why we are increasing the production of microbiological solutions worldwide', says Peter Maes. 'We believe this is the way to improve [...] lives and the changing climate, the resilience of crops has become a crucial factor in our struggle to produce food with dwindling resources. The enduring

• Mycotal in Salad Crops

  July 5, 2019

  muscarium and is used for the control of the glasshouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum , and tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci . Mycotal is a novel pest [...] penetration of the canopy Environmental conditions: the development of Mycotal is favoured by high relative humidity (above 70%, when applied with the adjuvant [...] Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6 Make the most of Mycotal in your salad crop IPM strategy Mycotal is a spore formulation of the insect pathogenic fungus Lecanicillium

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  economic loss to the business, that can often be avoided. A hygiene programme is a significant part of the disease control strategy. The use of peroxyacetic [...] a 1% v/v dilution, is the nurseryman’s standard disinfectant treatment. Most pathogen spores will succumb to the treatment, if the recommended concentration [...] watering-in the cuttings with the plant biostimulant Vidi Parva . At the same time, Vidi Parva should be tank mixed with Trianum-P to prevent the entry of

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  January 17, 2022

  says Maes. The Koppert ‘K’ is designed to aim forward: always looking ahead for new sustainable solutions. In addition, the symmetry symbolises the equal [...] above and underground. The natural shapes and colours of the new Koppert brand express the connectivity with nature, and the unlimited solutions which [...] reflects our connection to nature. ‘Our mission to contribute to the health of people and the planet by partnering with nature has led us to where we are today:

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  December 18, 2018

  boosts the vitality of the predatory mite. As product manager Tim Bossinga explains, 'the improved vitality is a result of the fact that the predatory [...] Macro-Mite , which boosts the vitality of the Macrocheles robustulus predatory mite. Macro-Mite is an effective natural enemy for the control of soil-dwelling [...] replacing the carrier material for Macro-Mite . From 17 September, the predatory mite is supplied with a carrier material that includes added peat. The improved

• Koppert’s Mirical Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

  February 13, 2024

  improves the distribution of the bugs in the crop. This all contributes to improved performance and maximum results in whitefly control. The Mirical strips [...] in Berlin on the 9th of February, honours outstanding innovations in the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain, from production to the point of sale [...] sale. Accepting the award on behalf of Koppert, product manager Tim Bossinga said that innovation lay at the core of Koppert’s DNA and is a result of its

• New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

  June 9, 2021

  developing new propagation facilities. The primary aim is clear: to become one of the leading producers of climbing plants in the home and European markets. “We [...] ethical manner, by reducing the use of peat, diminishing the use of chemical pesticides and using biological methods for the control of pests and diseases [...] works for us. The programme combines the use of aphid parasitoids, predatory mites and beneficial nematodes . It’s critical that we are using the right products

• Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

  June 20, 2019

  gamma - Silver Y Moth The most harmful caterpillars that occur in the greenhouse belong to the Noctuidae, which is the largest of all the lepidopteran families [...] Tomato looper The Tortricidae are another group of caterpillars that affect greenhouse crops. The term ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars [...] Always read the label and product information before use. Pay attention to the risk indications and follow the safety precautions on the label. Recommended

• ‘Knowing & recognising’ now available in 4 languages

  December 18, 2018

  and Spanish. The English version was launched in October last year. ‘The success of the English version underlined the urgent need to have the information [...] solutions. The first edition of ‘Knowing & recognising’ was published 25 years ago. The new version is the biggest to date, partly because of the new section [...] it’s important that information concerning the prevalent pests and diseases is accessible to other parts of the world in different languages. ’As both public

• In Memoriam Peter Koppert

  June 21, 2023

  cousin Henri, carried on the business. Under their leadership, our company grew into the pioneering global market leader it is today. With his determination [...] company is also about interpersonal connections and about making a positive impact on the world. He managed to integrate this warmth into the DNA of our [...] With deep sadness, we share the passing of Peter Koppert. Our beloved founder passed away on June 20 after a brief illness at the age of 73. Until just a few