• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  Sjaak van Dijk’s father was already using the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis and Sjaak himself has always used it. However, Sjaak recently made [...] his initial experiences, Sjaak van Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory mite that immediately enters the crop to

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as a curative measure against the oak processionary

• Bumblebee pollination

  more pollination potential when compared to rival products because Koppert’s bumblebee colonies grow faster and last longer. The hive design developed over [...] custom-made solutions. We consider customer feedback essential! Ready for tomorrow’s challenges Pro-active research and collaboration with a number of scientific

• Bugs

  attract and eliminate harmful bugs in different crop stages. With Koppert’s biological solutions for bugs, professional growers can protect their crops

• Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags

  January 6, 2021

  effects on crop plants and substrate microbes,” commented Neil Procter, Koppert’s expert on biostimulants. Neil explained that when the treatment is applied [...] which keeps the treatment price to an acceptable level. Neil added, “There’s a whole lot more to be gained by using Fortafol-D. It supports general plant

• Koppert and CABI collaborate on making more biological controls available

  October 8, 2018

  diseases.’ Following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, Koppert’s Corporate Marketing Director, Peter Maes, said knowledge sharing was valuable [...] collaborating in a number of areas in East and West Africa. Validating each other’s data and promoting sustainable agriculture will benefit thousands of growers

• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  societies to improve soil health. Held on the 5th of December, this year’s theme is: ‘Soils: Where Food Begins’. Throughout the world, soil nutrient loss [...] way that does not impact on soil life. In this we are a partner of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Key strategies to promote healthy soil: - Adopting

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  distributor Mertens and decided that in spring we would start using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem . A major advantage is that the bycatch of other

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

  January 14, 2025

  persimilis was the first predatory mite introduced by Koppert in the 60s, and it remains Rianne’s favourite. ‘It stands talls on its legs, is perfectly round and [...] like predatory mites , enable them to cultivate their crops sustainably. It’s a journey I’ve been on since 1998. Transforming perspectives on biocontrol [...] plant is far more resilient and can withstand pest infestations far better. It’s a winning combination and gives us the best results and a great deal of sa

• Phytophthora blight

  by this disease which ravaged potato crops throughout Europe during the 1840s. Life cycle and appearance of Phytophthora blight Phytophthora species are