• In Memoriam Peter Koppert

  June 21, 2023

  Category: News Date published: June 21, 2023 In Memoriam Peter Koppert

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  pests," says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when we launched our Swirski-Mite solution, a game-changer in crop protection [...] Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967, our founder Jan Koppert reached a major breakthrough by being the first to use predatory mites [...] technologies, and invested in facilities for mass production, resulting in an effective and viable solution. Those breakthroughs in turn have served as a launch

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  headquarters near Dereham in Norfolk, but the company also has a joint-venture in India for the production of warm-climate crops. In Norfolk 4,000m 2 of heated [...] control in the summer we use Spidex Vital ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) and Spical ( Neoseiulus californicus ).” Amblyseius swirskii helps Peter in his fight [...] problem,” says Peter. “ We also use the traps earlier in the season to monitor pest populations, and if we get high pressure areas, we use them in conjunction

• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  April 19, 2018

  policies in place in many parts of the world,’ says Peter Maes, presenting his view on the future at the headquarters of Koppert Biological Systems in Berkel [...] is also gaining in importance in the world of practice. Peter Maes points to outdoor crops, where Koppert is continuing to gain ground in major crops such [...] The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes, Koppert's director of Corporate Marketing

• Expanded board to strengthen development at Koppert Biological Systems

  April 19, 2018

  The new roles are much more specific in nature and, together, cover all areas in which the company operates. In addition to the expansion, there is also [...] increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection [...] well in their new roles.’ Photo caption from left to right: René Koppert Director Horti Martin Koppert Director Agri René Ruiter Director Horti Peter Maes

• Oak processionary moth

  individuals. The larvae usually stay in their nests during the day leaving at night in a characteristic procession to feed in the canopy of the trees. If the [...] native to central and southern Europe but is now present in almost all European countries and also in parts of the Middle East. Damage symptoms The nests of [...] wingspan of ca. 30 mm. The adults emerge and fly between the end of July and mid September. The eggs (with up to 300 eggs per batch) are laid in contiguous

• Leek moth

  instar larvae are ca 1 mm long, but mature larvae are ca 10 mm with a brown head capsule and . a yellowish-white body. Pupation takes place in a 10-mm-long [...] General The leek moth is present throughout Europe. It is also found in some Asian countries and has been introduced to parts of Canada. The larvae of [...] stages are most widely affected, but the seedling stage is sometimes affected in nurseries. Stored onions and garlic are also damaged. After hatching, the

• Veni Calcium

  calcium in the product can easily be taken up by the plant. Pack size 5 and 20 litre containers. Presentation Light brown liquid. Content 10% CaO (Calcium [...] can be added to improve Veni Calcium uptake (adjuvants need to be registered in the UK) Dosage The dosage of Veni Calcium depends on crop and climate and [...] and should always be adjusted to the particular situation Apply Veni Calcium in critical growth stages when calcium deficiency can be expected Application

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  passed away, my brother Peter started running Koppert as a commercial venture. I joined them in 1972, and my cousin Henri Oosthoek in 1977. From the start [...] market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future [...] little predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and

• Koppert and CABI collaborate on making more biological controls available

  October 8, 2018

  This follows the success of earlier collaboration in Kenya in March this year in which CABI and the Koppert Foundation stepped up their efforts to combat [...] needed most. ‘CABI has a strong presence in Africa and Koppert Kenya and CABI are collaborating in a number of areas in East and West Africa. Validating each [...] control in less developed countries Dr Trevor Nicholls, CABI CEO, said he was proud to be working alongside Koppert to help solve problems in agriculture