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

  March 17, 2025

  eczema from handling chemical sprays, and it became clear that we needed a better, healthier alternative.” That’s when they turned to Koppert’s biological [...] also from policymakers in The Hague and Brussels. We need clear regulations and support, not shifting policies that make long-term planning impossible.” [...] purchased land in Bergschenhoek and started growing lettuce. Over the years, the family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  organic farming and biological crop protection . This transition required Lukas to question traditional approaches, learn new techniques, and conduct numerous [...] the need for resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging the importance of learning from both setbacks and triumphs in this evolving [...] potential of organic farming and the integration of beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates challenges and celebrates successes, his story

• Horiver Sticky Cards: A Powerful Tool for Pest Management and Prevention

  May 27, 2024

  trap pests active both above and below the ground. It has been specifically adapted to trap root aphids and fungus gnats and has two attachment points for [...] faces increasing challenges in agriculture and pest management, innovative solutions are crucial for sustainable and efficient plant cultivation. Among the [...] ve and early pest prevention method to manage insect populations. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of using Horiver sticky cards and delve

• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  Larvanem nematodes between late August and early September in regions like Ontario and Quebec, and between mid-July and early August in British Columbia. Hint: [...] areas to feel soft, spongy, and brown. Signs of their presence include turf that can be easily lifted due to root damage and patches of grass dug up by [...] the pest and release symbiotic bacteria that kill them within days. The offspring of the nematodes then feed on the deceased grubs. Application and Timing

• The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) and Shore Fly Control

  July 4, 2024

  predator that targets both Fungus Gnat and Shore Fly. Both the adult beetles and larvae actively search for and feed on eggs, young larvae, and pupae. They [...] drying out and increases available food sources such as molds and fungi in the medium. Note: Larvae inhabit the top 2-3 inches of growing medium and can be [...] controlled with cultural and biological techniques rather than chemical approaches. How do you get Fungus Gnats and Shore Fly? Fungus Gnats and Shore Fly are both

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  ‘My grandfather was a grower and entrepreneur; that’s our heritage, and we never forget that we work for growers. That is and always will be one of our core [...] remains unchanged, and that is to work towards the better health of people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact [...] distributor that includes road and airfreight, with adequate ventilation and temperature regulation to ensure that the mites stay healthy and vital.’ Packaging

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

  May 19, 2025

  management that reduces pesticide use. Since 2014, she has been dedicated to ensuring the quality of the predatory mites that Koppert produces and imports [...] slogan but a philosophy that lives in every detail of the work of people like Bertha. Her dedication ensures that our predatory mites and other natural enemies [...] protecting the crops that provide us with food. Roots in nature Originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, Bertha showed a passion for biodiversity and agriculture from

• Unauthorized Sellers: A Notice to Our Loyal Customers

  May 7, 2024

  example, on each sachet and on the box the sachets come in you will see something like this: 05520DI U415 4E/15 Wk 19/20 This shows that this specific batch [...] Marketplace, Kijiji, and other re-sellable platforms. These “unauthorized distributors” are purchasing products (mainly sachets) and re-selling them singularly [...] different from those listed on the package will have a negative effect on quality and function. If needed sachets can be stored for 1-2 weeks from the week number

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  (24 V + and –, or 24V – and +). The signal from the climate computer will now dictate when the receivers open and close. Recommended opening and closing [...] for suitably trained Wireless BeeHome users and explains how the machine is constructed and used. Make sure that the user manual is always available for reference [...] Make sure that the Wireless BeeHome system – both transmitters and receivers – is not exposed to damp, prolonged periods of intense sunshine, and violent

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  knowledge and skills to be able to identify pests such as whitefly , red spider mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each [...] of agrochemicals and has allowed them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global [...] by international certifiers that endorse its habaneros as a safe and innocuous product. The collaboration between Koppert and HyFood is another example of