• Peach

  There is was first domesticated and cultivated for its fruit. The description ‘persica’ refers to the popularity of the tree in Persia when it was introduced

• Cottony cushion scale

  Australia. It was accidentally introduced to California in about 1868 and devastated the citrus industry there until a natural enemy from Australia was introduced [...] introduced in 1888. This was the first ever example of successful classical biological control. The cottony cushion scale has subsequently spread widely through

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

  tally friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability [...] insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural enemy releases was challenging at first, they found an ally in Koppert that not only has the

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  achieve this, the implementation of an integrated pest management program was necessary. "We started looking for alternatives and found Koppert... at the [...] factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release of beneficial [...] monitoring supervisor, the willingness of Koppert consultants in this process was vital. "It has been a very good experience because we have acquired knowledge

• 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 [...] problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control starts sooner So far [...] the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop more evenly

• Carrot

  and southwestern Asia. The carrot plant presumably comes from Persia and was originally produced for its seeds and leaves. Carrots can be classified as

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

  opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional [...] traditional methods can no longer be applied. "10 years ago, organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but

• GROW article on Koppert participation in Dutch Innovation Mission

  April 19, 2022

  the fruit and vegetable sector. Central to the agri-food innovation mission was the exploration of equal cooperation on research and development for both [...] as well as exploring opportunities for public-private collaboration. “It was an eye-opening experience.” says Emile de Groot, Technical Advisor from Koppert [...] emerging farmers, including Agri and Horti, in South Africa. This mission was focused more on agriculture, so I hope that we will collaborate again soon

• Pomegranate

  grow up to between 5 and 8 metres (16 and 26 feet) tall. The pomegranate was originally cultivated near modern-day Iran and spread to the Mediterranean

• Maize

  pod corn, sweet corn and flour corn. Already about 10,000 years ago, maize was domesticated by the indigenous communities in Mexico and it still plays a