Koppert: biological crop protection and pollination
Koppert, a Dutch family company founded in 1967: natural enemies, bumblebee pollination, microbial products and monitoring for growers.
Dutch family company, founded in 1967, supplying natural enemies, bumblebee pollination and microbial products for crops.
Netherlands · Family company
Koppert is a Dutch family company that develops biological crop solutions based on natural enemies of pests, pollinators and beneficial microorganisms. It was founded in 1967 by Jan Koppert, a Dutch grower, and still describes itself as rooted in growing. Its work covers pest control, disease control, pollination, plant health, application and monitoring, and it serves growers of protected vegetables, ornamentals, fruit, outdoor vegetables and arable crops. Named products include Trianum, which strengthens the root environment, and the biological fungicide Macan™.
In a greenhouse or field, biological control means releasing beneficial mites and insects that feed on or parasitise pests, using bumblebees to pollinate crops such as tomatoes, and applying microorganisms that protect roots and leaves. These tools work best as part of a planned programme: pests have to be identified early, releases timed to the pest's life cycle and other treatments chosen so they do not harm the beneficials. Koppert combines its products with the advice needed to fit them into crop management.
Size of the business
Koppert lists more than 300 solutions, sales in over 100 countries and more than 3,000 employees.
What does the company offer?
Koppert offers beneficial mites and insects, bumblebee pollination, microbial products, and monitoring and application technology.
How should a buyer make contact?
Koppert works through national companies, and the company website lists the local contacts for each country. Enquiries are answered best when they state the crop and pest problem, the area concerned and the timing required.
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