About
Koppert iPM is the digital and advisory platform from Koppert, one of the world's foremost authorities in biological crop protection and natural pollination. With a legacy spanning more than 58 years and a portfolio of 300+ solutions, Koppert empowers growers across protected vegetables, ornamentals, fruits, outdoor vegetables, and arable crops to manage pests, diseases, and pollination challenges using nature-based methods. The platform provides access to Koppert's full ecosystem of biological products—including predatory mites, predatory insects, parasitic wasps, beneficial nematodes, and beneficial microorganisms—paired with expert agronomic guidance and monitoring tools. Growers can identify the right solution for their specific crop and pest pressure through an intelligent Solution Finder, and track implementation and outcomes over time. Koppert iPM is built for commercial growers, agronomists, and crop advisors who want to minimize the environmental side effects of conventional pesticides while maximizing crop quality and yield. The platform integrates application guidance, monitoring support, and real-time news from Koppert's global research network. Available in over 100 countries and supported by a team of 3,000+ employees, Koppert iPM is the go-to resource for sustainable, science-backed crop protection at any scale.
Key Features
- Solution Finder: An intelligent tool that helps growers identify the right biological product or strategy based on their specific crop type and pest or disease pressure.
- Comprehensive Biological Product Portfolio: Access to 300+ nature-based solutions including predatory mites, parasitic wasps, beneficial nematodes, and beneficial microorganisms for pest and disease control.
- Crop Monitoring & Application Guidance: Integrated monitoring tools and expert application guidance to help growers track pest populations and apply biological controls at the right time and rate.
- Natural Pollination Services: Biological pollination solutions for protected crops, leveraging bumblebees and other natural pollinators to improve fruit set and crop quality.
- Global Agronomic Support Network: Backed by 3,000+ employees in 100+ countries, growers receive local expert support combined with Koppert's global research and development resources.
Use Cases
- Greenhouse vegetable growers using predatory mites and parasitic wasps to control whitefly and spider mite populations without synthetic pesticides.
- Commercial fruit growers deploying bumblebee pollination colonies in tunnels and glasshouses to improve fruit set and uniformity.
- Ornamental and flower producers managing thrips, aphids, and fungal diseases with targeted biological agents to meet export market residue requirements.
- Arable and outdoor crop farmers integrating beneficial nematodes into soil management programs to reduce soil-borne pest pressure.
- Agronomists and crop advisors using Koppert's Solution Finder and monitoring tools to design and manage biological IPM programs for their grower clients.
Pros
- Proven 58+ Year Track Record: Koppert is a globally trusted name in biological crop protection, providing growers with confidence in the science and reliability of its solutions.
- Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Approach: Biological solutions reduce reliance on chemical pesticides, helping growers meet sustainability goals and regulatory requirements while protecting beneficial insects.
- Broad Crop & Pest Coverage: With 300+ solutions spanning vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, and arable crops, the platform addresses a wide range of pest, disease, and pollination challenges.
- Global Reach with Local Expertise: Available in 100+ countries with in-region agronomic support, ensuring growers get advice tailored to their local conditions and regulations.
Cons
- Not a Traditional SaaS Platform: Koppert iPM is tightly tied to physical biological product purchasing; purely digital or software-only access is limited compared to standalone AgTech platforms.
- Pricing Opacity: Product and service pricing is not publicly listed, requiring growers to contact a local reseller or representative for quotes, which can slow procurement.
- Biological Solutions Require Expertise: Effective use of predatory insects and beneficial organisms requires agronomic knowledge and proper timing; less suitable for growers without specialist guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Koppert iPM?
Koppert iPM is an integrated pest management platform and product ecosystem from Koppert that helps growers manage crop pests, diseases, and pollination using biological and sustainable solutions rather than synthetic chemicals.
What types of crops does Koppert iPM support?
Koppert iPM supports a wide range of crops including protected vegetables, ornamentals, fruits, outdoor vegetables, and arable crops, making it suitable for greenhouse and open-field growers alike.
Is Koppert iPM available outside the United States?
Yes. Koppert operates in over 100 countries across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa, with local subsidiaries and reseller networks in each region.
How does the Solution Finder work?
The Solution Finder guides growers through a series of questions about their crop type and specific pest or disease problem, then recommends the most appropriate biological products and application strategies from Koppert's portfolio.
Are Koppert's biological solutions safe for workers and the environment?
Yes. Koppert's biological products are specifically designed to be safe for workers, consumers, and beneficial insects. They are used in integrated pest management programs to minimize negative environmental impact compared to conventional chemical pesticides.
