Koppert has announced a strategic partnership with Insect Science, naming the company as its preferred supplier of semiochemical solutions. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the development of sustainable pest management tools for farmers worldwide. The agreement was signed on 19 June 2025 in the Netherlands by Martin Koppert, chief business officer at Koppert, and Martin van Niekerk, technical and commercial director at Insect Science, representing a shared commitment to accelerate innovation in sustainable agriculture.

Insect Science is a pioneer in the development of semiochemical solutions: naturally occurring signaling compounds that insects use to communicate. By mimicking these chemical signals, it becomes possible to influence insect behavior in targeted ways, such as attracting pests into traps (monitoring and mass trapping) or disrupting mating life cycles (mating disruption). Insect Science’s strength lies in its dedicated R&D team, which combines deep expertise in applied entomology, chemical ecology and chemical synthesis to identify, recreate, and formulate these compounds for use in the field. Each solution is rigorously tested under real-world conditions to ensure reliability and effectiveness. Unlike conventional chemical pesticides, semiochemical solutions work with nature, offering high selectivity, low environmental impact, and compatibility with biological control programs, making them essential tools in Responsible Pest Management.

The agreement follows more than a year of close collaboration between the two companies. What began with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) evolved into joint research and business development efforts, and has now resulted in a formal Memorandum of Agreement (MoA). Initial focus of the collaboration will be on Southern Europe and MEA (Middle East and Africa), and from there more global opportunities will be explored. Koppert will source its semiochemical range, including monitoring lures, advanced mating disruption, mass trapping, and attract-and-kill solutions, from Insect Science as preferred partner. 

 

Source:  Koppert August 6, 2025 news release