Western flower thrips

General The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be fou

Breeding Beauty: How United Selections Protects Innovation with 100% IPM

where Koppert has been instrumental. This shared ownership ensures the program is sustained 30 days a month . Protecting Innovation, The Koppert Way Over [...] Compatible chemical interventions And biological control as the foundation The Koppert Macros Program: Where Precision Matters Thrips and spider mites are the [...] grown in proximity. To manage this pressure, United Selections adopted Koppert’s biological program , following extensive trials. “Before any product is

Diamond back moth

General The diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) belongs to the family of Plutellidae . It only attacks Brassicaceae species, including cruciferous weeds. The diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella

Impatiens thrips

General Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) is an increasing problem in greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spr

Onion thrips

General The onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) is distributed throughout the world. It is found outdoors on many plants and particularly damaging on onions, leek, and in greenhouses on cucurbits, tomato, sw

Partners with Nature

people and the planet, in partnership with nature That is the one reason the Koppert team wakes up excited every day as look forward to interact with our growers [...] clarity of mission crystallized in October in 2014, after almost 50 years of Koppert’s dedication to the production and development of natural enemies to control [...] control the most common pests in both horticulture and agriculture. Koppert now provides a holistic approach that we offer to our clients today. It starts

Obscure mealybug

General The obscure mealy bug ( Pseudococcus viburni ) (formerly known as Pseudococcus affinis) originates from South America, but can now be found in many parts of the world with a temperate climate.

Plant Disease Management

Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

them. Although Koppert was a late entrant into this market, growers gradually adopted our innovative systems and products. Today, Koppert is the preferred [...] of purpose and a firm belief in the quality of Koppert products, Charles Macharia (general manager, Koppert Kenya), started the journey. ”It was quite demanding [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis Swirski-Mite Amblyseius swirskii Ten years ago, Koppert Kenya was established with the objective to consistently deliver reliable

Parasitic wasps

experience and expertise, Koppert is a trusted source for growers seeking effective and reliable biological control solutions. Koppert offers various parasitic