• Koppert Kenya lightens up IFTEX 2016

  June 27, 2016

  our solutions. A couple of growers were impressed that they could have a detailed view of the ‘secret’ lives of pests such as whiteflies on HD videos as [...] sustainable crop protection in a warm and welcoming environment. A lot of our visitors expressed great feedback on the quality of Koppert products and appreciated [...] s and connect with some of the finest flower growers in the region. This year’s edition of the annual show stood out as one of the best since it began

• Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

  when plants wilt at the time of first harvest or after that. The pith disintegrates and the stem becomes hollow. Because of the bacterial growth in the [...] can survive as epiphytic bacteria on various plants or in the soil in low densities. It has also been found in the gut of insects, possibly spreading from [...] carotovora has recently been renamed Pectobacterium carotovora . It is one of the pectolytic bacteria causing extensive bacterial rots (bacterial soft rot

• Cotton aphid

  Life cycle and appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. [...] yellow to light green, or even a green-black colour . This body colour depends on temperature, food source and the density of the population. Large individuals [...] adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed

• Persea mite

  Persea mite ( Oligonychus perseae ) a key pest in avocado production worldwide. It lives and feeds on the undersides of avocado leaves, where it forms small [...] Damage symptoms Persea mite feeding causes characteristic damage on avocado leaves, primarily on the underside where the mites form small, web-covered colonies [...] nymphal and adult stages, with all life stages mainly occurring on the underside of avocado leaves within protective webbing. Female persea mites lay

• Eastern Orchards’ Success With Koppert’s Sustainable Avocado Farming Solutions

  February 5, 2025

  exceptional efficacy of Koppert's Fruitfly lures. Field observation revealed a remarkable capture rate—one lure had trapped over 50 fruitfies on a single sticky [...] sustainability, they found a reliable partner in Koppert. Effective and Sustainable Pest Control with Koppert Lures One of the biggest challenges for avocado [...] Sustainable farming is at the heart of modern agriculture, and Eastern Orchards is a reputable farm leading the way. This 52-hectare avocado farm established

• Macro-Mite

  Pests Eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies ; thrips pupae, Lyprauta larvae. Mode of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae [...] insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Pack size [...] until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation

• Healthy Soils, Healthy Crops with Koppert’s Comprehensive Soil Health Program

  September 16, 2024

  to their destruction. NoPath’s Key Modes of Action: Nopath has a broad range of modes of action that make it a holistic antifungal and anti-microbial product [...] and Antimicrobial Action NoPath is a powerful Koppert solution based on plant essential oil extracts. It is a blend of natural ingredients that work to suppress [...] and climate. The efficacy of Trianum is comparable to that of a chemical fungicide, but whereas chemicals cause stresses on the plant, Trianum makes the

• Entomite-M

  Pests Eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies ; thrips pupae. Mode of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other [...] insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Pack size [...] until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation

• Koppert Foundation

  and improvement of the health and availability of food and nutrition for those who need it most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses on three domains: supporting [...] Koppert established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture [...] y projects Application You can find more information in English and Dutch on www.koppertfoundation.org . Do you need help with explanation and/or application

• Leek

  used to identify various species of leek, but now they are all classified as cultivars of Allium ampeloprasum . The part of the plant that can be eaten is [...] is at times erroneously called a stem or stalk. This part is actually a bundle of leaf sheaths. This bundle is blanched by putting soil around it (so-called [...] (so-called ‘trenching’). The plant is usually sold as a small seedling and planted in a greenhouse. Later on, as weather permits, the leek is planted outside