• Steinernema carpocapsae

  if finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle) The spray nozzle opening should be at least 0.5 mm (500 microns –

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  (Delia Antiqua). The partnership with Koppert also has strengthened his view on organic farming. It also gives him the opportunity to grow alongside Koppert

• Horiver Rollertrap

  cm width is also available in lengths of 125, 150 and 500 m; other lengths on request Presentation Make sure that the Rollertraps are at least at room

• Boost Soil Health Naturally: Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program

  June 16, 2025

  negative effects on the beneficial fungi. 2. Trianum: Root zone protection with Trichoderma harzianum T-22. Trianum is a bio-fungicide based on the unique hybrid [...] is an integrated and bio-conscious approach to soil management. It focuses on restoring microbial balance in the soil and enhancing crop vigor using 100% [...] Pathogen Control NoPath is a powerful broad spectrum antimicrobial solution based on plants' essential oil extracts. It ensures pathogen-free soil, creating a

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  pricking cells on the surface of leaves and flowers and sucking them dry. Their feed marks leave silver-grey spots on the leaves and brown marks on flower buds [...] developments have led to restrictions on certain chemical actives narrowing the range of insecticides that growers rely on for effective control of thrips. [...] spider mites , whitefly , and aphids , which have all the developmental stages on the leaves, thrips have a unique lifecycle that includes a resting pupa stage

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  October 11, 2018

  Butterflies are usually more noticeable since most of them fly by day. Moths on the other hand are generally night flying and so less obvious, but their larvae [...] constraint to food, fiber and horticultural crop production systems. Depending on the species, they chew irregular holes in plant leaves and flowers or entirely [...] and plants. b. Scouting and monitoring Deploy PHERODIS pheromones mounted on Delta traps to identify the species and ensure timely intervention. We recommend

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 15, 2025

  performance of conventional pesticides and even pesticide resistance, growers rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for crop protection . That solution is also [...] consumers, and the environment. Nematodes do not leave any harmful residue on crops, which make them safe for the growers who handle them and the people [...] bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 19, 2024

  predatory mites feed on them by piercing their prey's body and extracting their bodily fluids, causing their death. As predatory mites feed on pests, they also [...] thrips , whitefly and fungus gnats. Some predatory mite species are specialized on particular pest targets ( Spical , Spidex ), while others are generalists

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

  September 16, 2024

  maintaining healthy soil is more important than ever. Excessive reliance on chemical interventions has in the recent past disrupted the delicate balance [...] growers cultivate resilient, disease-resistant crops without heavy reliance on chemicals. The goal is simple: to create a thriving, balanced ecosystem below [...] Antifungal and Antimicrobial Action NoPath is a powerful Koppert solution based on plant essential oil extracts. It is a blend of natural ingredients that work

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

  February 9, 2026

  one of the most demanding disciplines in horticulture, where success depends on patience, precision, and an uncompromising attention to detail. From an a [...] d 13 years ago after relocating from Kiambu to Nakuru. Today, it operates on three hectares , a significant footprint for a breeding farm in Kenya. “Breeding [...] cycle, and pest resistance to conventional pesticides. But success depended on more than releasing biocontrol agents. IPM is not about placing mites and