• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  June 23, 2016

  detect and respond to UV light and colours using receptors. In particular, Frankliniella occidentalis , has great sensitivity to UV, green-yellow and blue [...] plant cells have been destroyed and reduces the production potential of the plant. At high infection levels red spots and brown streaks are visible on the [...] greenhouse that may provide host to adult thrips which may later fly in from outside. Thrips may also be spread from workers’ clothes, infested plants and the

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  September 6, 2016

  50m bed). Soil tests confirmed that the soils were infected with Fusarium and nematodes. The company quickly learnt that onions require a determined approach [...] approach to maximize yield and quality. Effective disease management became a critical next step. They decided to do some research and attended training events [...] Centre - a knowledge based agricultural training center- that the company came to learn of Koppert and our innovative biological solutions. A healthy plant

• Nurturing Young Minds: Koppert's Partnership with 4K Clubs in Kenya

  December 6, 2023

  education that challenges students to connect everyday problems with research, science, and innovation solutions, and finally, Civic engagement and citizenship [...] translates to Unite, Act, and Help Kenya. It's a fitting name for a project that aims to introduce young minds to the world of sustainable and climate-smart ag [...] encompassing the production and management of crop, livestock, and aquaculture enterprises, Agri-nutrition to promote healthy living and the production of nutritional

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  June 24, 2016

  flowers and fruits. Management a. Cultural control Ensure good sanitation of the greenhouse and its environs. Remove any weeds and plant debris that may serve [...] holes or damage in the plastic walls and/or roof material and use clean planting material and plants. b. Scouting and monitoring Deploy PHERODIS pheromones [...] constraint to food, fiber and horticultural crop production systems. Depending on the species, they chew irregular holes in plant leaves and flowers or entirely

• Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips.

  September 10, 2024

  pierce their prey and suck out their contents. Theyactively seek out and prey on young larvae of various thrips species and whitefly eggs and larvae. By consuming [...] environment and crop productivity. The Koppert IPM package for thrips gives growers the peace of mind that they are managing thrips sustainably and efficiently [...] offers a range of sticky cards and Rollertrap under the brand name “Horiver” to help in scouting and monitoring of thrips and other flying insect pests. Horiver

• Predatory insects

  control, particularly in controlling aphids and spider mites . Gall midges have a unique and interesting life cycle that contributes to their effectiveness as [...] skilled in controlling whitefly and caterpillars but also contributes to the control of spider mites , aphids , and leaf miner larvae. For thrips control [...] aphids . They use their strong jaws to grasp and consume aphids at a high rate. The larvae are highly mobile and actively seek out aphid colonies, helping

• Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

  March 26, 2025

  germinate easily and quickly in wet conditions and at high humidity. If the foliage is wet for longer than six hours, the chances of germination and therefore [...] to germinate. That doesn’t mean they won’t germinate at lower or higher temperatures – only more slowly. Little wind or air movement and dark weather promote [...] spreading and nip it in the bud? Preventing a humid climate is crucial here. If you have greenhouse crops, you can effectively stay in control and create

• Top diseases in roses - Powdery Mildew

  February 17, 2023

  the plant cells and absorbs nutrients, leading to severe consequences: the plant weakens and seriously damaged leaves turn yellow and fall off. A serious [...] antioxidants, and vitamins, which gives rise to better biological activity. The resistance and the plant's immune system are strengthened and the crop becomes [...] difficult to get the situation under control. Life cycle and appearance of Powdery mildew The fungi that cause powdery mildew (Erysiphe, Podosphaera, Oïdium

• Designed with growers in mind

  March 6, 2023

  introducing our new product branding and packaging. Starting with our beneficial insects and predatory mites , and followed by additional product ranges [...] is to work with nature and contribute to the health of people and planet. The new branding was developed to reflect our mission and values. The Koppert ‘K’ [...] protection above and underground. The natural shapes and colours express our connection with nature. Our new branding shows our dedication and commitment in

• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  November 15, 2016

  for pest management. The IPM packages that were tested include the use of monitoring ( Delta traps and Pheromones) and mass trapping ( Water traps , & Pheromones) [...] University and Koppert BV are collaborating to develop sustainable solutions to combat two threats facing tomato production: Tuta absoluta and the Fusarium [...] in 2015 and is funded by NWO-WOTRO Applied Research Fund (ARF). Tomato is the second most important vegetable crop in terms of production and value. However