• Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips!

  October 8, 2025

  them. In addition, the Steinernema feltiae nematodes have mixed characteristics of being able to ambush and cruise to strike prevalent pests in the crop [...] contains the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae , widely used for the control of various insect pests such as thrips . For growers, one of the main [...] nematodes ; the natural move towards biological crop protection Beneficial nematodes are increasingly being used to control pests in an extensive range of crops

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the [...] always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production [...] occur in the greenhouse that only become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower

• Koppert Kenya partners with Karura Forest for biological control in the urban forest

  April 5, 2016

  quarters of the world’s biodiversity is hosted in forests. With increasing awareness of the need to preserve the numerous and fundamental functions of trees [...] healthily and uniformly. “Loss of the fertile top layer of soil due to erosion and expanding rangelands are some of the challenges that we face in agriculture [...] most effective in inhibiting the growth of fungal diseases. The fungus can protect the trees by establishing itself on the root zone of the trees, forming

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  Trianum, levels of Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole [...] farm covering over six hectares along Hoefslag road in the Dutch village of Pijnacker. Built in 2011, the farm has two sections. Hendriks grows high-wire (two [...] cucumbers to some major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly larvae under control ‘I

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  June 24, 2016

  shoots and buds. Caterpillars are voracious feeders and can severely retard the growth of young plants or reduce the aesthetic value of produce in case of [...] entering the greenhouse. In addition, repair any holes or damage in the plastic walls and/or roof material and use clean planting material and plants. b [...] of cut flowers and fruits. Management a. Cultural control Ensure good sanitation of the greenhouse and its environs. Remove any weeds and plant debris

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  September 6, 2016

  could boost the productivity of this crop using Trianum. He first applied the 7 days after sowing the seeds in the nursery. This soon resulted in a stronger [...] Pythium and Rhizoctonia could infect his roots. Five days after transplanting, the company drenched Trianum at the rate of 1kg per Acre in each of the blocks [...] average of 350kg per 50 meter bed compared to the previous average of 150Kg before application of Trianum. With such clear benefits of the product, the farm

• Koppert Invests in Latia Training Centre!

  September 25, 2018

  by the opportunity to be part of this venture. By spreading the message and culture of sustainable agriculture, we look forward to transforming the industry [...] unique platform and ecosystem of solution providers. Trainees and growers alike are now able to acquire an array of knowledge, technologies and support to enable [...] industry in Kenya, East Africa, and indeed, the entire African continent,' says the General Manager of Koppert Kenya, Charles Macharia.

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  April 26, 2018

  Botrytis and Downy mildew in the crop in our 2 ha blocks. When I saw these changes in the treated area, 6 months later, we extended the use of the product [...] for humans and the environment. The half-day programme consisted of presentations from Koppert staff from Kenya and the Netherlands on the two main diseases [...] The introduction of NoPath into the Kenyan market in a colorful launch event and seminar on resilient growing, was welcomed with great interest and excitement

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  of a crop is based on the quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market [...] shelf life, but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control [...] integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according

• Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

  March 26, 2025

  humidity. If the foliage is wet for longer than six hours, the chances of germination and therefore the risk of infection is very high. A temperature of 15 to [...] to stop the fungus. Humidity is key to Botrytis ’s ability to strike. The spores of Botrytis germinate easily and quickly in wet conditions and at high [...] on fruit, e.g. as a result of damage by wind. Create the right conditions How do you stop Botrytis spreading and nip it in the bud? Preventing a humid climate