• Parasitic wasps

  January 1, 1970

  insects, making them valuable allies in horticulture and agriculture. Unlike chemical pesticides, parasitic wasps are natural and do not harm beneficial insects [...] management. This approach minimizes the environmental impact associated with chemical pesticides and promotes a more sustainable agricultural model. Cost-effective [...] management (IPM) strategies, growers can reduce their reliance on costly chemical pesticides. Consistency and long-term effectiveness : Parasitic wasps,

• Koppert One

  February 7, 2024

  data within this database serves as a valuable reference for integrating chemical pesticides with biological crop protection and natural pollination practices [...] Access a detailed database to make informed decisions about integrating chemical pesticides with biological crop protection and natural pollination practices

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  June 24, 2016

  the effect of the chemical interventions and their effects on natural enemy populations. Better still, refer to the Koppert chemical compatibility list [...] pest pressure. Change pheromone dispensers every four to six weeks. d. Chemical corrections Since caterpillars are typically the damaging stage, mass trapping [...] total pest control depending on the time of intervention and pest pressure. Chemical interventions may thus come in handy to keep the pest below economic threshold

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 28, 2025

  populations. By rotating different classes of pesticides and incorporating non-chemical control measures, IPM makes it more challenging for pests to develop resistance [...] Stricter regulations As regulations tighten, leading to the banning of more chemicals, growers are finding resilience in the adoption of Integrated Pest Management [...] IPM now, they gain a head start in navigating a future without certain chemicals. Simultaneously, supermarkets are ramping up guidelines on Maximum Residue

• The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae).

  March 27, 2025

  to sunburn and reducing yields. Why Chemical Control is Not Enough As with other challenges, conventional chemical pesticides may seem like a quick fix [...] Unlike chemical pesticides, this solution works effectively in both dry and humid climates —ideal for Kenya’s avocado-growing regions. No chemical residues [...] the delicate ecosystem balance. Pesticide resistance : Repeated use of chemicals can lead to pesticide-resistant mite populations, rendering treatments

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  dynamic pest. Some growers attempt to control thrips with the use of a lot of chemical insecticides, while others employ IPM which includes the use of various [...] season. Recent global developments have led to restrictions on certain chemical actives narrowing the range of insecticides that growers rely on for effective [...] control of thrips. This further makes it difficult to rely entirely on chemical insecticides to control thrips. When timely control measures are not taken

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  June 17, 2025

  pest or disease builds up a tolerance and becomes resistant to a specific chemical, making the product ineffective. Resistance can occur when a grower repeatedly [...] population adapts through small changes in their DNA. For example, when chemical-resistant pests breed, they pass their genetic makeup to their offspring [...] their offspring in turn have a higher chance of being resistant to the chemical. The most resistance occurs in crops cultivated in a monoculture where

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

  September 16, 2024

  climate. The efficacy of Trianum is comparable to that of a chemical fungicide, but whereas chemicals cause stresses on the plant, Trianum makes the plant more [...] maintaining healthy soil is more important than ever. Excessive reliance on chemical interventions has in the recent past disrupted the delicate balance of [...] cultivate resilient, disease-resistant crops without heavy reliance on chemicals. The goal is simple: to create a thriving, balanced ecosystem below ground

• Predatory mites

  January 1, 1970

  use: Refrain from using chemical pesticides simultaneously, as they can harm both pest and predatory mite populations. If chemical intervention is needed [...] management (IPM) strategies as they offer an sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite [...] The integration of predatory mites can lead to a reduction in the use of chemical pesticides, thereby lowering the ecological footprint of horticultural

• Onion

  January 1, 1970

  world. Their flesh is pungent when chopped, because it contains particular chemical elements that irritate the eyes.