• Western flower thrips

  ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is an especially significant pest in cucumber, sweet pepper, eggplants, and many ornamental crops.

• American serpentine leaf miner

  yield, although except with ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  better fruit quality and a safe environment for workers contribute significantly to a profitable crop. Peppers are one of the most important crops in

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci. In outdoor crops whiteflies cause significant damage, variety of crops such as tomato, cabbage, potato and citrus. Life

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  lower temperatures slow down the development of Macrolophus pygmaeus significantly. Feeding behaviour of Macrolophus pygmaeus Although Macrolophus pygmaeus

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

  March 27, 2025

  has since rapidly spread to other key avocado-growing regions, posing a significant risk to yields, farmer incomes, and export quality . If left unmanaged [...] reduced Persea mite populations below threshold levels. Farmers reported significant improvements in pest populations , with better leaf retention and increased

• Leaf miners

  although with the exception of ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be totally destroyed as a result of the

• Spider mites and other mites

  grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest in horticulture and agriculture, causing damage to crops and reducing [...] development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants if left uncontrolled. Their short life cycle also makes

• Plant Disease Management

  pesticides and their associated environmental risks. Plant diseases pose a significant threat to global food production. They can result in yield losses, increased

• Looking for industry training? Koppert Kenya receives NITA certification

  October 11, 2018

  Accreditation is Important Studies have shown that accreditation programs significantly improve capacity building and the delivery of quality services. On June