• Angular leaf spot

  of infection in the spring. The bacteria are also introduced in a crop in new transplants. This bacterium is very resistant to desiccation and can survive [...] disease development are favoured by temperatures around 20 °C during the day and cold nights, in combination with high humidity or presence of water. These

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes [...] the host, they release symbiotic bacteria that kill the host within a few days. This species is particularly effective against insect pests such as caterpillars [...] direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right after

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  the western flower thrips, doubles population in just ten days! Thus, quick response to new outbreaks and prevention measures from the build-up of resident [...] Want to control Thrips effectively? Koppert offers a new solution! Thrips , specifically western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently [...] We are proud to introduce our newest technology to our growers Boveril: A new solution Koppert is proud to introduce Boveril to Kenyan growers. Boveril

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  roots. He puts two grams of Trianium-G on each mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this [...] to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes [...] situation like that.’ The crop receives 20 hours of high-intensity light every day, which makes it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows

• Mycotal

  and under the right environmental conditions, kills the target after 7-10 days. Visual effect Infested insects shrivel, or in humid conditions, develop [...] results repeat the Mycotal treatment, at the specified interval, to target new juvenile stages as they emerge and break the pest life cycle Dosage Use 100

• Beneficial nematodes

  bacteria, thousands of new nematodes emerge from the dead insect's body. These newly emerged nematodes are now ready to seek out new hosts and continue the [...] nematodes in a refrigerated environment to maintain their effectiveness until the day of application Create a nematode suspension by mixing them with water following [...] toxins and antimicrobial compounds that kill the host insect within a few days. The host becomes immobile and eventually dies due to the bacterial infection

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 15, 2025

  numbers. The pest insect dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. Beneficial nematodes are an important [...] possible to use them on leaves as well. This development opens up a world of new possibilities for biological control. High-tech production Beneficial nematodes

• Partners with Nature

  October 11, 2018

  with nature That is the one reason the Koppert team wakes up excited every day as look forward to interact with our growers. No matter what part of the world [...] s that are inseparably connected and continue to grow. To represent this new direction as an organization a redefined mission was borne to channel the

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

  March 27, 2025

  reach a market value of $175 million by 2025 (Source: USDA.gov). However, a new and devastating pest threatens to disrupt this momentum—the Persea mite ( [...] protonymph, deutonymph and adult, and under optimum temperatures, it takes 10 days from egg to adult. Distribution of Persea Mite It was first described in [...] market standards. What’s Next? How can you take action? Persea mite may be new to Kenya, but with Koppert’s expertise and proven solutions, farmers now have

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  October 12, 2018

  ly. The series of events were intended to officially introduce NoPath, a new product based on plant essential oils. It is used for the management of fungal [...] eradicative product which is safe for humans and the environment. The half-day programme consisted of presentations from Koppert staff from Kenya and the