• Breeding Beauty: How United Selections Protects Innovation with 100% IPM

  February 9, 2026

  IPM is an investment” Fred admits honestly. “But the real question is — does it work? And does it reduce other costs?” For United Selections, the answer [...] thing is clear: IPM is not a constraint here but an enabler of innovation. United Selections is a good example proving that biological pest control is not [...] And biological control as the foundation The Koppert Macros Program: Where Precision Matters Thrips and spider mites are the farm’s most persistent challenges

• Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality

  February 9, 2023

  Koppert is entering the next phase. We proudly present our new product branding. Each product will have its own premium look and feel but, at the same time [...] traceability throughout the logistics chain. While a QR code helps navigate directly to the product webpage for more information. Ready for the future Our new Koppert [...] branding, which is characterized by a green, natural look. Perfectly in line with our branding: ‘Inspired by Nature’. And though our packaging is new, growers

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

  June 17, 2025

  diseases. The quicker the lifecycle of the pest or pathogen, the higher the likelihood for resistance. Why is biocontrol different? Biocontrol is a natural [...] characteristic of the pest, there is an increased likelihood of resistance development. Pest and disease resistance: What is happening? The individual pests [...] This effect is stronger when the plant is under stress and/or cultivated under less than optimum growing conditions. Trianum also reinforces the defence mechanism

• Botrytis: Ten must-knows

  March 26, 2025

  other and is even active at very low temperatures (up to 0°C). The fungus survives on plant parts, bulbs, or in the ground. The spores of the fungus germinate [...] Botrytis is an above-ground fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions [...] name indicates exactly what the fungus looks like: grey powder on leaves, flowers, fruit or the stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen

• How Trianum Helps Rose Growers Defeat Crown Gall and Maximize Crop Performance

  May 7, 2025

  each factor will depend on the kind of pathogen present, the ratio of pathogens to the biocontrol agents, the strains and the host plant. Kenyan rose growers [...] What is Trianum TRIANUM is based on Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22. This is a unique, patented, hybrid strain from Koppert. TRIANUM is not only useful [...] reduce the stress on the crop that results from competition for nutrients within but also eliminates the breeding site for False Codling Moth in the greenhouse

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  This is primarily because the development of the two diseases is affected by climate and to a great extent varietal. This phenomenon is best described [...] described by the disease triangle below: Figure 1: The disease triangle Figure 1: The disease triangle The nexus of the three elements (Susceptible host, Conducive [...] can be identified from the violet and brown patches on the leaves. The leaves later turn yellow and fall off. On the underside of the leaves, you often see

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

  September 10, 2024

  that every stage of the thrips, from eggs to adults, is kept in check. What sets this package apart is its ability to not only control the pest population [...] also maintain the ecological balance of your crops. With fewer chemicals needed, it’s a win for both the environment and crop productivity. The Koppert IPM [...] problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert has developed a

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 15, 2025

  skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes [...] nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start [...] ora ) is used to control the larvae stage of various beetles and weevils Enormous potential The potential of beneficial nematodes to support the transition

• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  October 11, 2018

  by the disease pathogen have become obvious. Often it is too late, -either it is too late to save the plant, or only part of the population of the pathogen [...] pathogen is killed and/or the pathogen develops resistance. “Prevention is better than cure” may be an old adage, but with soil-borne diseases it is the only [...] Formulation It is not enough to use a biological agent. The product quality must be excellent, if the grower is to get reliable results. Koppert is internationally

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  Whether this is just a cyclical pattern or the result of climate change is a subject for a separate debate. The delayed onset of rains is already causing [...] good textured soil is able to supply these nutrients. However, soil pH determines the availability of nutrients in the soil. pH is the level of acidity or [...] efficiency, it is important to use the 4R principles, which are the four ‘rights’ of fertilizer management i.e. apply the right source of nutrient at the right