• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 15, 2025

  Steinernema feltiae ) is used to combat thrips larvae and pupae and larvae of sciarid flies CAPSANEM ( Steinernema carpocapsae ) is used to control the [...] nematodes, growers spray a solution that is full of life! Free of residue and ready for a 100% sustainable future in agriculture. PartnersWithNature Contact [...] insect pathogenic nematodes or beneficial nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Especially pests that are difficult

• Koppert Invests in Latia Training Centre!

  September 25, 2018

  challenges in agriculture. Sharing this knowledge through as many avenues, and to as wide an audience as possible, is therefore a key goal. It is for this [...] reason that the company recently invested in Latia Agribusiness Solutions (LAS). Latia Agribusiness Solutions is a company that supports farmers through [...] that are financially sustainable. LAS is an off-shoot of Latia Resource Centre (LRC), a social enterprise established in 2008 to provide training and business

• Designed with growers in mind

  March 6, 2023

  products to life. Even more importantly, our new product branding is designed with growers in mind. We are dedicated to helping growers support, protect and [...] mission and values. The Koppert ‘K’ is designed to aim forward: we are always looking ahead for new sustainable solutions. In addition, the symmetry symbolises [...] branding shows our dedication and commitment in providing biological solutions to produce healthy food in the most sustainable manner.

• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  October 11, 2018

  flower grower as the presence of thrips in the crop. Thrips are still a major pest in a many greenhouse crops in Kenya. Thrips damage plants by sucking [...] later fly in from outside. Thrips may also be spread from workers’ clothes, infested plants and the growing media. Monitoring as a tool It is important [...] adult thrips that is trapped, you dramatically reduce the chances of future generations of thrips from damaging your flowers. Further, one is able to reduce

• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  October 11, 2018

  project was launched in 2015 and is funded by NWO-WOTRO Applied Research Fund (ARF). Tomato is the second most important vegetable crop in terms of production [...] sustainable and reliable pest control solutions. Tomato is the second most important vegetable crop in terms of production and value. However, for the past [...] Deltatrap Tutasan In an ongoing research project, a team of scientists from Koppert Kenya, Kenyatta University and Koppert BV are collaborating to develop

• Trial results Onion fly and Fusarium wilt

  oxyporum in onion Trianum provides highly effective control of basal rot in onions during cultivation and storage Yield increase Basal rot control 3 months [...] Untreated Fertico, Poland, 2023 Casea 3 Billion/ha Capirel 3 Billion/ha 0 Capirel 5 Biliion/ha Capirel 3 Billion/ha Full conventional program The [...] Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Always comply with the conditions specified in local product registrations. Koppert

• Koppert Celebrates Golden Jubilee

  October 11, 2018

  continuous growth has been witnessed in the following decades, lifting the company from pioneer to a global market leader in biological crop protection solutions [...] beginnings of a brand that started in a family greenhouse, Koppert Biological Systems now has dozens of products that are sold in over 100 countries spread across [...] Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau. The royal decoration was bestowed on them for their ‘broad input and meaningful work’ to the society. Here in Kenya

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  with aphids and scale insects, they belong to the division Sternorrhyncha. In protected crops, the most common species are the greenhouse whitefly , Tr [...] Trialeurodes vaporariorum, and the tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci. In outdoor crops whiteflies cause significant damage, variety of crops such as tomato [...] larval instars, and finally, the adult stage. The late fourth larval stage is often called a 'pupa.' The eggs are laid upright, spindle-shaped, and attached

• Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow

  October 17, 2024

  trees over the next ten years—an ambitious initiative in the fight against climate change. Koppert is proud to contribute to this vision, knowing that our [...] In an era where climate change threatens both agriculture and our environment, sustainability has become more than just a buzzword—it’s an urgent call [...] tree planting initiative at Purko Sheep Ranch, marking a significant moment in our ongoing efforts to protect the environment and support local communities

• Empowering Mango Farmers in Embu: A Day of Sustainable Solutions

  October 5, 2023

  effort to explore sustainable farming practices. In an exciting recent development, Koppert Kenya, in partnership with the Netherlands Embassy, the Kenya [...] market standards and quality requirements is essential. Experts from KEPHIS provided insights on the requirements put in place by export market destination countries [...] infestation from farm to farm. The Embu county government is willing to work with farmers in these groups to help them adhere to these stringent standards