• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  June 23, 2025

  ess analysis, and optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol [...] this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach [...] approach requires only two to three applications in addition to planting the banker plants and significantly reduces workload during the season. Prevent pest

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  April 26, 2018

  thus guaranteeing safety to users and the environment. He assured the attendees that if well used, NoPath has the potential to be a central part of disease [...] reduced sensitivity to Downy mildew, while Botrytis noticeably reduced in these greenhouses. Prior to NoPath, it was very tricky to control Botrytis and [...] Naivasha respectively. The series of events were intended to officially introduce NoPath, a new product based on plant essential oils. It is used for the

• Koppert Celebrates Golden Jubilee

  November 28, 2016

  Peter, he set out to find a natural solution to protect his crop and experimented with the deployment of predatory mites against a spider mite infestation [...] infestation. It proved to be a successful solution that led to the foundation of the company. A continuous growth has been witnessed in the following decades [...] company from pioneer to a global market leader in biological crop protection solutions. From the humble beginnings of a brand that started in a family greenhouse

• General Conditions Koppert

  prejudice to Koppert’s right to demand compliance with the obligations to which the penalty clause pertains and without prejudice to Koppert’s right to claim [...] Buyer refuses to meet Koppert’s request to that effect, Koppert shall furthermore have the right to immediately demand the purchase sum, or to dissolve by [...] the force majeure occurred, by a written statement to the Buyer, without having any obligation vis-à-vis the other party to indemnification. 7.2 orce

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  September 6, 2016

  opportunity to raise funds to save the declining rhino population in Aberdares National Park has since evolved. No longer just a fundraising event for a noble [...] edition lived up to its reputation -to be an exciting test of mettle. Founded in 1989, the annual off-road motorsport competition seeks to mobilize motorsport [...] motorsport enthusiasts to raise funds to support the conservation efforts of Rhino Ark- a Kenyan charitable trust. The organization is engaged in various crucial

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  June 24, 2016

  other insect pests.This has become a growing concern among growers especially in the flower industry, hence a need to highlight some of its management practices [...] their larvae cause more economic damage to plants than butterfly larvae. Caterpillars are a major constraint to food, fiber and horticultural crop production [...] hectare where the adults are expected to be. Check the traps on a weekly basis and change pheromone dispensers every four to six weeks. Initially, if you are

• Tackling Tuta absoluta: Koppert proposes IPM

  April 8, 2016

  considered a serious threat to tomato production worldwide. Tuta absoluta can destroy an entire tomato farm, whether in the open field or in a greenhouse [...] Koppert BV Netherlands in a Food & Business Applied Research Fund (ARF) project meant to tackle the two greatest threats to tomato farming -Tuta absoluta [...] reported in Brazil, Chile and Argentina. To avoid a similar predicament, a shift in current pest management practices in Kenya is necessary. An Integrated

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  certified seeds are as a standard practice dressed with a fungicide and an insecticide to prevent diseases and insects respectively. A novel and growing practice [...] continue to prevail. As a result, the long rains growing season that usually starts in March and ends in May will be delayed. Whether this is just a cyclical [...] key concern to farmers. Extraneous factors such as weather patterns notwithstanding, it is important for maize farmers to pay attention to all the good

• Koppert Kenya lightens up IFTEX 2016

  June 27, 2016

  Koppert Kenya was to communicate and inspire our audience to become ‘Partners with Nature’ in line with our mission. Our stand provided a great visual experience [...] technical consultants were at hand to offer specialist advice in sustainable crop protection in a warm and welcoming environment. A lot of our visitors expressed [...] opportunity to highlight our expertise, market leadership and knowledge in sustainable crop protection. IFTEX indeed provided a great forum for us to as grow

• Koppert Kenya partners with Karura Forest for biological control in the urban forest

  April 5, 2016

  nurseries in Kiambu County. The collaboration is a natural extension to Koppert Kenya’s commitment to sustainability and making agriculture healthier and [...] agriculture. For us to mitigate these challenges, planting trees is the best solution. Therefore, we have to do everything possible to ensure healthy trees [...] the mandates of the foresters at Karura Forest is to encourage people to plant trees in order for Kenya to achieve 10% forest cover by 2030 as required by