• Boost Soil Health Naturally: Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program

  June 16, 2025

  nurturing the ecosystem beneath the soil surface. What Is the Koppert Soil Health Program? The Koppert Soil Health Program is an integrated and bio-conscious [...] Trianum is a hybrid of two complementary strains that make a winning formula. One of the strains is a very competent root colonizer, and the other is an eff­ective [...] competition for the space and nutrients around the root zone against the pathogens, Mycoparasitism of fungi pathogens and strengthening of the plant through

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  conditions and climate inside the greenhouse. This is primarily because the development of the two diseases is affected by climate and to a great extent varietal [...] 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 [...] varietal. This phenomenon is best described by the disease triangle below: Figure 1: The disease triangle The nexus of the three elements (Susceptible

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 20, 2024

  control is at the rescue. Koppert offers several biological solutions that you can use to Combat whiteflies. The following is a brief overview of the key allies [...] prey's body and extracting their bodily fluids, causing their death. As predatory mites feed on pests, they also reproduce rapidly, increasing the population [...] preventively before a pest is known to be present. Many growers use them year-round, like a ‘standing army’ designed to combat the whitefly . Predatory mites

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

  June 17, 2025

  population of pests and diseases. The quicker the lifecycle of the pest or pathogen, the higher the likelihood for resistance. Why is biocontrol different [...] of the pest, there is an increased likelihood of resistance development. Pest and disease resistance: What is happening? The individual pests and diseases [...] different? Biocontrol is a natural form of pest and disease control, and the highly unlikely possibility of resistance is one of the key benefits of incorporating

• 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 [...] nutrient fixation is common. Effect on Productivity One of the direct effects of efficient nutrient and water uptake by the plant is seen in a vigorously [...] comparison area. The same study also showed a notable increase in the total number of harvestable stems and a general increase in the stem length profile

• Koppert Present at Biocontrol Africa and NewAG International Conference 2018, Nairobi

  April 26, 2018

  2018 at the same venue. The conference gathered more than 300 delegates and close to 60 exhibitors from different companies. The focus of the conference [...] The inaugural Biocontrol Africa and the 16 th NewAG conference and exhibition kicked off in Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya in week 12. The Biocontrol [...] solutions for the management of Tuta absoluta and the Fusarium Wilt-Root Knot Nematode complex in Kenya. The presentation stirred the audience into an

• Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips!

  October 8, 2025

  contains the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae , widely used for the control of various insect pests such as thrips . For growers, one of the main [...] incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop protection products. Either because of their removal by i [...] In addition, the Steinernema feltiae nematodes have mixed characteristics of being able to ambush and cruise to strike prevalent pests in the crop. Cruising

• Tackling the Puzzle of Downy Mildew & Botrytis Management in Roses

  April 2, 2019

  effective and safe to both the crop and the environment. One such product is NoPath from Koppert, which is based on plant essential oils. It is highly r [...] replenish the much-required water sources like rivers, lakes and other reservoirs. Despite the good fortunes that come with the rains, the season is also [...] To the typical farmer, the onset of rains signifies a new crop season, while for the rose grower, seasonality is primarily market-driven. Rainfall is also

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant [...] considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards [...] y critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe

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

  June 23, 2025

  prices, and the costs associated with pesticides or alternative management strategies, to estimate costs and benefits. In some studies, value is defined [...] time-consuming and costly. Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a c [...] in addition to planting the banker plants and significantly reduces workload during the season. Prevent pest resistance and enhanced long-term sustainability