• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 20, 2024

  the rescue. Koppert offers several biological solutions that you can use to Combat whiteflies. The following is a brief overview of the key allies in the [...] Thripex , Macro-Mite ), capable of tackling a wide array of pests. They actively seek out their prey when introduced into an environment with pest infestations [...] a deterrent to future infestations. The presence of beneficial mites can discourage pest outbreaks by creating an environment where pests are less likely

• Cultivating Innovation and Sustainability: Koppert's Impact in the AIRTEA Project

  February 28, 2024

  resilience in smallholder farming. From the inception of the project, Koppert seamlessly integrated into the fabric of the initiative, playing a multifaceted [...] farmers. Through the convergence of Koppert's commitment to sustainable agriculture and the visionary goals of the AIRTEA project, the partnership bore [...] information, and the specter of low profits, deterring the youth from embracing agriculture. The AIRTEA project emerged as a beacon of change, seeking to

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

  October 5, 2023

  to address some of the most pressing issues in mango cultivation. The Issues tackled included: Export Market Insights : Majority of the mango farmers are [...] their farms from the training, courtesy of the Netherlands embassy, a move that was highly appreciated by the county government and the farmers themselves [...] farmers employed the recommended measures of fruit fly control to avoid infestation from farm to farm. The Embu county government is willing to work with

• Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

  January 8, 2026

  manner. As a result, the input of chemical pesticides and fertilizers can be kept to a minimum. Part of the NatuGro system is a series of products that can [...] crops with an expected productive life of 15 years, Equinox noticed their plants showing signs of premature aging, some as early as 8 to 9 years. The implications [...] Harrison, the NatuGro system aligned perfectly with the farm’s philosophy: “NatuGro rejuvenates the soil so that the soil can rejuvenate the crop. It’s

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

  April 5, 2016

  caused by a species of Armillaria is one of the most serious diseases of fruit and forest trees. These harmful pathogens cause diseases of the roots or stem [...] quarters of the world’s biodiversity is hosted in forests. With increasing awareness of the need to preserve the numerous and fundamental functions of trees [...] effective in inhibiting the growth of fungal diseases. The fungus can protect the trees by establishing itself on the root zone of the trees, forming a physical

• Koppert participates in the 2023 GLOBAL G.A.P. Tour stop event in Kenya

  March 29, 2023

  affecting the trade in fresh produce in both local and global markets such as changing pesticides regimes, implications of the lifting of the GMO ban on [...] On the 28 th to 30 th of March, Koppert Kenya Exhibited at the GLOBAL G.A.P tour in Nairobi. GLOBAL G.A.P, an internationally recognized certification [...] standards for the benefit of producers and exporters and financing solutions. Koppert Experts from both the Horti and Agri sectors participated in the exhibition

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

  October 17, 2024

  national goal of planting 15 billion trees over the next ten years—an ambitious initiative in the fight against climate change. Koppert is proud to contribute [...] on both the local community and the environment for years to come. As part of the day’s activities, Koppert had stimulating discussions with the students [...] growth. Panoramix-GR is part of our suite of climate-smart technologies, aimed at boosting plant vitality while enriching and protecting the soil. This innovative

• Beetles

  known species, Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest [...] ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must [...] flower buds and leaves depending on the species. Life cycle of beetles Beetle control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to

• Plant Disease Management

  disease cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant [...] disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases [...] What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing

• Whitefly

  can have the following consequences: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth [...] Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) is encouraged. Such fruit is unsaleable. In serious cases the fruit will rot [...] control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops and prevent the spread of diseases. Biological control of whiteflies uses a combination of natural