• Nurturing Young Minds: Koppert's Partnership with 4K Clubs in Kenya

  October 6, 2023

  nurturing a generation of informed and responsible farmers who understand the importance of the delicate balance of nature and the importance of sustainable ag [...] empowering the next generation of farmers. The Koppert - 4K Club collaboration aims to introduce young minds (students) to the world of sustainable and climate-smart [...] to introduce young minds to the world of sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices under a diverse range of thematic areas to help/ benefit

• Koppert Celebrates Golden Jubilee

  October 11, 2018

  over 100 countries spread across all continents of the world. The company now boasts of 27 subsidiaries and over 1300 dedicated employees. To mark the Golden [...] der Stadt presented two of Koppert’s directors, Paul Koppert and Henri Oosthoek, the royal decoration of Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau. The royal [...] the deployment of predatory mites against a spider mite infestation. It proved to be a successful solution that led to the foundation of the company. A

• Two-spotted spider mite

  ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very rapidly doing severe damage, due [...] leaves affects the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental crops. Life cycle and appearance of Spider mite Two-spotted spider [...] under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips. Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Com

• Partners with Nature

  October 11, 2018

  what part of the world we operate, this goal remains the same. This clarity of mission crystallized in October in 2014, after almost 50 years of Koppert’s [...] the use of fertilisers and pesticides, and more importantly, more yields of a better quality. Koppert Biological Systems has a complete range of products [...] worldwide production and distribution of solutions & knowhow and knowledge sharing are the three important pillars of our company. Cornerstones that are

• Onion thrips

  leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations [...] tabaci) has been identified as an important vector of tomato spotted wilt virus. Life cycle and appearance of Onion thrips Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) develops [...] finally the adult insect. The eggs of the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest [...] the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This [...] Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring

• Crop Protection

  and human health. Biocontrol agents encompass a wide range of approaches, including the use of beneficial insects, predatory mites , beneficial nematodes [...] Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth [...] minimize pest resistance, and strengthen plant resilience. The key advantages of crop protection are: Easy integration – Fits into existing farming practices

• Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

  October 11, 2018

  Koppert is the preferred supplier of biological crop protection solutions in the East Africa region! As we celebrate 10 years of Koppert Kenya’s existence, join [...] join us for a brief tour of the company’s history. From humble beginnings The world has changed a lot in the past 10 years. In 2006 when we first started [...] system. Under these circumstances, by sheer tenacity of purpose and a firm belief in the quality of Koppert products, Charles Macharia (general manager

• Cotton aphid

  therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit [...] production. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour [...] kalanchoe. The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is distributed throughout the world but prefers the warmer regions. It has been a pest in European greenhouses

• Consumers

  Every day, Koppert helps growers and farmers around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make [...] you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently asked questions. We hope you will find the answer to your question [...] in the same way as they do in the wild. Koppert supplies various species of parasitic wasps, predatory mites, bugs and beetles , gall midges, and lacewings