• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 20, 2024

  a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly. 1. Predatory mites Predatory mites are known to control a variety of pests including spider [...] Application for effective Mass trapping of various flying pests Whitefly infestation can increase at lightning speed in your crop, but there’s no need to worry [...] te , Limonica , Montdo-Mite, Thripex , Macro-Mite ), capable of tackling a wide array of pests. They actively seek out their prey when introduced into

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

  June 23, 2025

  intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia [...] optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies on [...] benefits. In some studies, value is defined as the savings achieved by not utilizing other pest and disease management methods. Cost-saving advantages of biocontrol

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

  October 8, 2025

  pests in an extensive range of crops. Our product Capirel contains the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae , widely used for the control of various [...] one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop protection products. Either because of their [...] them. In addition, the Steinernema feltiae nematodes have mixed characteristics of being able to ambush and cruise to strike prevalent pests in the crop

• 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 [...] uniformly. “Loss of the fertile top layer of soil due to erosion and expanding rangelands are some of the challenges that we face in agriculture. For us [...] 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

• How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation

  May 12, 2026

  remains the backbone of many livelihoods, with millions of smallholder farmers working to feed communities, secure the future of food systems, and ultimately [...] pest resistance linked to conventional chemical use. In response to these challenges, Koppert Kenya, in partnership with Latia Agribusiness Institute (LAI) [...] farmers, who account for over 70% of the sector and predominantly practice open-field farming, this initiative is grounded in a simple yet key observation:

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  leading to the death of the host. Anagyrus vladimiri also engages in host feeding, where the adult female wasp feeds on the body fluids of its mealybug hosts [...] is available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according to the instructions Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct sunlight [...] sunlight Deploy in or near the mealybug colonies Leave bottles in the crop for at least two weeks Carry out adequate ant control The dosage of Citripar depends

• Parasitic wasps

  host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization, some parasitic wasps also engage in host feeding. This behavior [...] It's important to note that not all species of parasitic wasps engage in host feeding, and the primary method of pest control remains parasitization. [...] targeting specific pests. They are effective in reducing the population of harmful insects, making them valuable allies in horticulture and agriculture. Unlike

• Obscure mealybug

  an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Charac [...] primarily at the foot of the stalk. In an overhead wire system of cultivation, the mealybugs are often located on the horizontal part of the stalk. These mealybugs [...] reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain

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

  April 26, 2018

  Koppert in its endeavours. The highlight of the dinner event, was the signing of the CABI and Koppert Agreement on IPM training of plant doctors in Kenya [...] Koppert was represented in this conference with a presentation on biological seed dressing of cereals -the case of Panoramix in East Africa. This presentation [...] biocontrol of invasive plants and diseases. As one of the keynote speakers, Koppert managing director, Henri Oosthoek, gave a presentation on 50 years of biocontrol

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

  October 17, 2024

  opportunity to engage young people. We know that trees are vital to our ecosystem from absorption of carbon dioxide, oxygen production, prevention of soil erosion [...] health and promote strong, resilient plant growth. Panoramix-GR is part of our suite of climate-smart technologies, aimed at boosting plant vitality while enriching [...] the trees survive the critical early stages of growth, offering them the resilience they need to thrive in a changing climate Building a Sustainable Legacy