• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  future of organic agriculture For Lukas Locher, the experiences gained from using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic [...] farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic agriculture, providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly [...] amidst the challenges, there have been significant successes. Lukas recognizes the need for resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 11, 2018

  thrips control starts with careful selection of sticky traps of impeccable quality. As a rule of thumb, a good sticky trap should maintain its original [...] Wetstick One of the most common and destructive pests in greenhouse growing of ornamentals , particularly roses, is thrips . Prevention is possibly the [...] and serve its purpose for a long duration of time. Scientific studies have proven that traps that reflect certain wavelengths of blue are more effective

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

  October 11, 2018

  diseases because of their tender tissues. Root and butt rot caused by a species of Armillaria is one of the most serious diseases of fruit and forest trees [...] 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 to mitigate [...] Forester at Karura Forest. One of the mandates of the foresters at Karura Forest is to encourage people to plant trees in order for Kenya to achieve 10% forest

• The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae).

  March 27, 2025

  makes it a formidable challenge. The urgency to find an effective solution is steadily increasing. Persea Mite: What is it? Persea mite is a phytophagous [...] Kenya’s avocado industry is booming, with exports projected to reach a market value of $175 million by 2025 (Source: USDA.gov). However, a new and devastating [...] Koppert’s mission is 100% sustainable agriculture —not just for today, but for future generations. By pioneering biological solutions for Persea mite control

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

  March 29, 2023

  30 th of March, Koppert Kenya Exhibited at the GLOBAL G.A.P tour in Nairobi. GLOBAL G.A.P, an internationally recognized certification standard for farm [...] implications of the lifting of the GMO ban on Kenya’s fresh produce export markets, testing solutions, harmonizing market standards for the benefit of producers [...] suppliers, and other agriculture stakeholders a platform to understand why it is crucial to get certification in a bid to access vital markets. The event also

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  why we are getting into biological control is because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules and insecticides. Together with Koppert, Don [...] Don Sánchez Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases [...] losses due to fruit damage. For this reason, integrated pest and disease management is essential. This approach combines a series of methods such as monitoring

• Thrips

  brown. The vigour of the plant is also reduced by loss of chlorophyll. With a serious infestation the leaves themselves can shrivel, and there can be varying [...] Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips. At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly Know Your Enemy - A closer [...] Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips. At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly Know Your Enemy - A closer

• Soybean

  soya bean is a so-called legume and indigenous to East Asia. It is extensively cultivated for its edible beans. The fruit of the plant is a hairy pod, [...] planting soybean plants, there is considerably more protein produced per acre than when planting other crops. Major producers of soybeans are Argentina, [...] Brazil and the United States. Soybeans are now an important global crop can be used as food crop, but also provide oil and are a major source of protein.

• Fusarium wilt

  General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] greenhouses Prevent stress for the plants Ensure there is adequate soil drainage Apply nitrogen in the form of nitrate instead of ammonium Prevent damage [...] pathogenic on a limited number of crops. Even within one crop, different formae speciales may occur and cause different symptoms. Fusarium oxysporum is the only

• Diglyphus isaea

  Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological [...] programs. Diglyphus isaea is used for the control of the following pests: Leaf miners The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available at Koppert as Miglyphus [...] isaea is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of the parasitic