• Thrips

  Thysanoptera, a name that literally means ‘fringed wings’, and refers to the eyelash-like fringe of hairs along both edges of the thin wings. There are more [...] cause problems in agriculture and horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 mm), with the largest species found in the tropics. In temperate regions [...] and there can be varying levels of fruit damage depending on the species of thrips and their population density. In ornamentals , flowers can be seriously

• Western flower 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 [...] variety of plants, including many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is an especially significant pest in cucumber [...] as the “pig-tail” fruit sometimes found in cucumber crops. In many ornamental crops, even very low numbers of thrips can cause damage by transmitting viruses

• Koppert One

  with Timing Expert Timing can make or break the success of biological control. With Timing Expert in Koppert One, you always know when conditions are right [...] when they are most effective Reduce the risk of unsuccessful applications Improve pest control results in the field Make confident, data-driven decisions [...] result? More consistent performance and greater peace of mind with every application. Currently available for foliar applications. Soil application support

• Biological seed treatment

  stress, the development of the root system, and the productivity of the crop. An overview of positive attributes of microbials depending on the organism: [...] increases the availability of plant nutrients in the root system and increases nutrient uptake; The enhanced root and shoot growth means that the early growth [...] nutritional value of the crop as well as production yields are boosted; Biological seed treatment reduces the use of agrochemicals which results in a lower exposure

• Botrytis

  Botrytis cinerea ) is part of the foot rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato the fungus [...] fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant structures) in the soil [...] fruit. In potted plants, the cuttings die due to carry-over infection from infected parent plants. Life cycle and appearance of Grey mould Spores of grey

• Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality

  February 9, 2023

  the use of green as our main color reflect our connectivity with Nature. Our new packaging also includes several new practical features. A range of supportive [...] find ways of growing that are both safe and healthy. Helping growers to support, protect and strengthen their crops with an integrated system of natural [...] a new design for Koppert products After introducing our new brand identity in January 2022, Koppert is entering the next phase. We proudly present our new

• Damping-off

  mostly occurs in young plants and damage is more extensive in young crops. Damage symptoms Pythium affects roots, in particular those of seedlings. Infected [...] by humans or machinery. Pythium can survive very well in the soil or substrate in the absence of plants. Many species are entirely saprophytic, so these [...] General Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress

• 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 [...] solutions are applied, monitored, and evaluated in real time . Empowering Farmers as Champions of Change To extend impact beyond the Knowledge Centre, the project [...] Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips. At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly Know

• Koppert Celebrates Golden Jubilee

  October 11, 2018

  humble beginnings of a brand that started in a family greenhouse, Koppert Biological Systems now has dozens of products that are sold in over 100 countries [...] mission and vision, the current holistic approach to crops and the R&D and production processes of our microbial and macrobial products. In an exciting staff [...] the royal decoration of Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau. The royal decoration was bestowed on them for their ‘broad input and meaningful work’ to

• 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 [...] action will allow us to do great things and in the process sustain a happy population and planet. By means of a holistic approach -combining knowledge, advice [...] can translate to a dramatic reduction in the use of fertilisers and pesticides, and more importantly, more yields of a better quality. Koppert Biological