• 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 [...] 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 [...] usage One of biocontrol's most immediate cost-saving benefits is reducing chemical pesticide use. By integrating biocontrol agents early in the season

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

  October 11, 2018

  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 [...] result in 50-80% loss of seedlings” said Mr. Fredrick Mutisya, Assistant Forester at Karura Forest. Karura Forest station is an urban forest in Nairobi

• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  October 11, 2018

  was launched in 2015 and is funded by NWO-WOTRO Applied Research Fund (ARF). Tomato is the second most important vegetable crop in terms of production and [...] solutions. Tomato is the second most important vegetable crop in terms of production and value. However, for the past few years farmers of this crop have [...] insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host of sustainable and reliable pest

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

  October 6, 2023

  initiative is the harsh reality of climate change, which directly impacts agricultural production in Kenya. Most of the farming in Kenya is carried out [...] partnership is taking root, one that promises to shape the future of agriculture in Kenya. This year, Koppert Kenya has joined hands with the Ministry of Agriculture [...] learn about the importance of sustainable farming practices. The ambition of this partnership is great. Together with the Ministry of Agriculture, we aim to

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

  February 27, 2024

  and adoption of agricultural technologies have not yet led to the desired improvement in food security, job creation, and rural livelihoods in Eastern Africa [...] alization of IPs and multi-stakeholder engagement in three neighboring countries (Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda) that share a common interest in developing [...] that enhance resilience in smallholder farming. From the inception of the project, Koppert seamlessly integrated into the fabric of the initiative, playing

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

  October 8, 2025

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

• Panoramix-GR

  the beneficial microbes in the soil and near root zone. Application of Panoramix-GR Broadcast homogeneously to the plant’s root zone. Granules can also be [...] avoid direct sunlight. Storability is reduced once the package has been opened. Keep out of children’s reach. Panoramix-GR is stable for 24 months from man [...] Panoramix-GR? Panoramix-GR is a natural product for soil application. It contains Phosphobacteria, soil probiotics and prebiotics which act as bio primer that

• Integrated Pest Management

  pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing [...] employs a combination of strategies to prevent and control pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted [...] effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses

• Boost Soil Health Naturally: Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program

  June 16, 2025

  alteration of microbial cell permeability which permits loss of water. This has a drying effect on the pathogen, among other modes of action. NoPath is not prone [...] Trianum is a hybrid of two complementary strains that make a winning formula. One of the strains is a very competent root colonizer, and the other is an eff­ective [...] thanks to the multiple modes of action. Noteworthy, NoPath does not harm the active mycelia of Trianum in the root zone. That means the two products can

• Are you getting value for your money?

  October 11, 2018

  that accrue following the use of Trianum in flowers include increased production in terms of number of stems, as well as improved quality parameters, such [...] finally the use of chemical pesticides. It is worthwhile to point out that biological control is the cornerstone for IPM, without which it may be difficult [...] example of tools for biological control. Trianum, is one such example of a product based on a beneficial fungus -the unique T-22 hybrid strain of Trichoderma