• Parasitic wasps

  remains parasitization. Parasitic wasp products With over five decades of experience and expertise, Koppert is a trusted source for growers seeking effective [...] What are parasitic wasps? Parasitic wasps are small insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they [...] significantly reduce the damage caused by pests, ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide a natural

• Mealybugs and scales

  reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small [...] crop quality, and promote sustainable production. Solutions for mealybug and scale control Learn more about What are mealybugs & scales? Mealybugs (family [...] fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological control of

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  June 17, 2025

  making the product ineffective. Resistance can occur when a grower repeatedly uses a product with the same mode of action. A mode of action is how a crop [...] characteristic of the pest, there is an increased likelihood of resistance development. Pest and disease resistance: What is happening? The individual pests [...] resistance. Why is biocontrol different? Biocontrol is a natural form of pest and disease control, and the highly unlikely possibility of resistance is one of the

• Tackling Tuta absoluta: Koppert proposes IPM

  October 11, 2018

  absoluta commonly known as the Tomato leaf miner is considered a serious threat to tomato production worldwide. Tuta absoluta can destroy an entire tomato [...] officers and other stakeholders. Pesticide use not sustainable What many farmers may not know is that pests like Tuta absoluta , which have a short generation [...] management practices in Kenya is necessary. An Integrated Pest Management ( IPM ) strategy that employs a holistic integrated approach is likely to enhance the

• How Trianum Helps Rose Growers Defeat Crown Gall and Maximize Crop Performance

  May 7, 2025

  What is Trianum TRIANUM is based on Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22. This is a unique, patented, hybrid strain from Koppert. TRIANUM is not only useful [...] nutrient fixation is common. Effect on Productivity One of the direct effects of efficient nutrient and water uptake by the plant is seen in a vigorously [...] sprayer; Boom sprayers; Knapsack sprayers, etc. TRIANUM is an essential input for the production of cut-roses. Treatment of roses with TRIANUM results in

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  greenhouse. This is primarily because the development of the two diseases is affected by climate and to a great extent varietal. This phenomenon is best described [...] induce ISR in plants. Discover NoPath: NoPath is a Koppert product that contains such essential oils and is used in the prophylactic management of downy [...] nighttime. Quick Facts about Botrytis: Botrytis is also called ‘grey mould’. This name indicates exactly what the fungus looks like grey powder on leaves,

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  enemies, supported by compatible pesticides. Regardless of the approach, what is clear, is that thrips always require a well-considered plan of action for the [...] options. The investment in our IPM solutions is offset by sustainable incomes from a crop with higher productivity of better quality. We have over time developed [...] bassiana is an entomo-pathogenic fungus that infects the target insect pests through adhesion proteins and enzymatic activity through the production of mucilage

• Koppert Kenya sponsors local soccer academy

  October 11, 2018

  but without the necessary resources to nurture it. The Ravine Soccer Centre is a youth sports program founded in 2010 by Ravine Roses, also known as Karen [...] involve the children and youth in the local community and its environs. This is done through a youth sports program which seeks to train, coach and provide [...] outside their normal school life. The Ravine Soccer Centre’s sports curriculum is designed by competent coaches and caters to over 400 children. The program

• Beneficial nematodes

  growing media is adequately moist (not waterlogged) to facilitate nematode movement. Also take the soil temperature into account (see product labels for detailed [...] What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized [...] orchards and outdoor vegetable crops. Steinernema carpocapsae : This species is known for its effectiveness against pests such as wireworms, various caterpillars

• General Conditions Koppert

  confirmation is signed by a person who is authorized to enter into the agreement; b. by the reaching of a written consensus on an order form which is used [...] article 6.1, the Buyer is in breach without any further notice of default. 6.7 s soon as the Buyer is in breach, the Buyer is obliged to pay to Koppert [...] oppert is only be obliged to pay damage which is the immediate and direct K result of defects in the Natural Enemies, Pollinators, and Products delivered