• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  much of each petal. These two destructive diseases can cause massive losses in the production of roses, if not properly managed. At the beginning of 2018 [...] their experiences with the product: “I have used NoPath for a while and gained confidence in the product for two main reasons. First, with consistent and [...] that target all the aspects in the disease triangle. This includes good cultural practices, use of effective products that target many aspects of disease

• 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 [...] grown in large numbers with a high population of pests and diseases. The quicker the lifecycle of the pest or pathogen, the higher the likelihood for resistance [...] Biocontrol is a natural form of pest and disease control, and the highly unlikely possibility of resistance is one of the key benefits of incorporating

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 16, 2016

  that all sticky traps in the market are identical. Effective thrips control starts with careful selection of sticky traps of impeccable quality. As a rule [...] sticky traps efficiently, it is important to choose the brand of cards with the shade of colour that the thrips are most attracted to. Horiver offers top [...] One of the most common and destructive pests in greenhouse growing of ornamentals , particularly roses, is thrips . Prevention is possibly the best way

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

  October 8, 2025

  contains the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae , widely used for the control of various insect pests such as thrips . For growers, one of the main [...] nematodes ; the natural move towards biological crop protection Beneficial nematodes are increasingly being used to control pests in an extensive range of crops [...] to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop protection products. Either because of their removal by international

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

  May 12, 2026

  agriculture remains the backbone of many livelihoods, with millions of smallholder farmers working to feed communities, secure the future of food systems, and [...] participants in shaping the future of agriculture . A Shared Vision- Building Toward a More Resilient Future As this journey unfolds over the coming year, Koppert [...] commercial applications . Learning by Doing: The Knowledge Centre Approach Central to the project is the establishment of a dynamic Outdoor Knowledge Centre , where

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop [...] alongside Koppert in the development and application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes [...] considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic

• Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

  October 16, 2016

  This has paid off in the form of trust and a strong reputation within the horticulture industry. A sustainable system From the start, our core values- [...] protection solutions in the East Africa region! As we celebrate 10 years of Koppert Kenya’s existence, join us for a brief tour of the company’s history. From [...] some segments of the local market. Many growers were hesitant to venture into IPM due to the perceived complications associated with such a system. Under

• Potato/tomato psyllid

  very harmful to the affected crops. Lifecycle and appearance of the potato/tomato psyllid The eggs are egg-shaped with a bright orange-yellow colour. They [...] latter causing the greatest concern and proving difficult to control. In light of this, the export of fruit from susceptible crops to some parts of Europe, and [...] tobacco. The potato psyllid was considered a minor pest until it was found to be responsible for serious crop damage, both directly and indirectly, the latter

• Integrated Pest Management

  insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory mites , parasitic [...] not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses on prevention rather than [...] traps and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be an effective way to control

• Crop Protection

  harm to the environment, non-target organisms, and human health. Biocontrol agents encompass a wide range of approaches, including the use of beneficial [...] biodiversity contribute to a more resilient plant, maximizing your yield. Prepared for the future By adopting biocontrol in advance of chemical bans, growers [...] practices. Growers will be ready to meet future challenges with confidence and a well-established understanding of biocontrol's benefits. Lower risk to human