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

  April 5, 2016

  the mandates of the foresters at Karura Forest is to encourage people to plant trees in order for Kenya to achieve 10% forest cover by 2030 as required [...] organisms to manage pest populations, making them less economically damaging than they would otherwise be. Trichoderma harzianum has been found to be most [...] much better at conserving the environment than exotics due to their broad canopies and strong rooting systems. That is why we encourage people to plant more

• Cotton aphid

  population. Large individuals (up to 1.8 mm long) are usually dark green to black, while aphids produced in overcrowded colonies at a high temperature can be much [...] Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess [...] and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  June 23, 2025

  plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition to planting the banker plants and significantly [...] ess analysis, and optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol [...] on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory bug

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  April 26, 2018

  Naivasha respectively. The series of events were intended to officially introduce NoPath, a new product based on plant essential oils. It is used for the [...] thus guaranteeing safety to users and the environment. He assured the attendees that if well used, NoPath has the potential to be a central part of disease [...] Nicholas Stutterheim, the brains behind NoPath, was the chief guest at the event. He gave a presentation on resilient growing, highlighting the novel role of

• Neoseiulus californicus

  m2/release. Releases should be repeated at least five times at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] population development is much faster on a diet of spider mites than on other food sources. They can also survive longer than Phytoseiulus persimilis in the complete [...] transparent to white in colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus persimilis but similar to eggs of

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  Ascochyta fungi develop most rapidly at temperatures below 20 °C and the spores require water for dispersal. How to prevent Pea blight, leaf and pod spot [...] General Ascochyta pisi is a fungal plant pathogen that causes A scochyta blight on pea (leaf blight or pea blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods [...] more elongated. The lesions are light brown, sunken and surrounded by a dark brown to red-brown border. The first infection is often on the primary leaves

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly to tomatoes, and seriously [...] have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector,’ says co-manager at SCEA, Bélinda Gaillet. ‘Capsanem appealed to us due to its [...] close to Nesidiocoris . Therefore, Capsanem must be aimed at the top of the plant and run-off must be avoided. We honed our recommendations to try to affect

• Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

  March 26, 2025

  better able to withstand a Botrytis infection than weaker crops. Biological control If you notice an infection, you should apply NoPath. NoPath is a natural [...] strike at any moment. While sudden outbreaks usually don’t happen, an unexpectedly rapid advance could. As a grower, you have various ‘tools’ to stop the [...] fungus. Humidity is key to Botrytis ’s ability to strike. The spores of Botrytis germinate easily and quickly in wet conditions and at high humidity. If the

• Botrytis

  the infected area, new spores are formed within a few days. Under circumstances unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few days on the plant [...] fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea) is considered a weak pathogen, only infecting weakened or damaged plants. How to prevent Grey mould Make sure the crop grows [...] Remove diseased plants or plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, to avoid rugged, irregular wound surfaces In

• Caterpillars

  cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our caterpillar control products in action. More [...] nematodes in soft fruits Oak processionary moth brochure How to use Thripex-V from Koppert How to use Ervipar from Koppert shutterstock_152320880.jpg Buckthorn [...] name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are