• Thrips

  damage in green-houses belong to the family Thripidae. Thrips damage Thrips cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue and sucking [...] occidentalis ) is the most damaging species. Thrips form the order Thysanoptera, a name that literally means ‘fringed wings’, and refers to the eyelash-like [...] causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey patches on leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop

• Leaf miners

  lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of [...] Solutions for leaf miner control Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family A [...] enemies, allowing the leaf miner population to erupt into serious numbers. In addition, the pesticides used to control leaf miners disrupt the biological control

• Mealybugs and scales

  However, it is mainly the great quantity of honey-dew that causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew [...] form three important families within the superfamily Coccoidea. This superfamily belongs to the order Hemiptera (the true bugs ). Coccoidea are at first [...] on this honeydew, which, as well as the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are

• Parasitic wasps

  larvae begin to feed on the host pest. They consume the host from the inside, which ultimately leads to the death of the host. Pupal stage: After the larvae [...] maturity, it emerges from the host's body or the cocoon. The host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization, some parasitic [...] eggs either inside the host's body or attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitic wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae

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

  June 17, 2025

  diseases. The quicker the lifecycle of the pest or pathogen, the higher the likelihood for resistance. Why is biocontrol different? Biocontrol is a natural [...] it is so important that the biocontrol industry learns from the development of resistance to chemicals. IPM is very important, and it is advised to develop [...] action is how a crop protection solution controls a pest or disease. For example, if a pesticide blocks only one characteristic of the pest, there is an increased

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  September 6, 2016

  could scale the extreme terrain. For those not familiar with this event, the Charge is unique in that the exact course of the competition is kept secret [...] were it not for the fact that the terrain is extremely rough and challenging. The team that reaches the most number of checkpoints in the shortest distance [...] competition seeks to mobilize motorsport enthusiasts to raise funds to support the conservation efforts of Rhino Ark- a Kenyan charitable trust. The organization

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

  December 6, 2023

  practices. The ambition of this partnership is great. Together with the Ministry of Agriculture, we aim to grow together and scale the 4K Clubs Project to about [...] Young Age The 4K Clubs Project, short for "Kuungana, Kufanya, Kusaidia, Kenya," translates to Unite, Act, and Help Kenya. It's a fitting name for a project [...] introducing young minds to the concept of sustainable agriculture, our partnership is sowing the seeds for a future where farming is not just a livelihood but

• Aphids

  a result, the plant’s growth is retarded, giving rise to deformed leaves, or even, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young [...] Aphidoidea, belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids discussed here all belong to the family Aphididae, a family containing many species that cause damage [...] virus Y (PVY) is transmitted by aphids in tomato in this way, as is the cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) in cucumber. How to prevent aphids To prevent aphid

• Capsanem

  a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product The product is safe for most beneficial [...] foliar pests simply fall to the ground. Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown, but may be difficult to find due to rapid degradation. Pack [...] 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except

• Partners with Nature

  April 5, 2016

  Contributing to the better health of the people and the planet, in partnership with nature That is the one reason the Koppert team wakes up excited every [...] watch the Koppert Mission Movie to find out more. The world population is projected to hit 9 billion people by 2050. The big question remains to be, how [...] every day as look forward to interact with our growers. No matter what part of the world we operate, this goal remains the same. This clarity of mission