• The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae).

  March 27, 2025

  larger percentage of the export avocado in Kenya. 1. Feeding Damage: Circular chlorotic spots along midribs and veins on the undersides of leaves are initially [...] to sunburn and reducing yields. Why Chemical Control is Not Enough As with other challenges, conventional chemical pesticides may seem like a quick fix [...] the delicate ecosystem balance. Pesticide resistance : Repeated use of chemicals can lead to pesticide-resistant mite populations, rendering treatments

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest [...] the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This [...] stay ahead of potential crop damage. Together with remote support from technical advisors you'll be on top of your Integrated Pest Management strategy.

• Diglyphus isaea

  invaluable tool in sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management programs. Diglyphus isaea is used for the control of the following pests: Leaf miners [...] ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea depends on [...] a result of which the leaf miner larva dies. A few days after being parasitized, the leaf miner larva turns flaccid and brown. Older larvae of D. isaea

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  September 6, 2016

  an average of 350kg per 50 meter bed compared to the previous average of 150Kg before application of Trianum. With such clear benefits of the product [...] local expert, a farmer who practices good land management can produce 14-17 tonnes of onions from a hectare of land. Depending on prevailing market prices [...] pleased with the performance of the crop and attributes it to better feeding of the due to the improved root system and lack of stress from soil pathogens

• About Koppert

  Biocontrol is our Nature The answers to many of today’s agricultural and environmental challenges are already out there: in nature itself. At Koppert,

• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  June 23, 2016

  quickly leads to great numbers of thrips infesting individual plants. Therefore, successful management of thrips is a matter of maintenance and vigilance. [...] planting material you import into the greenhouse for signs of thrips or their damage. Further, get rid of any weeds or grass around the greenhouse that may provide [...] a tool It is important to monitor the population levels of thrips for successful pest management. Most insects have the ability to detect and respond to

• Thrips

  transmission of viruses, the best known of which is tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), mainly transmitted by F. occidentalis. Life cycle of thrips Thrips [...] additional line of defense. With Koppert’s biological solutions for thrips, professional growers can achieve reliable, sustainable pest management while protecting [...] means ‘fringed wings’, and refers to the eyelash-like fringe of hairs along both edges of the thin wings. There are more than 6,000 known species. Most

• Flies

  directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs and [...] are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation. Species that can cause damage or nuisance, are particularly small flies of the families [...] to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae (mainly Lyprauta sp.) can cause damage in potted

• Macrocheles robustulus

  Macrocheles robustulus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control , particularly in agricultural and horticultural settings. [...] with compost. As natural enemies of various pests, Macrocheles robustulus plays a vital role in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Macrocheles [...] used for the control of the following pests: Sciarid flies (fungus gnats) Thrips Lyprauta larvae The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  development of the infestation. In addition, rain and wind are factors that affect outdoor areas, lowering the risk of infestation. The spread of whitefly [...] efficient management tailored to the specific needs of each greenhouse operation. Regular monitoring, early detection, and proactive management are key to [...] spot, they remain there for the rest of their larval development. The fourth larval instar, when the red eyes of the adult whitefly become visible, is