• Koppert Celebrates Golden Jubilee

  October 11, 2018

  decoration of Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau. The royal decoration was bestowed on them for their ‘broad input and meaningful work’ to the society [...] with the deployment of predatory mites against a spider mite infestation. It proved to be a successful solution that led to the foundation of the company [...] witnessed in the following decades, lifting the company from pioneer to a global market leader in biological crop protection solutions. From the humble

• Koppert Kenya sponsors local soccer academy

  October 11, 2018

  can lead to success. The goal was to make an impact in the lives of children and youth of Eldama Ravine in Baringo County, Kenya, who have considerable talent [...] urging us to be part of it for a long time. He truly believes in the talent of the children at the Centre. We are therefore glad to join in and do what we can [...] watchful eye of experienced trainers and coaches. However, over the years, the Centre has spread its reach to involve the children and youth in the local community

• Integrated Pest Management

  on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to [...] effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses [...] and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases

• Crop Protection

  Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth [...] residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing consumer concerns about chemical exposure [...] impacts on the environment and non-target organisms, biological crop protection is both eco-friendly and sustainable, ensuring the health of crops without

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 5, 2019

  classical, is where a natural enemy of a pest is introduced into the environment to achieve area-wide control. Inductive control on the other hand is when a [...] food to the market. This is where biological solutions meet peri-urban horticulture. In 2017, Koppert piloted the use of biological control in a couple [...] with the farmers recording a clean healthy crop in the greenhouse tunnels under the Koppert IPM program compared with the tunnels managed under the standard

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  stages of host development, such as larvae, pupae, and adults. The evasion of the immune system is mediated by the expression of Mcl1 proteins, the secretion [...] difficult to control with the available chemical insecticides. Mode of action The mode of action of the active agent Beauveria bassiana is an entomo-pathogenic [...] secretion of destruxins A and E, the production of trehalase, and the expression of faith genes involved in the cycle cell, allowing rapid multiplication and

• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  October 11, 2018

  management NOW. The basis of healthy and vigorous crop starts in the growing media. There is a community of organisms that inhabit the soil or substrate [...] symptoms of infection by the disease pathogen have become obvious. Often it is too late, -either it is too late to save the plant, or only part of the population [...] also possesses the unique ability of strengthening the roots of numerous crops thus improving the uptake of water and nutrients by the plant. Upon application

• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  Adjust the size of the holes in the dosing pot to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of the pot Fill [...] well as for the distribution of Artefeed and Entofood. Mode of action The innovative combination of the special fan of the Mini-Airbug and the revolving [...] Connect the cable to the battery Attach the dosing pot to the revolving head of the blower Start the Mini-Airbug by pushing both buttons Walk at constant speed

• Nopath

  before use Fill the tank with half of the required amount of water Add the required amount of Nopath Stir well Add the remaining amount of water while m [...] Preferably carry out the application in the morning or in the afternoon Do not apply during hours of maximum sunshine Do not apply if rain is expected within [...] does not remain in the irrigation system during the night but ends up in the substrate instead Use disinfectants regularly to keep the irrigation system

• Knowing & recognizing

  photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information [...] company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The need for [...] giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained