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

  May 12, 2026

  Improvements in crop health and vigor Effective pest and disease management Enhanced soil vitality Improvement to yield quality and quantity Long-term sust [...] year, Koppert Kenya and Latia Agribusiness Institute remain committed to one goal: To empower farmers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to grow [...] backbone of many livelihoods, with millions of smallholder farmers working to feed communities, secure the future of food systems, and ultimately sustain the

• Mealybugs and scales

  wingless and immobile, and covered with a hard scale (armoured scales and soft scales) or with waxy threads (mealybugs). They suck the sap of plants and are [...] beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone traps support early detection and population [...] Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit

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

  April 5, 2016

  Koppert Kenya partners with Karura Forest for biological control in the urban forest Koppert Kenya has collaborated with Karura Forest in ongoing trials [...] roots or stem and disrupt uptake of water and nutrients from the soil. This may lead to reduced yield, wilting, yellowing, leaf fall, stunting and even death [...] strain T-22. Trianum offers the best protection against soil borne fungi such as Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium and improves plant strength, allowing

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

  June 17, 2025

  need to know how and when to apply agents, at the right time and with the right dosage. Preventative measures like crop rotation and good hygiene will [...] The individual pests and diseases themselves do not become resistant, but the population adapts through small changes in their DNA. For example, when che [...] 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.

• Spider mites and other mites

  weeds and other plants that may serve as a host for mites, and implementing a rigorous cleaning and disinfection program for all tools, equipment, and surfaces [...] mites and russet mites are so small that they cannot be seen with the naked eye and only have four legs. Tarsonemid mites cannot also not be seen with the [...] spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf

• Designed with growers in mind

  March 6, 2023

  products. And for customers who use multiple products at once, it will be easier to navigate the products and methods they need to use to achieve the best results [...] mission is to work with nature and contribute to the health of people and planet. The new branding was developed to reflect our mission and values. The Koppert [...] 2022, it's time for the next phase. Over the coming months, we will be introducing our new product branding and packaging. Starting with our beneficial

• Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips.

  September 10, 2024

  balance of your crops. With fewer chemicals needed, it’s a win for both the environment and crop productivity. The Koppert IPM package for thrips gives growers [...] pierce their prey and suck out their contents. Theyactively seek out and prey on young larvae of various thrips species and whitefly eggs and larvae. By consuming [...] thrips sustainably and efficiently, while still achieving optimal crop health and yield quality. Key Solutions in the IPM package for thrips: 1. Horiver:

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  hectares of tomatoes, through direct and hydroponic cultivation, in Châteaurenard near Marseille, and have done for four generations. We have to control [...] bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly to tomatoes, and seriously disrupts biological equilibrium [...] practising IPM for as long as it has existed in France. We saw that it was effective. We have used Capsanem on several blocks to regulate the bug and have tried

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  September 6, 2016

  soils were infected with Fusarium and nematodes. The company quickly learnt that onions require a determined approach to maximize yield and quality. Effective [...] Njaramba is very 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 [...] grow quality crops and maximize yields on their farms. Indeed one of the best ways to achieve this is by having a healthy plant with good resistance against

• Are you getting value for your money?

  September 29, 2017

  ly along with the developing root system. It protects the plants in the following ways: competition for space, competition for nutrients and through production [...] Koppert products, Trianum is one hundred percent natural and thus safe for the people and the environment. How TRIANUM Works Trianum is applied in the root [...] length and bud size. This of course depends on the specific grower’s management practices and efforts to optimize either of the above benefits. For example