• Green peach aphid

  presence in the crop. Wingless green peach aphids (Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) may be green, white-green, light yellow-green, grey-green, pink or [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its [...] from the plant 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

• Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips!

  October 8, 2025

  addition, the Steinernema feltiae nematodes have mixed characteristics of being able to ambush and cruise to strike prevalent pests in the crop. Cruising nematodes [...] systems in the same way that conventional pesticides are introduced, making them easy to use. In this way, they can replace conventional pesticides in many [...] Beneficial nematodes ; the natural move towards biological crop protection Beneficial nematodes are increasingly being used to control pests in an extensive range

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] obstacles. Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling

• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  November 15, 2016

  solutions to combat two threats facing tomato production: Tuta absoluta and the Fusarium wilt -nematode complex. The three-year project was launched in 2015 [...] devastating crop losses due to this insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host [...] devastating crop losses due to this insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 20, 2024

  whiteflies. The following is a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly. 1. Predatory mites Predatory mites are known to control a [...] speed in your crop, but there’s no need to worry! Biological control is at the rescue. Koppert offers several biological solutions that you can use to Combat [...] deterrent to future infestations. The presence of beneficial mites can discourage pest outbreaks by creating an environment where pests are less likely to thrive

• Koppert participates in the 2023 GLOBAL G.A.P. Tour stop event in Kenya

  March 29, 2023

  safety, understand the Gaps in the market, and challenge their current ideas and practices to see if they are responsive and aligned to the changing market [...] agriculture stakeholders a platform to understand why it is crucial to get certification in a bid to access vital markets. The event also aimed at encouraging [...] solutions that are today being used by growers to achieve the highest food safety demands in the market. Among the Industry leaders and development partners

• Cultivating Innovation and Sustainability: Koppert's Impact in the AIRTEA Project

  February 28, 2024

  (SMEs) lack the capacity and information to develop their businesses, on the support side universities and research centers lack the capacity to transfer [...] knowledge to end-users. Policy-makers lack the information from the field that they need to make informed decisions. Hence, there is a need to facilitate [...] enhance resilience in smallholder farming. From the inception of the project, Koppert seamlessly integrated into the fabric of the initiative, playing

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

  March 27, 2025

  Persea Mite damage: The Hass variety is known to be the most susceptible to this pest, and that is not great news because Hass represents the larger percentage [...] detected in Nakuru County in Novemebr 2023 , and has since rapidly spread to other key avocado-growing regions, posing a significant risk to yields, farmer [...] from Mexico, the USA (California, Florida), Israel, Spain, and other avocado-growing regions. In Africa, it was first detected in Morrocco in 2019 (EPPO

• Tackling the Puzzle of Downy Mildew & Botrytis Management in Roses

  April 2, 2019

  chemical residues on the crop. It is also safe to the roots and contributes to the general growth of the crop by increasing tolerance to abiotic stress. NoPath [...] unique flexibility in the choice of the application method. The product can be drenched through the irrigation system (to be taken up by the plant) or it can [...] necessary to replenish the much-required water sources like rivers, lakes and other reservoirs. Despite the good fortunes that come with the rains, the season

• Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

  January 8, 2026

  protection and when the NatuGro program was introduced, the timing was perfect. The farm needed: • A way to rejuvenate aging crops • A solution to restore soil [...] Equinox Horticulture to Extend Crop Life, Improve Yields, and Transform Soil Health Founded in 2008, Equinox Horticulture Ltd. nestled in the heart of Nanyuki [...] pressure to consider a shift toward hydroponic or soilless systems But Equinox farm believed that the solution lay beneath their feet, in the soil itself