• General Conditions Koppert

  prejudice to Koppert’s right to demand compliance with the obligations to which the penalty clause pertains and without prejudice to Koppert’s right to claim [...] Buyer refuses to meet Koppert’s request to that effect, Koppert shall furthermore have the right to immediately demand the purchase sum, or to dissolve by [...] Failure to do the above will result in the Buyer’s right to invoke the failure of the Natural Enemies, V1 Pollinators and/or Products to answer to the agreement

• The War on Pests Isn’t Working. Here’s What Is.

  August 4, 2026

  as well. More pests appear. Spray again. Somewhere along the way, we forgot to ask a much simpler question: Why are the pests there in the first place? [...] across Zambia, there is one truth that is so simple that we somehow manage to overcomplicate it. Healthy soil grows healthy plants. I see it in my own vegetable [...] years, where salts accumulate, and there is very little soil biology left to cycle nutrients and build structure, are almost always the areas with the

• The crucial role of ant control in your IPM strategy

  September 26, 2024

  parasitoids, which can lead to severe pest infestations in the orchard. Pest spread: Ants can move pests from one tree to another, exacerbating pest problems [...] control pest populations. This interference can lead to increased pest numbers and greater damage to fruit trees. Economic consequences Reduced fruit quality [...] correctly. Insecticides: Direct applications of insecticides should be used judiciously to avoid harming beneficial insects. When necessary, target specific

• Happy Women’s Day!

  August 8, 2022

  a long list of MSc degrees, our team is using their skills and education to assist, advise and educate others to realise the responsibility we have in being [...] women in South Africa to work within a space that was traditionally more a male working environment? “You have to be willing to take risks, educate yourself [...] female farmers, we also need to celebrate the network of women working within agriculture that support and equip these farmers to do the wonderful work they

• Partner with Nature this macadamia season

  July 14, 2022

  avocado industry. We did this by using biological control agents such as predatory mites and parasitic wasps . We are excited to share that we have seen some [...] we find on farms already have a solution hidden in nature – we just have to find it! During the past few seasons, the Koppert South Africa technical team [...] part of the success has been the first commercial release of a parasitic wasp to destroy stinkbug eggs. We can truly say that the results obtained stunned

• Biological crop protection boosts yield and profitability with longer spraying windows and zero residue risks

  February 22, 2024

  that growers have to start the harvest earlier than planned. By not having to take into account a pre-harvest interval, growers are able to adjust their plans [...] helps to meet these increasing challenges. Maximize yields and quality Biological crop protection, unlike chemical alternatives, leaves minimal to no residues [...] waiting periods ranging from a few days, to several weeks or even months. By not having this limitation when using biological crop protection, growers can

• GROW article on Koppert participation in Dutch Innovation Mission

  April 19, 2022

  connected to Durban harbour and will be upgraded in the future by Flying Swans to facilitate emerging farmers to have cold storage and be able to ship their [...] export to Rotterdam, and thus access to the European market.” The mission highlighted key opportunities for Koppert South Africa in helping to educate [...] health , sustainable water use and crop protection in agriculture, specifically the fruit and vegetable sector. Central to the agri-food innovation mission

• Premium quality, around the world

  March 7, 2023

  destination in the best possible condition, ready to deliver the effectiveness that we promise. We use data loggers to record climate conditions during transit [...] attention to handling, storage and shipping conditions. It takes a great deal of knowledge and technology, and strict adherence to protocols to control the [...] quality and leave nothing to chance. Our commitment to our customers is embodied in the peace of mind we offer them, thanks to our premium quality products

• Leading farmers in climate-smart horticulture

  October 18, 2022

  and technology throughout the horticultural value chain: from seed to market, to aim to develop, together with South African farmers, a business case for [...] in partnership with Stellenbosch University, we feel privileged to be working together to lead farmers in climate-smart horticulture. The HortiDemoCentre [...] towards technologies by linking them to the sustainable farming aspects that are needed for future farming. • Contribute to food security by increasing the

• Thrips Identification Guide

  Yellow brown to black in colour. Head longer than width with clear red eyes. 8 antennal segments. Last segment tube-shaped. Adults migrate to terminal leaves [...] generation develop within a single gall. Adults exit galls and migrate to new terminal leaves to begin a new generation. The life cycle takes about 30 days. Thrips [...] Host plants Females 1.2 mm long, males 1 mm. Variable in colour, from yellow to dark brown. 8 antennal segments. Long setae below the compound eyes and 2