• Koppert Present at Biocontrol Africa and NewAG International Conference 2018, Nairobi

  October 12, 2018

  audience into an engaging discussion regarding the prospects of small-holder farmers adopting biological control and IPM. The 16 th NewAG conference & [...] The inaugural Biocontrol Africa and the 16 th NewAG conference and exhibition kicked off in Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya in week 12. The Biocontrol [...] took place on the 19 th and 20 th March, attracting close to 300 delegates from Africa and beyond. This included representation from Koppert BV, Koppert

• Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

  October 11, 2018

  growers and help them improve their crop protection systems. Our guiding mission at the time was: “to be the most preferred partner in developing and marketing [...] Today, Koppert is the preferred supplier of biological crop protection solutions in the East Africa region! As we celebrate 10 years of Koppert Kenya’s [...] growers who adopted Koppert programs on their farms. Building the system In early 2007, the first products were registered as per statutory requirements. These

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 19, 2024

  populations but also act as a deterrent to future infestations. The presence of beneficial mites can discourage pest outbreaks by creating an environment where [...] trapping of various flying pests Whitefly infestation can increase at lightning speed in your crop, but there’s no need to worry! Biological control is at the [...] , Thripex , Macro-Mite ), capable of tackling a wide array of pests. They actively seek out their prey when introduced into an environment with pest i

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  vaporariorum, and the tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci. In outdoor crops whiteflies cause significant damage, variety of crops such as tomato, cabbage [...] the young larvae, known as 'crawlers,' have well-developed legs and antennae and actively seek a suitable spot on the leaf to feed. Once they find a feeding [...] for the rest of their larval development. The fourth larval instar, when the red eyes of the adult whitefly become visible, is also referred to as a 'pupa

• Koppert Kenya present at International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX) 2016 in Nairobi

  October 11, 2018

  Kenya. As a leader in innovative pest control solutions, and soil & seed enhancement, Koppert will again be present at this year’s event. We indeed look forward [...] The fifth anniversary edition of the International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) will be held in Nairobi-Kenya from Wednesday the 8th to Friday the 10th of [...] exhibitions. It has therefore earned its position as a must-attend event for key global players in the cut-flower industry especially flowers growers in Kenya

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

  October 8, 2025

  applied both cold and warm seasons. They perform well when daily temperatures exceed 10°C, with an optimum between 14 to 26°C, with the added advantage that [...] that they can also be used from as low as 5°C, meaning that cold night temperatures will not harm them. In addition, the Steinernema feltiae nematodes have [...] nematodes ; the natural move towards biological crop protection Beneficial nematodes are increasingly being used to control pests in an extensive range of crops

• Early blight

  Sporulation of Alternaria occurs at temperatures from 2-4 °C up to 28-30 °C (optimum temperatures lie between 15 and 28 °C) and at a relative humidity (RH) of [...] storage at 0-1 o C. A. brassicae and A. brassicicola : adjust the sowing date to avoid conditions conducive to infection. In greenhouses: avoid high RH. Prevent [...] is larger under quite warm and humid conditions. Infection may take place within a few hours, with lesions occurring as rapidly as two to three days later

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release [...] swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C (64°F). A. swirskii is sensitive [...] sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top

• Veni Biosulfur

  plant. Sulphur is an essential building block in plant metabolism for the formation of amino acids, proteins, enzymes, antioxidants and vitamins. Pack size [...] required amount of Veni Biosulfur to the water Mix thoroughly Add the remaining amount of water Apply immediately after preparation The pH of the solution should [...] should be between 5 and 7 Application Apply as a foliar spray Use a fine nozzle (<300 microns) After application rinse the nozzles thoroughly to prevent

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  humidity will exceed 75% for several hours after the treatment Adding an adjuvant and/or an anti-desiccant/humectant can be beneficial. Ask your Koppert re [...] advice Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Best conditions for use of Steinernema [...] that kill the host within a few days. This species is particularly effective against insect pests such as caterpillars , grubs, beetle larvae , and fly larvae