• Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

  March 26, 2025

  and create the desired ‘drying’ effect. To do so, it’s important to ensure the crop dries quickly after irrigation or spraying by opening the windows or [...] conditions and at high humidity. If the foliage is wet for longer than six hours, the chances of germination and therefore the risk of infection is very high [...] as a result of damage by wind. Create the right conditions How do you stop Botrytis spreading and nip it in the bud? Preventing a humid climate is crucial

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] agriculture. Through innovative techniques and the embrace of biological control measures, farmers like him are shaping a more responsible agricultural [...] Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 28, 2025

  in strategically considering the economic threshold—the point where the costs of employing biocontrol are justified by the economic damage caused by a pest [...] safeguards the efficacy of control measures but also underscores the importance of a sustainable and adaptable approach to pest control, addressing the evolving [...] costly treatments through monitoring and the earlier mentioned economic thresholds. Emphasizing preventive measures like crop rotation, IPM contributes to long-term

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] During the initial few years, the anthurium company owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business [...] proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 20, 2024

  control is at the rescue. Koppert offers several biological solutions that you can use to Combat whiteflies. The following is a brief overview of the key allies [...] future infestations. The presence of beneficial mites can discourage pest outbreaks by creating an environment where pests are less likely to thrive. Predatory [...] known to be present. Many growers use them year-round, like a ‘standing army’ designed to combat the whitefly . Predatory mites survive by eating other pests

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

  March 27, 2025

  known to be the most susceptible to this pest, and that is not great news because Hass represents the larger percentage of the export avocado in Kenya [...] commonly believed . Breaking the Myths Around Biological Control Despite the success of bio solutions, misconceptions still exist in the farming community: Myth: [...] (EPPO, 2019). It is likely spread through various ways including seedlings, harvesters, traders (Middlemen) etc. Persea Mite damage: The Hass variety is known

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 16, 2016

  Place Horiver sticky traps just above the plant tips, and no more than 30cm above the plants. As the crop grows, move the traps higher. For monitoring purposes [...] important to note because even if two colours may look exactly the same to the human eye, the photoreceptors on insects enable them to identify slight colour [...] sticky traps efficiently, it is important to choose the brand of cards with the shade of colour that the thrips are most attracted to. Horiver offers top

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

  April 2, 2019

  to replenish the much-required water sources like rivers, lakes and other reservoirs. Despite the good fortunes that come with the rains, the season is also [...] contributes to the general growth of the crop by increasing tolerance to abiotic stress. NoPath offers 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 be sprayed using the standard spray equipment

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

  April 5, 2016

  effective in inhibiting the growth of fungal diseases. The fungus can protect the trees by establishing itself on the root zone of the trees, forming a physical [...] hectares. To protect the numerous species of tree seedlings in the nurseries, the foresters mainly use cultural control methods to keep the plants healthy. [...] healthy seedlings.” explained Mr. John Orwa, the Forester at Karura Forest. One of the mandates of the foresters at Karura Forest is to encourage people

• Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow

  October 17, 2024

  and protecting the soil. This innovative biofertilizer will help the trees survive the critical early stages of growth, offering them the resilience they [...] on both the local community and the environment for years to come. As part of the day’s activities, Koppert had stimulating discussions with the students [...] benefit both people and the planet. Trees Matter— For Now and the Future On 10 th October 2024, we planted 3,000 tree seedlings with the enthusiastic participation