• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  October 12, 2018

  is safe for humans and the environment. The half-day programme consisted of presentations from Koppert staff from Kenya and the Netherlands on the two main [...] above giving technical details on the product. Dr. Nicholas Stutterheim, the brains behind NoPath, was the chief guest at the event. He gave a presentation [...] Downy mildew in the crop in our 2 ha blocks. When I saw these changes in the treated area, 6 months later, we extended the use of the product to whole

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

  October 17, 2024

  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 [...] and protecting the soil. This innovative biofertilizer will help the trees survive the critical early stages of growth, offering them the resilience they [...] involving the next generation, and creating long-lasting environmental solutions that will benefit both people and the planet. Trees Matter— For Now and

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 11, 2018

  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, it is [...] 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

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  June 23, 2025

  Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory [...] In the quest for effective pest and disease management, biological crop protection has emerged as an effective economically advantageous strategy. This [...] optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies

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

  October 11, 2018

  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. [...] John Orwa, the Forester at Karura Forest. One of the mandates of the foresters at Karura Forest is to encourage people to plant trees in order for Kenya to

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you open the bag. Possible allergic [...] concerns the predatory mites , feeder mites, and supplementary feeding products sold by Koppert. Icons on the product packaging show you the precautionary [...] this page, we advise you on the precautionary measures you can take to prevent or reduce any allergic reactions caused by the type of products mentioned

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 15, 2025

  skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes [...] is also safe for growers, consumers, and the environment. Nematodes do not leave any harmful residue on crops, which make them safe for the growers who [...] nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes [...] several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is [...] Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  important for the farmer to prepare for sowing by selecting the correct seed. Indeed, good seed doesn’t cost, it pays. In the case of maize, “good seed” [...] source of nutrient at the right rate, at the right time and in the right place. Maize also requires ‘booster nitrogen’ over the growing period. It is important [...] The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted that the current dry and hot conditions in the country will continue to prevail. As a result, the long

• Why Panoramix is Best for Your Seeds

  February 8, 2019

  applied directly to the seeds before planting. To obtain the best results, the seeds should be sown immediately after treatment. The unique liquid formulation [...] improves the root system It increases yield (an average increase of 3-4 bags per acre) It is safe for people, plants and the environment The application [...] procedure is as directed below : Shake the product for about one minute and measure the right quantity of Panoramix Put the seeds in a drum or any other mixing