• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 20, 2024

  infestations. Once they locate their target pests, predatory mites feed on them by piercing their prey's body and extracting their bodily fluids, causing their [...] infestations. The presence of beneficial mites can discourage pest outbreaks by creating an environment where pests are less likely to thrive. Predatory mites [...] ‘standing army’ designed to combat the whitefly . Predatory mites survive by eating other pests and pollen. a) Amblyseius swirskii - Mode of Action

• Flies

  tender roots as well as stem and leaf tissue and fruits. The lesions caused by feeding larvae provide invasion routes for various pathogenic fungi, for instance

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

  February 28, 2024

  inclusive innovation ecosystem championed by AIRTEA, creating a holistic approach to address challenges faced by smallholder farmers. Through the convergence [...] resilient smallholder farming. Kenya’s agricultural landscape, primarily supported by smallholder farmers, has for long faced a formidable challenge – limited access [...] more attractive to youth and women and resolve the systemic weaknesses faced by service providers. METHOD AIRTEA sought to bring about change at the crosscutting

• Koppert Invests in Latia Training Centre!

  September 25, 2018

  bridge these gaps. 'As Koppert Kenya, we are excited by the opportunity to be part of this venture. By spreading the message and culture of sustainable a [...] Africa. LAS college (Latia Agripreneurship Institute) has been accredited by all relevant statutory institutions including the Technical & Vocational Education [...] Koppert, the other new investors in Latia are Agritech Solutions and Delphy. By bringing together new partners and shareholders, Latia’s new and strengthened

• Horiver Drystick

  cover paper from both sides of the trap Replace the traps when largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage For monitoring use one Horiver Drystick per 200

• Pherodis

  into the trap. Trapping males also aids in reducing the number of eggs laid by females as they fail to mate. For some pests, Pherodis dispensers contain

• Spical-Plus

  exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage

• Caterpillars

  the mid-rib left intact. Flowers, fruits and growing tips can also be eaten by larger caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit

• Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

  March 26, 2025

  entry points for infection are wounds on fruit, e.g. as a result of damage by wind. Create the right conditions How do you stop Botrytis spreading and nip [...] it’s important to ensure the crop dries quickly after irrigation or spraying by opening the windows or switching on the fans. This ensures sufficient air [...] more complex in outdoor crops, as you have no control over the weather. Only by means of cultivation management can you get some control of the situation

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

  April 5, 2016

  people to plant trees in order for Kenya to achieve 10% forest cover by 2030 as required by the United Nations. This is important because forests are key to [...] fungal diseases because of their tender tissues. Root and butt rot caused by a species of Armillaria is one of the most serious diseases of fruit and forest [...] 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 barrier