• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  October 11, 2018

  problems present as imminent danger for a flower grower as the presence of thrips in the crop. Thrips are still a major pest in a many greenhouse crops in Kenya [...] which may fail to open and cause leaves to wither. The key is management Thrips infestations are difficult to control. Their high propensity to develop insecticide [...] Monitoring as a tool It is important to monitor the population levels of thrips for successful pest management. Most insects have the ability to detect and

• Crop Protection

  benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, [...] t interval – Safe to apply up to harvest with no waiting period. Low resistance risk – Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies. Supports [...] protection products do not require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment

• Partners with Nature

  October 11, 2018

  ecosystems form the basis for healthy crops. A healthy plant has a better defence system against pests and diseases, this can translate to a dramatic reduction [...] inseparably connected and continue to grow. To represent this new direction as an organization a redefined mission was borne to channel the way: Koppert Biological [...] Koppert Mission Movie to find out more. The world population is projected to hit 9 billion people by 2050. The big question remains to be, how do we produce enough

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water [...] which makes it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety Skyson RZ, which has a lot of vigour and is suited to exposure [...] water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible to Pythium. That’s why I needed to use Trianum as a preventative measure against Pythium

• Onion

  Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal [...] About The onion ( Allium cepa L.) , also referred to as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable. This particular species is the most extensively [...] disease control with minimal to no resistance risks Boost Soil Health Naturally: Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program At a glance: Allies in the fight

• Onion thrips

  are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in colour, with a large head and bright red eyes. The colour [...] disturbed. Recommended for you Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips! Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control [...] Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting

• Psyllids

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• Leafhoppers

  curling. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plant growth and can lead to reduced yield and lower crop quality. In addition, leafhoppers can transmit [...] greenhouse and field crops. Effective leafhopper control is therefore essential to maintain healthy and productive cultivation. By combining monitoring with [...] natural balance, ensuring consistent quality and optimal yield. Solutions for leafhopper control

• Koppert Kenya sponsors local soccer academy

  October 11, 2018

  Soccer Centre to host a sporting tournament to highlight how hard work, determination and teamwork can lead to success. The goal was to make an impact in [...] and caters to over 400 children. The program was born out of the need to give the youth a chance to showcase and nurture their talent in a fun environment [...] said, “We are happy to finally see this day come through. Ravine Roses director, Robert Kotut has been urging us to be part of it for a long time. He truly

• Swirski-Mite

  cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few [...] repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] on. Recommended for you Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips. At a glance: Allies in