• Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

  January 8, 2026

  the trials showed positive changes in stem length profile in all length categories, which is a positive improvement in yield quality. Qualitatively, the [...] stands for Natural Growing and is a system approach that enables you to cultivate your crop in a more natural manner. As a result, the input of chemical [...] The result is a healthy crop with a superior performance. Together, these products ensure a strong and resilient crop that grows well. This is either achieved

• Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips.

  September 10, 2024

  growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert has developed a wide range [...] ensures that every stage of the thrips, from eggs to adults, is kept in check. What sets this package apart is its ability to not only control the pest population [...] when a population will peak. In this way, the grower is better prepared for potential threats. Rollertrap, sticky ribbons strategically placed in hot spots

• Koppert Kenya lightens up IFTEX 2016

  June 27, 2016

  were at hand to offer specialist advice in sustainable crop protection in a warm and welcoming environment. A lot of our visitors expressed great feedback [...] as one of the best since it began in 2011. There were more than 200 exhibitors present and almost all flower growers in Kenya were well represented. Naturally [...] 2016) in Nairobi, Kenya. Flower buyers from all over the world had come to find opportunities and connect with some of the finest flower growers in the region

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 4, 2019

  other hand is when a large population of natural enemies is administered for quick pest control in a specific crop. Finally, inoculative is when measures [...] biological pest control . The first, which is referred to as classical, is where a natural enemy of a pest is introduced into the environment to achieve area-wide [...] resulting in a stronger, healthier and more resilient crop. Overall the program was a big success with the farmers recording a clean healthy crop in the greenhouse

• Tackling Tuta absoluta: Koppert proposes IPM

  April 8, 2016

  have been reported in Brazil, Chile and Argentina. To avoid a similar predicament, a shift in current pest management practices in Kenya is necessary. An [...] farmers in Kenya suffered extreme losses in the last two years after a devastating pest infested and destroyed their precious crop. Measuring a mere 7mm [...] miner is considered a serious threat to tomato production worldwide. Tuta absoluta can destroy an entire tomato farm, whether in the open field or in a greenhouse

• Thripex

  cucumeris is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Neoseiulus cucumeris is sensitive [...] are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 50-100 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 16, 2016

  most common and destructive pests in greenhouse growing of ornamentals , particularly roses, is thrips . Prevention is possibly the best way to manage this [...] traps of impeccable quality. As a rule of thumb, a good sticky trap should maintain its original shape and trapping capacity in all weather conditions and serve [...] purposes, it is recommended to use 10 traps per hectare. For mass trapping, use 1000 traps per hectare. It is important to put up Horiver traps early in the season

• Looking for industry training? Koppert Kenya receives NITA certification

  April 5, 2016

  client in need of professional training should take before enrolling for any training sessions is to verify whether or not the training company is accredited [...] Industrial Training Authority (NITA) is a semi-autonomous government agency which perpetuates industrial training in Kenya. NITA was established under the Industrial [...] (Amendment) Act of 2011. It’s mandate is to promote the highest standards in the quality and efficiency of industrial training in Kenya and ensure adequate supply

• Fusarium spp.

  Fusarium spp. is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are [...] The rot is dark and wet at first. The lesions are irregular and sharp-edged. In cavities, pink sporulation becomes visible. Fusarium solani is a complex [...] of Fusarium spp. Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better quality of fruit for export [...] export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity [...] also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of