• Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

  October 16, 2016

  Today, Koppert is the preferred supplier of biological crop protection solutions in the East Africa region! As we celebrate 10 years of Koppert Kenya’s [...] existence, join us for a brief tour of the company’s history. From humble beginnings The world has changed a lot in the past 10 years. In 2006 when we first [...] sheer tenacity of purpose and a firm belief in the quality of Koppert products, Charles Macharia (general manager, Koppert Kenya), started the journey. ”It

• Parasitic wasps

  begin to feed on the host pest. They consume the host from the inside, which ultimately leads to the death of the host. Pupal stage: After the larvae have consumed [...] suitable host pest. The choice of host depends on the specific species of parasitic wasp, as they often exhibit host specificity. The female parasitic wasp [...] emerges from the host's body or the cocoon. The host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization, some parasitic

• Veni Biosulfur

  increases the amount of sulphur taken up by the plant. Crops All crops. Mode of action Veni Biosulfur increases the amount of sulphur taken up by the plant [...] Shake the container well before use Fill the application tank with half the required amount of water Add the required amount of Veni Biosulfur to the water [...] water Mix thoroughly Add the remaining amount of water Apply immediately after preparation The pH of the solution should be between 5 and 7 Application Apply

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits the use of certain [...] successfully collaborated in the implementation of an IPM program, which has facilitated the protection of their crops without the use of agrochemicals and has

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  alongside Koppert in the development and application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes [...] Koppert The use of biological crop protection presented challenges, but Koen embraced the change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products is still [...] a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was

• Looking for industry training? Koppert Kenya receives NITA certification

  April 5, 2016

  established under the Industrial Training (Amendment) Act of 2011. It’s mandate is to promote the highest standards in the quality and efficiency of industrial [...] or not the training company is accredited with a recognized accrediting agency. Accreditation serves as an assurance mechanism for the delivery of quality [...] certification One of the first steps any client in need of professional training should take before enrolling for any training sessions is to verify whether

• Trichoderma harzianum

  harzianum reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts of the plant above the ground, so-called induced system resistance (ISR). Absorption of fixed and non-fixed [...] on of the root system will avoid attacks of pathogens. Applications with Trianum-P or Trianum-G should start as early as possible, at the moment of sowing [...] transplanted crops it is possible to start applications from propagation. When the pathogen pressure is potentially high, the crop is sensible to soil diseases

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 16, 2025

  ora ) is used to control the larvae stage of various beetles and weevils Enormous potential The potential of beneficial nematodes to support the transition [...] 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 [...] 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

• Koppert Kenya lightens up IFTEX 2016

  June 27, 2016

  and connect with some of the finest flower growers in the region. This year’s edition of the annual show stood out as one of the best since it began in [...] couple of growers were impressed that they could have a detailed view of the ‘secret’ lives of pests such as whiteflies on HD videos as their life cycle [...] countries attended the 5th edition of the International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX 2016) in Nairobi, Kenya. Flower buyers from all over the world had come

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  valuable ally!’ Audrey Vignaud is Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem [...] validated in the field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes also act on Macrolophus , which is biologically very [...] avoided, which is the objective of many companies.’ The nematode protection method for Nesidiocoris was eagerly awaited by producers in the South of France, but