• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  to six weeks, and can produce up to 200 eggs, usually laying them on new plant growth on the undersides of leaves. Whiteflies undergo six distinct developmental [...] whiteflies typically reside on the underside of young leaves where they lay their eggs. Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers [...] larval instars, and finally, the adult stage. The late fourth larval stage is often called a 'pupa.' The eggs are laid upright, spindle-shaped, and attached

• General Conditions Koppert

  generally used by Koppert on the date of delivery shall apply. Article 5. Delivery, title and risk 5.1 Delivery takes place, depending on what has been agreed [...] confirmation is signed by a person who is authorized to enter into the agreement; b. by the reaching of a written consensus on an order form which is used [...] Buyer’s contractual obligations. 5.3 If the Buyer remains in default of meeting the obligations referred to under 5.2, Koppert is entitled to retrieve the Natural

• Healthy Soils, Healthy Crops with Koppert’s Comprehensive Soil Health Program

  September 16, 2024

  Health Program is designed to help growers cultivate resilient, disease-resistant crops without heavy reliance on chemicals. The goal is simple: to create [...] Antifungal and Antimicrobial Action NoPath is a powerful Koppert solution based on plant essential oil extracts. It is a blend of natural ingredients that work [...] In today’s agriculture, maintaining healthy soil is more important than ever. Excessive reliance on chemical interventions has in the recent past disrupted

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle) The spray nozzle opening should be at least 0.5 mm (500 microns – 35 mesh) - preferably high flow [...] carpocapsae is active between 14-34°C/57-93°F but performs best at temperatures between 19-31°C/66-88°F Soil or air temperature below 5°C/41°F and above [...] Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes Steinernema carpocapsae is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic

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

  January 8, 2026

  depends on the other” . Rather than treating symptoms, Natugro addressed the root cause: Soil fatigue . NatuGro stands for Natural Growing and is a system [...] can be kept to a minimum. Part of the NatuGro system is a series of products that can be used on their own or in combination with other products. These [...] 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

• Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

  March 26, 2025

  humidity. If the foliage is wet for longer than six hours, the chances of germination and therefore the risk of infection is very high. A temperature of [...] windows or switching on the fans. This ensures sufficient air flow and prevents the humidity from rising too much. The situation is a little more complex [...] control If you notice an infection, you should apply NoPath. NoPath is a natural plant based on plant essential oils for use in a wide range of crops including

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 4, 2019

  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 [...] achieve area-wide control. Inductive control on the other hand is when a large population of natural enemies is administered for quick pest control in a specific [...] diseases using other organisms. The concept relies on an active human management role to achieve this and is an important component of integrated pest management

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 15, 2025

  even pesticide resistance, growers rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for crop protection . That solution is also safe for growers, consumers, and [...] against soil pests, but research and field experience show that it is possible to use them on leaves as well. This development opens up a world of new possibilities [...] Steinernema feltiae ) is used to combat thrips larvae and pupae and larvae of sciarid flies CAPSANEM ( Steinernema carpocapsae ) is used to control the

• Nurturing Young Minds: Koppert's Partnership with 4K Clubs in Kenya

  October 6, 2023

  initiative is the harsh reality of climate change, which directly impacts agricultural production in Kenya. Most of the farming in Kenya is carried out [...] sessions and hands-on experiences, students learn about the importance of sustainable farming practices. The ambition of this partnership is great. Together [...] concept of sustainable agriculture, our partnership is sowing the seeds for a future where farming is not just a livelihood but a practice that respects

• Panoramix -Revolutionizing Growing of Cereals

  December 6, 2018

  Panoramix to the Kenyan market at a colourful event in Eldoret. The product is based on a consortium of beneficial microorganisms that protect seeds, promote [...] harvesting. The good news is that virtually all these farmers are reporting very positive results. We sampled a few of them, and this is what they had to say: [...] farmers get an average of 5 to 6 bags per acre. I was very curious and wanted to see if Panoramix could give me the results as I heard on radio. With every stage