• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  June 24, 2016

  damage in the plastic walls and/or roof material and use clean planting material and plants. b. Scouting and monitoring Deploy PHERODIS pheromones mounted [...] flying and so less obvious, but their larvae cause more economic damage to plants than butterfly larvae. Caterpillars are a major constraint to food, fiber [...] production systems. Depending on the species, they chew irregular holes in plant leaves and flowers or entirely consume seedlings, young shoots and buds.

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This practice proves invaluable for

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  Systemic Resistance (ISR)? Various natural agents such as plant essential oils induce ISR in plants. Discover NoPath: NoPath is a Koppert product that contains [...] powder on leaves, flowers, fruit, or the stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of these [...] the power of Nature to Manage Downy mildew and Botrytis. Did you know that plants have an inherent ability to fight disease through various defense mechanisms

• Tomato leafminer

  species . The main host is tomato but it also feeds on other solanaceous crop plants including potato, eggplant, capsicum pepper and tobacco as well as weeds

• Tackling the Puzzle of Downy Mildew & Botrytis Management in Roses

  April 2, 2019

  reliable and sustainable approach. Advancement in knowledge of plant chemistry and plant interaction with the environment has led to formulation of innovative [...] environment. One such product is NoPath from Koppert, which is based on plant essential oils. It is highly recommended for an integrated crop management [...] product can be drenched through the irrigation system (to be taken up by the plant) or it can be sprayed using the standard spray equipment. Currently, rose

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

  April 5, 2016

  fungi such as Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium and improves plant strength, allowing plants to grow more healthily and uniformly. “Loss of the fertile top [...] nurseries, the foresters mainly use cultural control methods to keep the plants healthy. However, this means that they are susceptible to fungal attacks [...] challenges that we face in agriculture. For us to mitigate these challenges, planting trees is the best solution. Therefore, we have to do everything possible

• Predatory mites

  horticultural settings. These tiny arthropods are natural enemies of many plant-feeding mites and insects like spider mites , whitefly and thrips . Predatory [...] Identification of pest: First, identify the specific pest species infesting your plants. Different predatory mites are effective against different pests, so knowing [...] distribute predatory mites. You can sprinkle them directly onto the affected plants, use slow-release sachets, or employ specialized applicators like blowing

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  June 23, 2025

  the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition to planting the banker plants [...] plants and significantly reduces workload during the season. Prevent pest resistance and enhanced long-term sustainability Biological control contributes

• Consumers

  bacteria and fungi form a third pillar for the sustainable production of plants and crops. Even though they cannot be seen with the naked eye, these products

• Koppert Present at Biocontrol Africa and NewAG International Conference 2018, Nairobi

  April 26, 2018

  and Koppert Agreement on IPM training of plant doctors in Kenya. The IPM module aims to equip existing plant doctors with more practical knowledge and [...] globe. Some key sessions included bioinsectides and biocontrol of invasive plants and diseases. As one of the keynote speakers, Koppert managing director [...] different companies. The focus of the conference was on the topics: Specialty Plant Nutrition; Biostimulants and Biofertilisers; and Precision Agriculture. Koppert