• Aphids

  the excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds (such as Cladosporium spp. and Capnodium

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  solubility and suspensibility giving it excellent dispersion in water and under field application conditions. It comes as a great addition to our range [...] that growers rely on for effective control of thrips. This further makes it difficult to rely entirely on chemical insecticides to control thrips. When [...] range of solutions for Thrips that target the insect at different stages of its life cycle. We are proud to introduce our newest technology to our growers

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  September 6, 2016

  susceptible to soil borne pathogens. Certainly, Trianum has proven its worth and thanks to its unique working mechanism, soil borne diseases stand no chance [...] operations. The company was founded in 2015 and mainly grows bulb onions. It is strategically located in Kitengela (in the outskirts of Nairobi) which [...] research and attended training events hosted by leading agribusiness enterprises. It was during one particularly useful training event at Latia Resource Centre

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

  April 2, 2019

  of the crop. In addition to its outstanding effectiveness, NoPath has no implication of chemical residues on the crop. It is also safe to the roots and [...] such product is NoPath from Koppert, which is based on plant essential oils. It is highly recommended for an integrated crop management strategy to reduce [...] 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 growers

• Predatory mites

  moisture and drying out. This unique and patented system has demonstrated its practical effectiveness, enabling the use of predatory mites even in suboptimal [...] Once the larva has moulted to the protonymph (with four pairs of legs) stage, it begins feeding immediately. During the protonymphal, deutonymphal and adult

• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  April 5, 2016

  of infection by the disease pathogen have become obvious. Often it is too late, -either it is too late to save the plant, or only part of the population [...] “Prevention is better than cure” may be an old adage, but with soil-borne diseases it is the only way to get ahead. TRIANUM Guards Your Roots At Koppert we are [...] is your extra pair of underground eyes. To protect your plants with Trianum it is advisable to do regular and consistent application. Growers who consistently

• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  properties, it is used to reduce microbial contamination or infection in plants or plant parts and can also fight soil related diseases. Since its introduction [...] vines such as cucumbers, grapes and passion fruit. Botrytis , or gray mould as it is commonly known, on the other hand, generally attacks above the ground parts [...] used for the management of fungal and bacterial diseases in various crops. It has preventive, curative and eradicative effects and is safe for humans and

• Designed with growers in mind

  March 6, 2023

  product branding After introducing our new corporate branding in January 2022, it's time for the next phase. Over the coming months, we will be introducing [...] developed a recognisable look-and-feel across the entire product portfolio. It reflects our connectivity with nature and the high quality of our products [...] of different products. And for customers who use multiple products at once, it will be easier to navigate the products and methods they need to use to achieve

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  June 24, 2016

  the greenhouse and its environs. Remove any weeds and plant debris that may serve as host to the caterpillars . Where applicable, it is advisable that you [...] growers especially in the flower industry, hence a need to highlight some of its management practices. Damage Caterpillars are the larval stage of a butterfly [...] interventions may thus come in handy to keep the pest below economic threshold. It is critical to proceed with caution when applying chemical pesticides especially

• Looking for industry training? Koppert Kenya receives NITA certification

  April 5, 2016

  NITA was established under the Industrial Training (Amendment) Act of 2011. It’s mandate is to promote the highest standards in the quality and efficiency [...] with a reliable monitoring tool to support continuous improvement and that it provides objective proof that the service operates competently and safely [...] pursuing and achieving accreditation, Koppert Kenya has demonstrated that it meets high standards for quality and is committed to pursuing excellence.