• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  availability of all plant nutrients, water retention and reduced incidences of pests and diseases. It is important for the farmer to prepare for sowing by [...] standard practice dressed with a fungicide and an insecticide to prevent diseases and insects respectively. A novel and growing practice is the further dressing [...] uniform emergence and good plant population. During, sowing it is crucial to use the right nutrient sources which include organic manure and fertilizers. Organic

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 16, 2025

  nematodes to support and protect crops. Nematodes are alive; they move and hunt their prey instinctively. They can be used above and below ground to protect [...] How does it work? After application, the nematodes search for their prey. Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate it through its natural body [...] These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The

• Botrytis: Ten must-knows

  March 26, 2025

  This fungus has also changed its name and is now officially called Botryotinia fuckeliana. Other Botrytis species are fussier and more specialized. Botrytis [...] Botrytis is an above-ground fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions [...] pollen tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of these dead cells. Botrytis loves soft plant parts, such as soft fruit, petals, and lush leaves. Crops with

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

  September 10, 2024

  penetrate its interior. Colonization - Once inside the host, the fungus continues its development process, where it continues to release enzymes and metabolites [...] pierce their prey and suck out their contents. Theyactively seek out and prey on young larvae of various thrips species and whitefly eggs and larvae. By consuming [...] offers a range of sticky cards and Rollertrap under the brand name “Horiver” to help in scouting and monitoring of thrips and other flying insect pests. Horiver

• Koppert Kenya sponsors local soccer academy

  June 24, 2016

  the children and youth in the local community and its environs. This is done through a youth sports program which seeks to train, coach and provide the [...] come and play their favourite game under the watchful eye of experienced trainers and coaches. However, over the years, the Centre has spread its reach [...] deserving players and teams were awarded with trophies. The Centre team was also presented with new uniforms, training kits and footballs. It was indeed a great

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 16, 2016

  a good sticky trap should maintain its original shape and trapping capacity in all weather conditions and serve its purpose for a long duration of time [...] because, most insects including thrips, have the ability to detect and respond to UV light and colours using receptors. Western flower thrips in particular has [...] attracted insects land on the card and are stuck fast, letting you know for sure what pests are in your greenhouse and you can take appropriate measures

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

  September 16, 2024

  Parasitism: It grows around the mycelia of harmful fungi, breaking down their cell walls and killing the pathogens. Plant Strengthening: It enhances root [...] mechanisms and supports plant growth and uniformity offering long-term resilience. Trianum-P Mode of action 3. Panoramix-GR : Enhancing Resilience and Growth [...] resistance to both biotic and abiotic stress. Boosted Growth: Stronger root systems, enhanced water and nutrient uptake, and overall improved crop growth

• Thripex

  Neoseiulus 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 [...] Natutec Airobug. Dosage The dosage of Thripex depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction [...] Guide Predatory mites whitepaper Predatory Mites Poster Application Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the

• Panoramix -Revolutionizing Growing of Cereals

  December 6, 2018

  under Panoramix was always the best and I would admire it every time I visited the farm. This is despite planting it late into the season. The vigour was [...] of challenges ranging from pests and diseases to erratic weather, resulting in low productivity. Agricultural experts and stakeholders alike continue to [...] results. We sampled a few of them, and this is what they had to say: ‘’Panoramix was a new product for me so I decided to give it a try in a portion of my farm

• Top diseases in roses - Powdery Mildew

  February 17, 2023

  resistance and the plant's immune system are strengthened and the crop becomes healthier and more resilient. Overall, the plants’ tolerance, and resistance [...] the plant cells and absorbs nutrients, leading to severe consequences: the plant weakens and seriously damaged leaves turn yellow and fall off. A serious [...] resistant cultivars whenever available Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce